Comparison Study Between HP Leptops and Dell Leptops

Com parisonStudyBetw een H PleptopsAndDellleptops

HP VS Dell International Institute Special Education

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Contents Acknowledgement 2- Preface 3- Executive Summary 4- About the project 5- Introduction of LAPTOPS 6- Benefits 7- Types of laptops 8- Products of laptops 9- Research Methodology 10- Research objective 11- Research design 12- Significance of the Research. 13- Research Process. 14- Research scope 15- Research limitation 16- Suggestion 17- Details about HP 18- Annual financial report for HP 19- Details about dell 20- Annual financial report for Dell 11- Compassion 12- Conclusion 13- Bibliography 1-

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AKNOWLEDGEMENT It is my great privilege to acknowledge Mr. Sachin Sina gave me opportunity to carry on the present research assignment. I heartily thankful to him it would not be possible for me to carry this research work without him assistance and guidance. .

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PREFACE Choice of the laptop is not an easy task, and you should consider all the details seriously. As well as in the choice of PC, a lot of attention should be paid on the technical characteristics. Laptop dimensions, weight and the comfort of use are also important. The choice of models will depend on the aims for which you are going to buy a laptop. You should remember that it will be almost impossible to upgrade your laptop in the future. That’s why you should buy a laptop with all necessary facilities. The project focuses on different aspect of laptops In this project there is a comparison between the hp laptops and dell leptops on the basis of various parameters.Aim of the project is to determine the best laptop with the help of available secondarydata

EXECUTIVESUMMARY 5

The themes that emerged as most significant to the students' and teachers positive experiences of the laptops as tools which facilitated their work include a high level of student and teacher motivation, the role of the teacher in facilitating and encouraging students' active appropriation of the technology, and a steady increase in technological competencies among the teachers, particularly with regard to telecommunications The portability of the laptops and availability of integrated tool-based software made it possible for the science teacher to undertake longterm, collaborative science projects with the students. This represented a significant departure from the previous years' curricula and, as a result, students were able to gain experience with the kinds of tasks and procedures involved in scientific inquiry.

OBJECTIVE

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The objective of the project is to compare between “HP laptops and Dell laptops .

ABOUT THE PROJECT This is a project on the comparison study of the two campanies which are dealing in laptop business that is dell and hp to analyze them and to see past performance and to forecast for the future performance. The comparison of the campanies has been done on the basis of certain parameter as follow:

INTR ODUCTION 7

Laptops are handy and compact. These portable computers are easy to carry anywhere. They are also known as 'notebook computers.' An increasing number of computer operators are switching to laptops for easy working. Laptops in India have become widely popular and essential for every business in the last few years. The laptop prices in India are very competitive, as many brands are vying to capture the market in cities and small towns. As technology advances, price of newer models raise the bar for rivals. It also allows previous models to be sold at more affordable prices. The price of laptops in India is more or less similar to other markets in the world. But some brands are cheaper to buy in India. Laptops prices range from a bottom price of an assembled model costing Rs. 20,000/- or Rs. 1, 25, 000/for a premium multinational brand.

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There is also a growing market for used laptop computers in India New Laptops computers ranging Rs.40000/- rupees in India are currently the most preferred ones. How to buy wholesale laptops in India at cheaper rates? Contact a company showroom or your computer dealer in the city. He is the guy who will help you to get the best models. Getting the best dealer for laptops Mumbai is confined to specific branded showrooms. Laptops dealer in Mumbai can be found in particular areas only. The usage of laptops can increase once it reaches the student community, which will benefit form it. Laptops are trendy portables allowing mobile business to flourish. They are time saving machines at the workplace or home. One can find laptop stores in Mumbai, easily, as they are more affordable now. They can also be connected to the printer and the internet which makes them better utility machines. 9

Benefits a personal view:

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I think when one thinks of laptops there are a few immediate advantages that come to mind. From my readings and personalexperience these revolve around some of the following points: 1. The flexibility and mobility of laptops increases access time 2. They tend to be lightweight-thus mobile 3. Can easily be moved around the classroom 4. Give you the option of being wireless 5.

One can get instant access to information (wireless or internet connected laptops)

6. Ability to communicate and research at multiple levels

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7. File sharing and ease of transferring information from one machine to another 8. Ability to do group work and collaborative projects on multiple tasks 9. Digital brainstorming, outlining and presentations can be generated within classroom walls 10. Note taking, webbing which then can be shared immediately

Features of an ideal Laptop

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your laptop is powerful and easy to use. laptop computers include exclusive innovations to simplify your life and your work. Your ideal laptop is flexible and fun. laptop computers include advanced mobility, wireless, and multimedia features to fit your onthe-go lifestyle. Your ideal laptop is affordable. laptop computers come in a range of options to match your budget. And, above all, your ideal laptop is reliable. laptop computers lead the industry in reliability and performance.

