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The document outlines key factors to consider when purchasing a laptop, including budget, purpose, processor, storage, RAM, and battery life, with a budget set at 50,000 Rs. It recommends specific laptop models from brands like HP, Lenovo, Dell, and Asus, highlighting the HP 15s ey2001AU for its performance and value. Additionally, it provides an overview of BIOS and operating systems, detailing their functions and importance in computer systems.

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Assignment 1

The document outlines key factors to consider when purchasing a laptop, including budget, purpose, processor, storage, RAM, and battery life, with a budget set at 50,000 Rs. It recommends specific laptop models from brands like HP, Lenovo, Dell, and Asus, highlighting the HP 15s ey2001AU for its performance and value. Additionally, it provides an overview of BIOS and operating systems, detailing their functions and importance in computer systems.

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ASSIGNMENT - 1

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RAHUL P V
Primary Factors to Consider Before Buying a Laptop
1.Budget
2.Purpose
3.Processor
4.Storage
5.Ram
6.Battery life

So initially, we're planning the specs and requirements needed for the laptop.
Purpose Work/School

Budget 50,000 Rs

Processor Intel core i5 12th gen or Ryzen 5 5600


or Ryzen 7 series
Storage 512 GB SSD + Option for an
additional SSD
Ram Minimum 8 GB, Expandable up to
16GB
Battery life 5-7 Hours

Brands we are going to consider are Lenovo, Asus, Dell, & HP because of their
reputation, durability, and excellent after-sales support.
Models satisfying these specs are

1. HP 15s – fq5330TU (Intel Core i5 12th gen/512 GB SSD/8 GB)


2. Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 (Intel Core i5 12th gen/512 GB SSD/8 GB)
3. Dell Inspiron 15 (Intel Core i5 12th gen/512 GB SSD/8 GB)
4. Asus VivoBook 15 ((Intel Core i5 12th gen/512 GB SSD/16 GB)
5. HP 15s – ey2001AU (Ryzen 7 5700U/512 GB SSD/16 GB)
6. Dell Inspiron 15 (Ryzen 7 5700U/512 GB SSD/16 GB)
The HP 15s ey2001AU stands out as a value-for-money option and is a versatile
choice for everyday tasks, offering solid multitasking capabilities. I chose the
Ryzen processor over Intel for its superior multitasking performance and
efficient thermal management. In this price range, single-thread performance
differences are minimal, so I prioritized battery backup. Ryzen also performs
better in multitasking compared to Intel in this segment. Additionally, this
model comes with 16GB of RAM, making it a safe and future-proof option for
the next five years.
Brand HP
Series 15s-ey2001AU
Processor AMD Octa Core Ryzen 7-5700U, 8
Cores
Processor Speed 4.3 GHz
RAM 16 GB DDR4 RAM expandable up to
32 GB
Storage 512 GB SSD
Software Windows 11 Home
Battery Fast charge up to 50% in 45 mins. A
durable 3-cell, 41Wh Li-ion battery
Battery Life 9 hours and 30 mins
Screen Resolution 1920*1080 Pixels
Graphics AMD Radeon graphics
Display The 15.6-inch, FHD, 250-nit, anti-
glare, and micro-edge display.
Rear Webcam HP True Vision 720p HD camera
Port 1* USB Type-C+ 2*USB 3.0 + 1
HDMI 1.4 Port + 1 Headset Jack
Special Features Life time subscription of MS Office, 1
year warranty, McAfee 1 year
subscription
Speakers Dual Speakers
keyboard Full-size island-style backlit keyboard
with numeric keypad
Item Weight 1.69 kg
Price in Amazon 44,822 Rs
BIOS – BASIC INPUT/OUTPUT SYSTEM
1. BIOS is an initialization of basic input/output system.
2. It is a program permanently stored on a chip in the computer.
3. Programs that are permanently stored on a chip are referred to as
firmware.
4. BIOS is the program a computer’s microprocessor uses to start the
computer system after it is powered on.
5. BIOS is the first program run when a computer turned on.
6. Not only in computers, but in most electronic devices, BIOS is the progra
m that runs when it turns on.
7. The main task of the BIOS is to setup the computer so that the OS can be
started.
8. It also manages data flow between the computer’s operating system and
attached devices.
9. When BIOS boots up a computer, it first determines whether all of the
necessary attachments are in place and operational. Any piece of
hardware containing files the computer needs to start is called a boot
device. After testing and ensuring boot devices are functioning, BIOS
loads the OS. The combination of these processes together is called the
boot process.
10.Four main functions carried out by BIOS
11.POWER ON SELF TEST(POST): This tests the hardware of the
computer before loading the OS.
12.BOOTSTRAP LOADER: This locates the OS.
13.SOFTWARE/DRIVERS: This locates the software and drivers that
interface with the OS once running.
14.COMPLEMENTARY METAL-OXIDE SEMICONDUCTOR(CMOS)
SETUP: This is a configuration program that enable users to alter the
hardware and system settings. CMOS is the name of BIOS’ non-volatile
memory.
15.Examples of manufacturers produce motherboards with BIOS chips in
them – AMI, Asus, Foxconn, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Dell

OS – OPERATING SYSTEM
1. An operating system is the program that, after being initially loaded into
the computer by a boot program, manages all the other application
programs in the computer.
2. The application programs use the OS by requesting services through a
application program interface (API).
3. Users can also interact directly with the operating system through a user
interface (UI).
4. So the operating system helps an application with the hardware part
without knowing about the actual hardware configuration.
5. The objectives of an operating system include making the computer
convenient and user friendly by providing an interactive interface.
6. The OS monitors and controls resource use, handles conflicting requests,
and promotes fair sharing of resources among programs and users.
7. Time sharing Operating System, Distributed Operating System, Network
Operating System and Multiprocessing Operating Systems are some
examples of different types of Operating Systems
8. Functions of the Operating system
A. Resource Management
B. Process Management
C. Memory Management
D. Security
E. File Management
F. Device Management
G. Backup and Recovery
H. User Interface
I. System Calls
J. Performance Monitoring

9. Examples: Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android

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