Comparison Study Between

HP leptops And Dell leptops

HP VS Dell
International
Institute
Special
Education

Submitted To:

Resma nasreen
(Professor)

For

Submitted By:

CHETAN AGNIHOTRI
Roll NO- 3119

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
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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.
.

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. Thats 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
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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

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:

INTRODUCTION
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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.
There is also a growing market for used
laptop computers in India
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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.

Benefits a personal view:

I think when one thinks of laptops
there are a few immediate advantages
that come to mind. From my readings
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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
7. File sharing and ease of transferring
information from one machine to
another

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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

1. your laptop is powerful and easy
to use. laptop computers include

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exclusive innovations to simplify your

life and your work.
2. Your ideal laptop is flexible and
fun. laptop computers include
advanced mobility, wireless, and
multimedia features to fit your onthe-go lifestyle.
3. Your ideal laptop is affordable.
laptop computers come in a range of
options to match your budget.
4. 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
them. What more with the Desktop
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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
matching with the kind of success
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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.
Gaming Laptop is very much popular
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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
around the globe. A movable
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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 fullfeatured keyboard with pre-installed
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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,
mounting and powering them have
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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
becomes a powerful and portable
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augmentative
communication system

Laptop
displaymatrix

The aims for

which you
are buying
laptop, will
strongly
affect the
choice of th
laptop. It is
more
comfortable
to work wit
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,
thats why every
model has a special
motherboard. There is
no possibility to
change it during the
upgrading

Laptop HDD

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HDD in the laptop, as well as in the PC is a

main information carrier. The capacity of HDD
epends on the aims imposed on the laptop. You
an buy a laptop with HDDfrom40 to 200GB. Of
ourse the price of the laptop will depend on the
DD 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 didnt 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
AC97 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

ommunication facilities are very important for

veryone who is going to buy a laptop. Thats
hy modern models usually have a modem
tandard

V.90/V.92, 56k). Ethernet 10/100

b/sec netcard is built-in. Ethernet

Wi-Fi) standard 802.11 b/g is becoming more

nd more popular. It isnt a problem to buy a
ptop with Wi-Fi module nowadays. Many
odules are equipped with it.

Laptop inputs/outputs

Inputs and outputs create

additional connecting
possibilities.
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First of all, its 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
LAPTOPS and Dell LAPTOPS
and then compare them
AND analyze them on

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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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