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Computer/Monitor- I would recommend an iMac because it has everything that you would find on a normal laptop. Also it has everything built in so you do not need to spend extra money on little things such as software. Also iMac uses the most up to date software and are especially good if you are a graphic designer. The graphics on an iMac are exceptional and are so simple to use it is an all-round simple computer. Also the screen is big enough for you to see as it has Retina 5k display. It has a 27 inch screen so it is just the right size for you to use. iMacs have an 8GB memory so you can do lots of things and still have enough space for more. You can get iMacs from £1599.

Keyboard- The keyboard I would recommend would be the Apple Mac Numeric keyboard as it goes with the computer I previously recommended. The keyboard is also slim and the keys are big enough for you to type. The keyboard has many functions such as numerics and USB port cable. This is a good feature as you can plug it into your iMac and into other computers that have USB ports. It is an elegant keyboard and goes with the computer that you already have. This would cost you £40

Mouse- I would recommend the Magic Mouse by Apple as it goes along with the computer and keyboard that I have recommended. It is a multi-touch mouse meaning that you can swipe and scroll through web pages etc just by using the mouse. The mouse uses bluetooth and can be easily connected to your computer. The mouse uses a Laser Tracking Engine which means that you can use the mouse on almost any surface as it is really sensitive and effective. The Magic Mouse is also very modern and sleek. This would cost you £59

Digital Camera-  The camera that I would recommend is the Nikon D3200 DSLR. This is because it comes with a zoom lens and has 24.2 megapixels. Also the camera has six scenes that you can choose from to make sure that you have a good scene for the setting where you are taking the photos. It has a processor that is Exceed 3. You can also put a timer on the camera so you can wait up to 20 seconds to take the photos to get the right image. The camera has 1080p high definition so the quality is excellent. This camera would cost you £339.

Scanner- The scanner that I would recommend would be the Epson V370 perfection Flatbed Scanner. This is because it offers many things such as 4800x9600 dpi of optical resolution. The scanner has a 180-degree hinge so you can scan from bulky textbooks and even 3D objects. The scanner also enables you to access documents and scan them through a cloud storage system, this is a very good feature as you can scan documents as and when you need them. You can also scan items to email, and the scanner is rather thin so it can be portable. This scanner will cost you £84.99 which is a very good price.

Graphics tablet- The graphics tablet that I would recommend is the WACOM Intous Pro. This is because it has 8 ExpressKeys and multitouch support. It has an active area of 158x98mm and a pressure level of 2048. It has a professional  touch and is high performing. It is compatible with Windows 8. The graphic tablet has a tilt sensitivity of 60 degrees. It is compatible with iMac. This would cost you £180.

Printer-  The printer that I would recommend is the Canon Pixma Wireless Inkjet Printer. This is an all-in-one printer as it allows you to send documents to print from tablets, phones and computers. You can also print from social networking sites through Cloud print. The printer allows you to print, copy and scan. The features include; 6cm colour display, fast printing speeds of 12.2 ipm and software that you can install onto your computer so that you can organise documents to print. This is a good feature as you are able to know which files have been print/copied or scanned. It costs £60

Vinyl Cutters- The vinyl cutter that I would recommend is the PixMax Vinyl cutter, Weeding pack & Flexistart 11. I would recommend this because it has optical eye built in for lazer guiding. It comes with a 12 month guarantee and a protective cover to maintain its appearance. This is also compatible with other Mac products e.g. iMac. It also has a 28 inch surface so that you have a wide area to work with. This would cost you £400.

Projector- The projector that I would recommend is OPTOMA HD141X Full HD Home Cinema 3D projector. It is ideal for watching films, playing video games and includes built in speakers for all round AV flexibility. I would recommend this because it has 1920x1080p HD and the picture is really clear. The viewing size is 41.8 inches and can go up to 300 inches. This will cost about £450 but it is really worth the money.

Vector Software- The Vector Software that I would recommend is Adobe Illustrator. This is compatible with both Windows and Mac so it can be used on most computers. This gives you 20GB of storage on the cloud. Other features include; Advanced 3D editing and image analysis tools, Mercury Graphics engine and all new Smart Sharp-pen. This costs £200.

Bitmap Software- The Bitmap software that I would recommend is Adobe Photoshop and Premier Elements 12. This is because it gives you a huge range of editing options and is compatible with both Windows and Mac. This costs £110 and I would strongly recommend it as it can be downloaded and works exceptionally well.

Desktop Publishing - The desktop publishing software that I would recommend is Serif. This is because it has several templates available to use and is good for graphic designing. Also Serif has an array of visual tools and you can even add your own images to add a personal touch. This will cost you £30.