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computer for in experienced person

goldensrbest — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 19:34:15 GMT

Trying to get my brother ,he is 50, to get one ,so he and my mom can order things, what brand and type would be good, not expensive ,like a apple.

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Catty2 — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 19:37:02 GMT

I have a Dell desktop that I've been happy with. It's probably about 8 years old but still going strong. I researched what I wanted and ordered it from their website.

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Laura14 — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 19:39:01 GMT

If all they will be doing is surfing the web, I would recommend a Chromebook. I love mine and it's become my number one device.

Just pop it open and you're on the web. No virus software either. Very simple and fairly inexpensive if they aren't looking to do much.

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Sooner — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 19:41:50 GMT

@goldensrbest I would think twice before getting one. If he isn't invested in it enough to use it, he won't and you'll be out some cash. There is a learning curve.

Maybe start out with a reconditioned IPad or Apple laptop? But do talk with him and make sure he is willing to try. My mom wasn't and we wasted a lot of time and effort and cash even on a cell phone.

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Nightowlz — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 19:43:44 GMT

Staples has an HP 17" Laptop on sale for $430. It has Intel core i3 with 8gb ddr4 sdram, with 2.2 GHz processor speed & 1 tb hard drive. You can see all the specs on the Staples site. They also have some others on sale. Just depends on what you are looking for.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 19:45:15 GMT

Another possibility is a tablet. I wore out an iPad and replaced it with a Samsung S2 tablet which has been wonderful. It's lightweight and very portable; I kick back in my recliner to do my surfing. Mine has an expandable memory so it has the capacity of holding a lot of pictures, data or whatever.

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chickenbutt — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 19:48:16 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@goldensrbest I would think twice before getting one. If he isn't invested in it enough to use it, he won't and you'll be out some cash. There is a learning curve.

Maybe start out with a reconditioned IPad or Apple laptop? But do talk with him and make sure he is willing to try. My mom wasn't and we wasted a lot of time and effort and cash even on a cell phone.

ITA with Sooner on this.

Furthermore, IMO, if you do end up buying something be sure to look around and don't buy it from a tv shopping channel. For the same amount of money you can usually get something more current and more useful.

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goldensrbest — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 19:48:31 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
Another possibility is a tablet. I wore out an iPad and replaced it with a Samsung S2 tablet which has been wonderful. It's lightweight and very portable; I kick back in my recliner to do my surfing. Mine has an expandable memory so it has the capacity of holding a lot of pictures, data or whatever.

So he can use it to order from web sites?

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goldensrbest — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 19:50:18 GMT

@Laura14 wrote:
If all they will be doing is surfing the web, I would recommend a Chromebook. I love mine and it's become my number one device.

Just pop it open and you're on the web. No virus software either. Very simple and fairly inexpensive if they aren't looking to do much.

I was thinking a chrome book might be good.

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Nightowlz — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 19:50:32 GMT

I would have a problem going the tablet route.

I don't know how other tablets work but I bought an expensive iPad which I can no longer update so it's worthless when it comes to using it to order online. It's not safe since it cannot be updated.

I think it's a bunch of BS to pay that kind of money on an iPad that I can no longer update. I don't have that problem with the desktop or laptop computers.

I won't be buying another Apple iPad. I got mad & threw mine across the floor. LOL!!! It still works.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 19:52:46 GMT

@goldensrbest wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
Another possibility is a tablet. I wore out an iPad and replaced it with a Samsung S2 tablet which has been wonderful. It's lightweight and very portable; I kick back in my recliner to do my surfing. Mine has an expandable memory so it has the capacity of holding a lot of pictures, data or whatever.
So he can use it to order from web sites?

@goldensrbest. It will do everything a computer will do.

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Laura14 — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 19:53:03 GMT

@goldensrbest Tablets would work to order things too. You just have to be mindful IMO of the size to make sure they can see what they are looking at and of course the keyboard would be virtual which might be a learning curve but easily picked up.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 19:54:57 GMT

@Nightowlz. I would not buy another iPad either. Overpriced for what you get. There are other options.

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Alison Wonderland — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 20:05:18 GMT

@Laura14 wrote:
If all they will be doing is surfing the web, I would recommend a Chromebook. I love mine and it's become my number one device.

Just pop it open and you're on the web. No virus software either. Very simple and fairly inexpensive if they aren't looking to do much.

I absolutlely agree with this. A Mac computer is overpowered for just using email and ordering things online and you can save a lot of money by getting a Chromebook/Netbook instead.

I just ordered an Asus Chrombook Flip yesterday. I'll be using it for social media online shopping, email, and Google Docs/Sheets.

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goldensrbest — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 20:10:14 GMT

I am not buying it for him,just trying to get him interested,he takes my 83 yr old mom ,out to stores like jcp,and others to find clothing she needs, yesterday they went there for bras,she found one ,29.00 ,same bra on web ,$13.00, just keeps happening ,she gets wore out.

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chickenbutt — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 20:18:15 GMT

@goldensrbest wrote:
I am not buying it for him,just trying to get him interested,he takes my 83 yr old mom ,out to stores like jcp,and others to find clothing she needs, yesterday they went there for bras,she found one ,29.00 ,same bra on web ,$13.00, just keeps happening ,she gets wore out.

That would make such a profound difference for them! Over the course of time for many needs and wants the amount they could save would be huge.

My husband pretty much doesn't shop online and some of the things he buys he could have gotten so much cheaper online. He does do the internet, email, and such, but just doesn't do shopping or shopping research and just buys whatever for however much a given BM store is asking.

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shopperqvc — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 20:22:12 GMT

Check to see what a local repair shop has that they might sell you. Ask if it's been refurbished, and up to date on Windows 10. You can usually get one for a couple hundred dollars. That way if he refuses to work at learning to use it, you aren't out a bunch of money. New and full of bells and whistles will cost and be difficult for a beginner. Hardly anyone needs a T byte of hard drive. Ordering and email doesn't take a lot of speed either. Memory is important, though.

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goldensrbest — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 20:21:42 GMT

I told her that kohls had cotton panties on sale ,told her the price,they went and she said they did not have them ,they got help after waiting and asking still did not get them.

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2blonde — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 20:24:44 GMT

@goldensrbest Do they have Wi-fi (internet access) in their home?

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mimomof4 — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 20:27:58 GMT

If it will only be used for web surfing and ordering online, I would recommend going with a cheap tablet such as the Amazon. A chrome book is also a good option if a keyboard and mouse would be helpful for them.

I wouldn't spend the money on an iPad or most of the laptops which QVC offers. Sounds like it would be a waste.