Types of laptops Lightweight Laptop –Come to think of it, at present imagining a life without Desktop or Laptop is painful enough. These have intruded our lives and we don't seem get tired of using them forget about getting rid of 13

them. What more with the Desktop making way for Laptops to come into existence , life has become more richer ,more meaningful for millions of people all over the globe. A portable Laptop which even some time back was a mere status symbol, has at present become a pure necessity. Because of the portability factor , Laptops have major advantage. However there is one thing should be remembered that though Laptops are preferred over the Desktop, no body will buy the logic of dragging a heavy portable Laptop. Clearly thats unacceptable. With the passage of time and growth in technological innovation, Lightweight Laptop have clearly made their presence felt in the markets and in the lives of the working and the non working professionals.

Dual-core Laptop - Are you dissatisfied with the performance of your present processor and feel like your speed is getting arrested or not 14

matching with the kind of success you have in mind, then go for the Dual-core Laptop. Working your way out through your Laptop wont be the same again with availing of the Dualcore Laptop. A major break through in the world of Laptops, Dual-core Laptop is your performance enhancer. While a multi-core CPU (or chiplevel multiprocessor, CMP) combines two or more independent cores into a single package composed of a single integrated circuit (IC), called a die, or more dies packaged together, a dualcore processor contains two cores. Though at present there is a lot of demand for the Dual-core Laptop it might burn out your wallet, so it is advisable to look for discounts and offers from time to time on special occasions.

Gaming Laptop- Are you a compulsive computer freak and cant help giving in to to your fondness for the computer games? Then do avail the benefits of the Gaming Laptop. 15

Gaming Laptop is very much popular with the adults and kids alike. Also the most frequented Laptops in the shops, Gaming Laptop has its own market and the demand for such laptops has been always high over the passage of time. Fascination for the Gaming Laptop is a common phenomena nowadays and , what more with so much options and choices available in the market, its very likely that the consumer gets utterly confused. While searching for a Gaming Laptop, you are like to face a selection problem unless off course you are well versed with the varieties and have deep knowledge about the whole matter.

Power Laptop- Riding high on the technological innovations, the Desktop discovered its movable status in the form of Laptop. At present Laptops have become the major source for innumerable activities, also promoting business all 16

around the globe. A movable computer light and compact enough to adjust within your lap was a distant dream many years back but now its reality and more than a dream come true. Weighing a s little a s a couple of pounds with dropping prices from time to time, has ensued the competition of the manufacturers. So choosing Power Laptop over the likes of Desktop laptop has become more common with the passage of time. The freedom to move away from the boundaries of your Desktop has been aided by the Power Laptop, which is availed by people working from the offices, from homes, on the road and even while on a holiday.

Products 0f laptops AlphaSmart Keyboard AlphaSmart,® an "intelligent" portable keyboard, is a lightweight and inexpensive tool designed primarily for note-taking. It is essentially a full17

featured keyboard with pre-installed word processing software limited memory, and a built-in scrollable display

DreamWriters

This product line includes several affordable portable computers for students, including the DreamWriter I.T., a low-cost laptop that uses the Microsoft® Windows® CE operating system and is network and Internet ready Access issues. Many users requiring adaptive inputs or assistive devices have been limited in their ability to access laptop computers because they may require an adapted keyboard, a speech recognition system, or environmental controls. Standard laptops typically have not been able accommodate the need these devices present for additional ports and enhanced memory. Also, the number of devices and the logistical issues of integrating, 18

mounting and powering them have made it cumbersome. Yet it is clearly advantageous and even imperative that individuals using wheelchairs are able to have their tools for writing, speaking, and manipulating the environment "travel" with them . "Card" technology. There are different technologies becoming available which eliminate many of these obstacles. Display options: The flat panel display is a highly visible VGA or CGA screen which is also extremely compact and lightweight. Its versatility provides new display options, as evidenced in most recent laptop technology Versatile and powerful. When combined with these special adaptations, portable computers can have the usefulness of a dedicated system, the portability of a stateof-the-art laptop, and the versatility of a customizable desktop. When such a computer system is combined, for example, with a voice synthesizer and augmentative communication software, the computer 19

becomes a powerful and portable augmentative communication system

Laptop displaymatrix The aims for which you are buying a laptop, will strongly affect the choice of the laptop. It is more comfortable to work with a large display, but compactness and small weight have their advantages.A laptop with 17 and 15,4 display diagonal can be used for the playing games as well as for office for office work

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Laptop processor

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Processor is one of the main part of every computer, including a laptop. When you are going to buy a laptop, the main indicator for you will be CPU clock. Besides, here there are some details connected to energy consumption and heat generating

Motherboard It is important that the motherboard has an additional slot (one or two) for the RAM increase Every producer tries to decrease the dimensions and the weight of the laptop, that’s why every model has a special motherboard. There is no possibility to change it during the upgrading

aptop HDD

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HDD in the laptop, as well as in the PC is a main information carrier. The capacity of HDD depends on the aims imposed on the laptop. You can buy a laptop with HDDfrom40 to 200GB. Of course the price of the laptop will depend on the HDD parameters

RAM Minimal RAM capacity of the laptop necessary for its work is 256 MB. If you are going to work with resource-intensive facilities, then you should buy a laptop with RAM from 512MB. As well as on the PC, if the RAM is not enough, the part of the data will be transferred to the hard disk. It will decrease the working speed and will heighten the energy consumption. The necessity of RAM extension should influence the choice of the laptop. Laptop graphics card

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You cannot choose a laptop graphics card. You can buy a laptop only with an installed graphics card. Originally, producers didn’t pay a lot of attention to this parameter, because laptop was created for office work. Nowadays, when the users have more needs, you can buy a laptop with a powerful graphics card with its own memory up to 256MB Laptop sound card is usually built-in and has all the necessary facilities. Built-in AC’97 codec is enough for audio files reproduction. Laptop often

Laptop sound card

has a built-in acoustics. These speakers are not very powerful, so if you want to have a more qualitative sound, you should buy additional speakers. The sound card should have and audio input. Keyboard and laptop positioner

Laptop keyboard

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differs from the standard one. Keys can have unusual sizes and arrangement. Usually part of the keyboard with letters is full-size, and other functional keys are smaller and are arranged differently.

Netcard, modem, Wi-Fi module Communication facilities are very important for everyone who is going to buy a laptop. That’s why modern models usually have a modem (standard V.90/V.92, 56k). Ethernet 10/100 Mb/sec netcard is built-in. Ethernet (Wi-Fi) standard 802.11 b/g is becoming more and more popular. It isn’t a problem to buy a laptop with Wi-Fi module nowadays. Many modules are equipped with it.

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First of all, it’s a USB-port, with a help of which you can connect to various devices.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY As for the research methodology the concerned data has been collected by primary and secondary mean. First step was to see the whole details about HP LAPTOPSand Dell LAPTOPS and then compare them ANDanalyze themon

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certain parameter to know which is best one .

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE To study the top 2 laptops campany and to compare them to find out the best laptop form customer point of view and to determine the future performance of them

RESEARCH DESIGN My research is of descriptive type. The major purpose is the description of state affairs, as it exists in present 27

Significance of the Research The survey was done to find out the leading two better laptops between hp and dell companies and to identify the performance at present and in the forth coming future, they have been compared on the basis of the expected future performance. The project will help in choosing the right laptops of better companies.It will also help in analyzing the strength weakness, opportunity and threats of the laptops and thus help in making the right decision for consumers. .

Research Process Research process is step-by-step procedure followed by every research for the research study.Here the data was first collected by the fact sheet and then 28

compared with the help of the certain parameter .

Scope This project will help the customer to identify the parameters, which will help them .

Limitation Every research has its own limitation and so does this have its own limitation which may result in variation in the performance, comparison have been made on the basis of limited parameter various other parameter which affect its performances are not taken in to consideration. There are various other external factors which affect the performance and are not

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under the control such as the performance of the campanies Suggestion Laptops should be purchased after analyzing the performance of the campany then buy it

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Detail about HP and DELL About HP Hewlett Packard Company was incorporated in 1947 under the laws of the State of California as the successor to a partnership founded in 1939 by William R. Hewlett and David Packard. The Company is a global technology company and generates net revenue and earns its profits from the sale of products, technologies, solutions and services to consumers, businesses and governments. The Company's portfolio includes personal computers, handheld computing devices, home and business imaging and printing devices, publishing systems, storage and servers, a wide array of information technology services and software solutions. It has seven business segments: Enterprise Storage and Servers, HP Services Software, the 31

Personal Systems Group, the Imaging and Printing Group, HP Financial Services, and Corporate Investments. ESS, HPS and Software are structured beneath a broader Technology Solutions Group. TSG's mission is to coordinate its Enterprise offerings across organizations to create solutions that allow customers to manage and transform its business and information technology environments. HPS provides a portfolio of multi-vendor IT services, including technology services, consulting and integration and managed services. Software provides management software solutions, including support, that allow enterprise customers to manage its IT infrastructure, operations, applications, IT services and business processes under the HP Open View brand. PSG is one of the vendors of personal computers in the world based on unit volume shipped and annual revenue. PSG provides commercial PCs, 32

consumer PCs, workstations, handheld computing devices, digital entertainment systems, calculators and other related accessories, software and services for the commercial and consumer markets. IPG is the imaging and printing systems provider in the world for printer hardware, printing supplies and scanning devices, providing solutions across customer segments from individual consumers to small and medium businesses to large enterprises. IPG's offerings include inkjet printers, LaserJet printers, digital photography and entertainment, graphics and imaging and printer supplies. HPFS supports and enhances HP's global product and service solutions, providing a range of valueadded financial life cycle management services. Corporate Investments is managed by the Office of Strategy and Technology and includes HewlettPackard Laboratories, also known as HP Labs, and certain business incubation projects. The Company utilizes a number of contract manufacturers and 33

original design manufacturers around the world to manufacture HP-designed products. It employs BTO capabilities to maximize manufacturing efficiencies by producing high volumes of basic product configurations. CTO permits configuration of units to the particular hardware and software customization requirements of certain customers. The Company had approximately 150,000 employees worldwide as of October 31, 2005.

Annual Financials for Hewlett-Packard Co. All amounts in millions except per share amounts.

01/2008

01/2007

01/2006

01/2005

(TTM)

(TTM)

(TTM)

(TTM

Operating Revenue

61,133.00

57,420.00

55,788.00

49,121.00

Gross Operating Profit

12,278.00

9,987.00

10,285.00

9,349.00

4,130.00

3,541.00

4,776.00

4,537.00

3,827.00

3,345.00

4,608.00

4,405.00

2,947.00

2,583.00

3,602.00

3,018.00

Operating Profit before Depreciation (EBITDA) Income Before Tax (EBT) Total Net Income

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About Dell

Dell Inc., a Delaware corporation, was founded in 1984. The Company is a diversified technology provider, focused on providing custom solutions and the customer experience in the industry. Through its direct business model, the Company designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells, and supports a range of information technology systems and services that are designed to satisfy specific customer requirements. The Company's direct model begins and ends with its customers. It believes in entering the market quickly with new and relevant technology to meet changing customer needs, building systems to order, providing expert services tailored to differing customer needs, and maintaining low levels of inventory and capital investment. The unique strengths of its direct model facilitate the Company consistent delivery of profitability and strong performance 35

across its business segments. The Company offers a range of product categories, including desktop computer systems, mobility products, software and peripherals, servers and networking products, enhanced services, and storage products. During calendar 2005, the Company was the number one supplier of personal computer systems worldwide as well as in the United States. The Company's market leadership is the result of a persistent focus on delivering the customer experience by selling products and services directly to customers. The Company is focused on developing standards-based technologies that incorporate highly desirable features and capabilities at competitive prices. The Company manufactures most of the products it sells and has manufacturing locations worldwide to service its global customer base. Its manufacturing process consists of assembly, software installation, functional testing, and quality control. 36

The Company purchases materials, supplies, and product components from a large number of suppliers. The Company employs a unique and inherently better collaborative approach to product design and development. Its business is subject to regulation by various federal and state governmental agencies. The Company offers various financing alternatives, asset management services, and other customer financial services for its business and consumer customers in the U.S. through Dell Financial Services L.P., a joint venture between Dell and CIT Group, Inc. As of February 3, 2006, Dell had approximately 65,200 regular employees and Dell Financial Services L.P. had approximately 900 employees. Approximately 26,200 of these employees were located in the U.S., and approximately 39,900 were located in other countries

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Annual Financials for Dell Inc All amounts in millions except per share amounts. Operating Revenue Gross Operating Profit Operating Profit before Depreciation (EBITDA) Income Before Tax (EBT)

10/2007

10/2006

10/2005

(TTM)

(TTM)

(TTM)

10/2004 (TTM

104,286.0 0 27,321.00

91,658.00

86,696.00

79,905.00

23,980.00

21,978.00

20,886.00

11,484.00

9,123.00

7,304.00

6,827.00

9,177.00

7,191.00

3,543.00

4,196.00

7,264.00

6,198.00

2,398.00

3,497.00

Total Net Income

Camparion between HP and Dell Laptops

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BIBLIOGRAPHY Internet: Websites: http://www.google.com http://www.hp.com http://www.dell.com Journals, Newspapers & Books refered: 1. Economic Times 2. Business Today 3. laptop world Books: D.S YADAV., FOUNDATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 39