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OK...I would also like nice graphics and sound as it will be my entertainment center... Danu Send a noteboard - 28/02/2010 03:41:40 AM
which is why I want a new monitor.

I have a nice set of speakers that were bought separately. A couple of tweeters and a woofer that is almost as big as my tower.
I want to download music and movies and other stuff.

Something I'm not understanding is that the above posts suggest that Microsoft Word is part of Microsoft Office but when I got my current comp Word came with it and if I wanted Office I had to down load that separately. Also the calculator is a nice convenience when I'm figuring out my budget.

I like using Word to write stuff. Crazy shit that comes into my head, you know?

Oh and another thing. I'm hardwired...is that the right term?
What kind of anti-virus/firewall should I get?


You could easily go <$400 for a decent desktop that can do what you're wanting.


What would you suggest and where should I look?
CrazedWeasel
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I'm thinking of getting a new computer and would like some advice. Danu - 27/02/2010 05:51:02 PM 377 Views
Re: I'm thinking of getting a new computer and would like some advice. Macharius - 27/02/2010 06:01:25 PM 218 Views
Don't get a netbook Roland00 - 28/02/2010 02:09:29 PM 216 Views
That sounds like it would suit your needs. I think Gateway can die in a fire, though. LadyLorraine - 27/02/2010 06:17:46 PM 230 Views
MSI is a nice choice for budget computers as well. *NM* Brian - 27/02/2010 08:51:20 PM 77 Views
great specs but you still have to buy the office software moondog - 27/02/2010 07:49:03 PM 221 Views
open office or neooffice are free. Camilla - 27/02/2010 08:38:41 PM 218 Views
They don't have *all* the functionality MS Office has, but it depends on what you need exactly. Legolas - 27/02/2010 08:45:08 PM 216 Views
If you need more than what's there, you'd probably need a better program anyway. jh - 27/02/2010 10:05:09 PM 202 Views
Eh, you know, like for instance the colours in Excel. Legolas - 27/02/2010 10:21:02 PM 212 Views
but she specifically asked for microsoft word.... moondog - 27/02/2010 10:21:36 PM 202 Views
A lot of people don't realize OpenOffice exists, though. *NM* Legolas - 27/02/2010 10:25:58 PM 69 Views
i realize that.... moondog - 28/02/2010 12:50:26 AM 198 Views
Re: i realize that.... Macharius - 28/02/2010 02:17:29 AM 203 Views
another option is to download the 2010 beta - free til end of october BlackAdder - 27/02/2010 11:30:49 PM 203 Views
pretty sure you can get the Office 2010 beta for free AgentOrange - 28/02/2010 04:21:30 PM 225 Views
$549 w/o monitor is a bit expensive for your needs. TaskmasterJack - 28/02/2010 12:53:04 AM 216 Views
OK...I would also like nice graphics and sound as it will be my entertainment center... Danu - 28/02/2010 03:41:40 AM 204 Views
Re: OK...I would also like nice graphics and sound as it will be my entertainment center... BlackAdder - 28/02/2010 04:51:08 AM 213 Views
You need a hdmi connection not a tv tuner to use your tv as a monitor Roland00 - 28/02/2010 02:17:45 PM 198 Views
Office is no longer bundled with the operating system Roland00 - 28/02/2010 02:16:13 PM 195 Views
Here is some basic info for what to look for Roland00 - 28/02/2010 02:46:21 PM 223 Views
Re: Here is some basic info for what to look for Danu - 01/03/2010 03:15:27 PM 204 Views
Don't go through walmart Roland00 - 01/03/2010 03:39:47 PM 208 Views
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