Home Computer Dilema

Ijust retired at 70, and have a Dell system with Windows 98 that seemed to be a bit "light". I can't download some of the poker sites, pictures from my camera, etc.

Thinking that it's time to upgrade, but don't want a complicated system at a big price. Like to get my e-mails, play poker, do my budget on Excel, etc.

Should I get a laptop or desktop? Apple, HP, or Dell?


Thanks for any advise from anyone who might have made some of these desicions.

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Hello, First, Mobile or stationary. Nowadays, although mobiles are cheaper than before, you can get a much stronger desktop than a laptop for the same price. So, unless you plan to use it around the house (kitchen,living room, etc...) or outside, and will only use it on the desk, go for a desktop. As for complicity, all systems are the same, doesn't matter if you CPU is faster. You can save some $$ if you're not looking for high performance.
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I have no plans to travel outside my home office, so I'll stick with a desktop.
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What makes computers "light" is OVER downloading and not getting rid of the old stuff.Do you erase or delete [two different procetures or hourses in the stable] alot? One makes an electronic 'Hole' on the hard drive[H/D] that you won't be able to save other programs(that you try to 'download' onto the h/d.The other, DELETE, done the right way erases the program and moves the other good programs in the h/d so that you can have space to download.

Lville2001, you may not need a new computer or update from your win_98. just DEFRAG YOUR H/D.I you can add more memory.

 
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Thanks, I'll give it a try.
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IF you aren't familiar on how to do any of that, i would recommend asking someone with an IT certification for help.
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Thanks, I did ask, and it's been done, and unit seems to be running allot faster.

 

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