MEMORANDUM
To: Freda Smith, General Manager
From: Belinda Gibson, Training Coordinator
Subject: Portable Computers
Date: March 26 2003
Here is the report you requested on the use of portable computers for our training staff to
use at client sites.
Two portable computers were reviewed for this report: the Micro-pro 8500 Series and the
Hewlett Packard 3000CTX model 5/233, both suitable for business purposes.
The report has analysed standard features on both computers, taking your specifications
into consideration.
I am confident that with the use of portable computers our training staff will produce a
higher standard of training presentations.
I would be happy to assist with the implementation of the computers for our training staff
to use at future courses.
Belinda Gibson
List of tables
Table 1: Comparison of two portable computers
Executive summary
The purpose of this report was to analyse two portable computers and recommend a
suitable machine for training staff to use at client sites.
This report has considered two machines suitable for corporate use that can accommodate
modern facilities such as e-mail, video conferencing and assist staff with training courses.
The Hewlett Packard Omnibook 3000CTX model 5/233 is a well made portable computer
with a good size screen and keyboard. For the price of this model you would expect to see
more memory, a CD drive and a Windows based power management set up. (Australian
PC Authority, April 1998, ‘PCs and Notebooks – Reviews’, p.82)
Like the Hewlett Packard model the Micro-pro 8500 Series has a good size screen and
keyboard but also comes witha numeric pad. This machine is ideal for the business user
who wants usability, comfort and performance. (Australian PC Authority, April 1998, ‘PCs
and Notebooks – Reviews’ , p.81)
After taking both machines into consideration, it is recommended that the Micro-pro 8500
Series would be the most suitable computer due to its value for money, durability and
standard features.
1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this report was to analyse two portable computers and recommend a
suitable machine for our training staff to use at client locations.
1.2 Scope
While investigating these two computers it was important to consider their suitability for
corporate use, standard features, optional benefits and warranties.
1.3 Method
The information used in this report was collected by consulting an independent review by
the Australian PC Authority magazine and contacting the individual companies for
additional information on the technical specifications and warranties on the machines.
1.4 Limitations
•Local computer stores did not stock either machine.
•Additional information difficult to locate.
•Software packages included with the machine not specified.
