System Analyst - person who selects and configures computer systems for an organization or business. His or her job typically begins with determining the intended purpose of the computers.
• Average salary for System Analyst in Houston area
o http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Computer_Systems_Analyst/Salary/by_City
• Requirements for obtaining system analyst –
o http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos287.html
• Job listings
o http://www.indeed.com/q-Systems-Analyst-l-Houston,-TX-jobs.html
o http://www.jobisjob.com/houston/business+systems+analyst/jobs
o http://jobsearch.monster.com/Texas/Houston/System-Analyst/get-jobs-125.aspx
• Basically all the job postings include some form of Analyst , the one that stood out to me was for a company called Noble Drilling. I like the job because it offers an intro into the oil and gas field which I have always wanted to work in. Also it is a local company not nationally known which means a relocation would be a very slim chance unless the whole company moved which is very nice also, and it pays very well.
• I selected this career as it stood out to me as I like to investigate information a lot, and I plan on obtaining a CPA. It and CPA have so much in common evaluating information its basically to me just like a CPA but in the computer world of careers. As of right now I am not pursing the career, but eventually after I have been working with my CPA degree I could see it being a possibility to obtain.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Your Form Factor & Base Configuration
1. For my internet connection I use fiber-optic type of connection. My internet provider is AT n T.
2. My download speed is 5.40mb/s and my upload speed is 0.81mb/s tested from speedtest.com.
3. My computer connects to the internet wireless. My connection running from the wall runs to my modem, and then to my wireless router. It uses the WIFI protocol.
4. It is secure , and nobody can “piggy back” onto my WIFI connection. When I first installed it I put a password key lock onto the connection that makes you enter a certain password every time you try to connect to the signal, for connection.
a. Yes my computer does have a firewall, it is Windows 7 software. And I don’t use wireless printers either so I think I would be safe if I didn’t have one anyways.
5. No I don’t backup the data on my computer at all. But after reading and always having people saying they were glad they backed up there data, I think I just might start doing it myself better be safe than sorry.
6. No at the time I could not use network storage or a network printer. Yes I do know how to connect to a printer on a network that’s not connected to my computer. Yes I understand the storage space access also. Well I can see if I had more than one person living with me in a house or if one day I start my own small company as it is much cheaper and more efficiently
2. My download speed is 5.40mb/s and my upload speed is 0.81mb/s tested from speedtest.com.
3. My computer connects to the internet wireless. My connection running from the wall runs to my modem, and then to my wireless router. It uses the WIFI protocol.
4. It is secure , and nobody can “piggy back” onto my WIFI connection. When I first installed it I put a password key lock onto the connection that makes you enter a certain password every time you try to connect to the signal, for connection.
a. Yes my computer does have a firewall, it is Windows 7 software. And I don’t use wireless printers either so I think I would be safe if I didn’t have one anyways.
5. No I don’t backup the data on my computer at all. But after reading and always having people saying they were glad they backed up there data, I think I just might start doing it myself better be safe than sorry.
6. No at the time I could not use network storage or a network printer. Yes I do know how to connect to a printer on a network that’s not connected to my computer. Yes I understand the storage space access also. Well I can see if I had more than one person living with me in a house or if one day I start my own small company as it is much cheaper and more efficiently
Monday, April 26, 2010
Other Options
Other options
• internal optical drive
o I will use this option because, I do play a lot of DVD on my computer , and have a continuous need for using the cd-rom drive as far as uploading new software or even burring a cd for music.
• printers
o I will definitely need to be purchasing this device. As it will come in handy for me as do print off all of my work for school, I think I would possibly looking at one that has a scanner attached to it as well though.
• sound card and speakers
o This is a definite purchase as I do listen to music a lot through my computer. I listen to music so much that to me its worth it spending a few more bucks to receive a lot higher sound quality coming out of my computer for when I do play my music as I like to do so loud.
• keyboard
o This is obvious one. But in a seriousness I know they come with the computer automatically, but I believe that I would upgrade to getting a wireless keyboard and mouse combo. I just like the idea of fewer wires in the way as I do use the computer a lot every day.
• TV tuner
o This I would definitely buy just out of curiosity. I think it is very fascinating to be able to watch and record TV to your computer. Once I figure the technology out I believe I would be a strong user of it because I would like to be able to do what it features, since I am never home.
• internal optical drive
o I will use this option because, I do play a lot of DVD on my computer , and have a continuous need for using the cd-rom drive as far as uploading new software or even burring a cd for music.
• printers
o I will definitely need to be purchasing this device. As it will come in handy for me as do print off all of my work for school, I think I would possibly looking at one that has a scanner attached to it as well though.
• sound card and speakers
o This is a definite purchase as I do listen to music a lot through my computer. I listen to music so much that to me its worth it spending a few more bucks to receive a lot higher sound quality coming out of my computer for when I do play my music as I like to do so loud.
• keyboard
o This is obvious one. But in a seriousness I know they come with the computer automatically, but I believe that I would upgrade to getting a wireless keyboard and mouse combo. I just like the idea of fewer wires in the way as I do use the computer a lot every day.
• TV tuner
o This I would definitely buy just out of curiosity. I think it is very fascinating to be able to watch and record TV to your computer. Once I figure the technology out I believe I would be a strong user of it because I would like to be able to do what it features, since I am never home.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Video Card & Displays
Video card - nVidia GeForce 9200 Integrated Graphics, nVidia GeForce 9400 Integrated Graphics
Display options - Integrated 18.5” W LCD , 16:9 Aspect Ratio, WXGA (1366x768) - all products included this and is the same. They offer a touch screen monitor for $100 more.
o size 18.5"
o type LCD
o resolution 1366x768
o price : same with all products included
The only difference between the two options is a $100 , and one is a touch screen the other is a regular screen , but the specs for both monitors are the same.
