My parents now have “the broadband” and are in need of a new computer. Their Dell desktop PC (that I customized for them when I lived in Chicago) is about 8 years old. It is now time for a new PC. Since I’m now a total Mac head, I am in need of some PC suggestions…my Macbook Pro is about 4 years old and I will never go back to a PC or MS Windows.
My parents have a budget of about $600 to $700 for a new computer. I’ve been looking at Dell.com and HP.com, but haven’t been able to configure a desktop that meets their requirements without going over budget. The added cost of Windows 7 Professional and Microsoft Office – the useful edition – keeps putting me above $700.
Here are the basic requirements for the new computer:
- Windows 7*
- Microsoft Office Home and Business 2010
- 4GB’s of ram
- 19 in. LCD
Does anyone have any ideas for a reliable yet inexpensive computer setup that meets these requirements?
*I wonder if Windows 7 Home Premium is as useless as Dell and HP make it seem to be? Is Windows 7 Professional worth the added cost?
**Every post that mentions computers should really include a Commodore 64. Just saying:
