Re: OK...I would also like nice graphics and sound as it will be my entertainment center...
BlackAdder Send a noteboard - 28/02/2010 04:51:08 AM
That's pretty much what I do with my computer at home, as I try to avoid having a lot of stuff.
Have you thought about just buying a flat screen TV instead and hooking that up to your computer? $170 would go a long way there. Just make sure you have a TV tuner card installed. Then, hook up your cable to the back of your computer (if you order cable), and hook up the TV to your comp.
With the computers today, you shouldn't have any problems watching 1080i quality with basic hardware.
Are you sure it's Word and not "Works" (which is going to be discontinued in the near future)? The calculator is standard feature of Windows.
You mean you're using a cable to connect to the internet?
Anything will do, really. I just downloaded the free MS Security Suite.
you can try manufacturer websites (dell, gateway, sony, hp, etc.), retailer websites (bestbuy, walmart, etc.) or comparison shop (pricegrabber, google, etc.)
which is why I want a new monitor.
Have you thought about just buying a flat screen TV instead and hooking that up to your computer? $170 would go a long way there. Just make sure you have a TV tuner card installed. Then, hook up your cable to the back of your computer (if you order cable), and hook up the TV to your comp.
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.
With the computers today, you shouldn't have any problems watching 1080i quality with basic hardware.
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?
Are you sure it's Word and not "Works" (which is going to be discontinued in the near future)? The calculator is standard feature of Windows.
Oh and another thing. I'm hardwired...is that the right term?
You mean you're using a cable to connect to the internet?
What kind of anti-virus/firewall should I get?
Anything will do, really. I just downloaded the free MS Security Suite.
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?
you can try manufacturer websites (dell, gateway, sony, hp, etc.), retailer websites (bestbuy, walmart, etc.) or comparison shop (pricegrabber, google, etc.)
I'm thinking of getting a new computer and would like some advice.
- 27/02/2010 05:51:02 PM
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Re: I'm thinking of getting a new computer and would like some advice.
- 27/02/2010 06:01:25 PM
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That sounds like it would suit your needs. I think Gateway can die in a fire, though.
- 27/02/2010 06:17:46 PM
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great specs but you still have to buy the office software
- 27/02/2010 07:49:03 PM
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open office or neooffice are free.
- 27/02/2010 08:38:41 PM
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They don't have *all* the functionality MS Office has, but it depends on what you need exactly.
- 27/02/2010 08:45:08 PM
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If you need more than what's there, you'd probably need a better program anyway.
- 27/02/2010 10:05:09 PM
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but she specifically asked for microsoft word....
- 27/02/2010 10:21:36 PM
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A lot of people don't realize OpenOffice exists, though. *NM*
- 27/02/2010 10:25:58 PM
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another option is to download the 2010 beta - free til end of october
- 27/02/2010 11:30:49 PM
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$549 w/o monitor is a bit expensive for your needs.
- 28/02/2010 12:53:04 AM
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OK...I would also like nice graphics and sound as it will be my entertainment center...
- 28/02/2010 03:41:40 AM
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Re: OK...I would also like nice graphics and sound as it will be my entertainment center...
- 28/02/2010 04:51:08 AM
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You need a hdmi connection not a tv tuner to use your tv as a monitor
- 28/02/2010 02:17:45 PM
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Here is some basic info for what to look for
- 28/02/2010 02:46:21 PM
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