My option I picked
• screen size – 18.5 inches
• resolution – 1366x768
• video capabilities - nVidia GeForce 9400 Integrated Graphics
I choose that the upgraded option for the touch screen meets my computing needs. Because I have always wanted a touch screen monitor , also the resolution is the same so its not a step down in resolution quality getting the upgraded monitor.
Display options - Integrated 18.5” W LCD , 16:9 Aspect Ratio, WXGA (1366x768) - all products included this and is the same. They offer a touch screen monitor for $100 more.
o size 18.5"
o type LCD
o resolution 1366x768
o price : same with all products included
The only difference between the two options is a $100 , and one is a touch screen the other is a regular screen , but the specs for both monitors are the same.
My option I picked
• screen size – 18.5 inches
• resolution – 1366x768
• video capabilities - nVidia GeForce 9400 Integrated Graphics
I choose that the upgraded option for the touch screen meets my computing needs. Because I have always wanted a touch screen monitor , also the resolution is the same so its not a step down in resolution quality getting the upgraded monitor.
Internal & External Ports
Ports available
Side Ports
Optical Drive ((DVD+/-RW, Blu-ray DiscTM )) – I would use this feature as I do like to watch a lot of movies on my computer especially high definition.
Headphone port / Line-out connector – I would use this port for when I listen to music as I do a lot and also for when I do voice chats on the computer.
Microphone / Line-in connector – I would use this port mainly for when I do my voice chats on the computer.
USB 2.0(2) – I would use this port to connect my iPod to my computer and I like how it is easy accessed. Also when ever I hook my digital camera up to my computer.
Rear Ports
RJ45 10/100 Network port – this I use for connection to the internet , which I use daily and is a must.
2.1 Audio Line-out connector
Wireless Keyboard and Mouse synch button – I am a huge fan of this as I hate having a lot of cords all over the place and I currently use this as of right now and it works great.
USB 2.0(4) – this is a nice luxury to have , but I don’t think I would use them but if something came up it would be nice to have access to, or like my printer device.
7-in-1 Media Card Reader
– I would use all of these items listed below as they are all connected together in a form , as I like resolution and the graphics that come along with it.
Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
Hi-Capacity Secure Digital (SDHC)
Hi-Density Secure Digital (SDHD)
Multi Media Card (MMC)
Memory Stick (MS)
Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO)
xD Picture Card (xD)
Side Ports
Optical Drive ((DVD+/-RW, Blu-ray DiscTM )) – I would use this feature as I do like to watch a lot of movies on my computer especially high definition.
Headphone port / Line-out connector – I would use this port for when I listen to music as I do a lot and also for when I do voice chats on the computer.
Microphone / Line-in connector – I would use this port mainly for when I do my voice chats on the computer.
USB 2.0(2) – I would use this port to connect my iPod to my computer and I like how it is easy accessed. Also when ever I hook my digital camera up to my computer.
Rear Ports
RJ45 10/100 Network port – this I use for connection to the internet , which I use daily and is a must.
2.1 Audio Line-out connector
Wireless Keyboard and Mouse synch button – I am a huge fan of this as I hate having a lot of cords all over the place and I currently use this as of right now and it works great.
USB 2.0(4) – this is a nice luxury to have , but I don’t think I would use them but if something came up it would be nice to have access to, or like my printer device.
7-in-1 Media Card Reader
– I would use all of these items listed below as they are all connected together in a form , as I like resolution and the graphics that come along with it.
Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
Hi-Capacity Secure Digital (SDHC)
Hi-Density Secure Digital (SDHD)
Multi Media Card (MMC)
Memory Stick (MS)
Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO)
xD Picture Card (xD)
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Option 1
GB amount of storage 500MB.
drive speed 7200 RPM.
drive type SATA.
price $ 120 more.
Option 2
GB amount of storage 320MB.
drive speed 7200 RPM.
drive type SATA.
Price $ 30 more.
option requires to run
GB amount of storage 320MB.
drive speed 7200 RPM.
drive type SATA.
The main difference between all the options was the amount of storage everything else was all the same. I ended up choosing the option 1 , just because of the higher memory storage it offers, which i believe will come in handy later on in my life.
GB amount of storage 500MB.
drive speed 7200 RPM.
drive type SATA.
price $ 120 more.
Option 2
GB amount of storage 320MB.
drive speed 7200 RPM.
drive type SATA.
Price $ 30 more.
option requires to run
GB amount of storage 320MB.
drive speed 7200 RPM.
drive type SATA.
The main difference between all the options was the amount of storage everything else was all the same. I ended up choosing the option 1 , just because of the higher memory storage it offers, which i believe will come in handy later on in my life.
Your RAM (Memory)
Option 1
3 GB amount of memory
shared, type DDR2
speed, BUS 800mhz
price $120 more.
Option 2
2 GB amount of memory
shared, type DDR2
speed, BUS 800mhz
price $30 more.
Then highest RAM, i can have is option one, which has all the specs included with it. I selected the option one ram. It has all the memory and is more than option 2 , the speed is the same along with the shared type. Also for the price it is not that bad of a deal. But in the end it comes down to option one is a better buy for me. The original didn't have the memory and speed that i think would be suitable for me in the future and now in the present.
3 GB amount of memory
shared, type DDR2
speed, BUS 800mhz
price $120 more.
Option 2
2 GB amount of memory
shared, type DDR2
speed, BUS 800mhz
price $30 more.
Then highest RAM, i can have is option one, which has all the specs included with it. I selected the option one ram. It has all the memory and is more than option 2 , the speed is the same along with the shared type. Also for the price it is not that bad of a deal. But in the end it comes down to option one is a better buy for me. The original didn't have the memory and speed that i think would be suitable for me in the future and now in the present.
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