Writing with an objective style - Faculty of Engineering
Writing with an objective style - Faculty of Engineering
Writing with an objective style - Faculty of Engineering
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SummaryThe purpose <strong>of</strong> this report was to evaluate suitable alternatives to the LB454 toselect the best replacement for it.The suitability was gauged on compatability <strong>with</strong> the present system, purchaseprice, rental costs, mainten<strong>an</strong>ce costs, print speed, operating-speed level <strong>an</strong>d <strong>an</strong>yextra available machine facilities. Data for the comparison were obtained fromsuppliers, users <strong>an</strong>d Eastern's systems representatives.The LB454 was shown to be very inefficient in terms <strong>of</strong> both service <strong>an</strong>d cost.The largest variable-cost factor was found to be the terminal-connect time inprinting out schedule reports, highlighting the need for a terminal <strong>with</strong> a fasterprint out.Three appli<strong>an</strong>ces were selected for comparison, but only one was found to haveall the required facilities - low operating-noise, high print-out speed, paper-tapepunch <strong>an</strong>d reader, full tabulation <strong>an</strong>d in-machine memory. This machine, theMaxco 661D, is also the least expensive to purchase or rent, <strong>an</strong>d thus it is clearlythe most suitable alternative to the LB454. A recommendation is that the Maxco661D should be rented rather th<strong>an</strong> purchased.Communicating <strong>an</strong>d Learning in <strong>Engineering</strong> Online Resources 2
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