Tech+3+Staff+Software+and+Equipment

NOTE> PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE ANY BULK-BUY DISCOUNTS


 * Generic Software:**

//Software:// Open Office(free)


 * Project Manager**

//Hardware:// 1 x Dell Vostro 220 with 19" widescreen monitor = £309


 * Art Dept**

//Hardware:// 7x Dell Lotto T7500 (see @Tech 99 Art Specs for more information) £9,555.69 each = £66,889.83 7x Wacom Intuos4 L graphics tablet: £428.67 each = £3,000.69

//Software:// Adobe Creative Suite 4, Design Premium £1,580.10 per copy, 7 copies = £11,060.7 LightWave Pro £631.35 per copy, 7 copies = £4,419.45

//Explanation:// It was decided to choose these particular PC's rather than the usual Mac solution because software was available for both platforms and this wound up being not inconsiderably cheaper.


 * Programming Dept**

//Hardware:// 4x Dell Lotto T7500 (see @Tech 99 Coder Specs for more information): £8,286.69 each = £33,149.76

//Software:// MySQL Gold (£1,849 p/a) > [|Link] Stackless Python (free)

//Explanation:// Powerful machines to speed up development of in-house engine. MySQL Gold instead of free so that we have 24/7 support within the hour. Given this is a large and complex project, emergency support is a must. Stackless Python is fully cross-platform.


 * World Building Dept**

//Hardware:// 3x Dell T3500 (see @Tech 99 World Specs for more information) £2,392.69 each = £7,178.07

//Software:// Our game engine


 * Accounts Dept**

//Hardware:// 1 x Dell Vostro 220 with 19" widescreen monitor = £309 . A possible 3 more after launch for new staff.

//Software:// Sage (price unknown)


 * Marketing Dept**

//Hardware:// 3 x Dell Vostro 220 with 19" widescreen monitor at £309 each = £927

//Explanation:// We felt the need for an in-house Marketing/PR department for two reasons. It will give us total control over how our image is managed publically and it'll be cheaper than to bring in expensive consultants and PR firms who are renown for being extortionate (and not always effective).


 * Web-Dept**

//Hardware:// 3 x Dell Vostro 220 ST with 22" widescreen Monitor at £419 each = £1,257

//Software:// 3 x Adobe Creative Suite 4 Web Premium at £1,512 each = £4,536


 * Sound Dept**

//Hardware:// 3 x Mac Pro (see @Tech 99 Sound Specs for more information) at £6,436.01 per unit. = £19,308.03

//Software:// Logic 9 included with Mac

//Explanation://

Logic 9 software only runs on Macs.

Staff Equipment Total: £154,193.53 £927 more with extra 3 personnel