"Dave Boland" <NODARNSPAMdboland9@stny.rr.com> wrote in message
news:V08rg.70487$3B.6150@twister.nyroc.rr.com...
> We plan to purchase a computer form my parents, and they shop at Walmart
> and like it (no comments, please!). I know Walmart sells computers, but I
> have no experience with these brands or Walmart service and support. So I
> would like your help to see if this is wise, or get one from another
> company.
>
> I know that the family doesn't want a Mac (I disagree, but there reasoning
> is that they have Windows and could offer more assistance).
>
> What I'm looking for in a computer is:
>
> 1. Easy setup
> 2. Good performance for a given CPU and amount of memory
> 3. Low noise
> 4. High reliability and longevity
> 5. Good support. I can accept someone in India, but only if they are very
> knowlegible and there English is very good.
>
> The brands carried are:
> Acer
> Compaq
> eMachines
> Everex
> HP
> IC Power
> Microtel
> NASCAR // Parents not NASCAR fans, so...
> Salton
> SHUTTLE COMPUTERS
>
> Some of these brands may be better than others, so any advice would be
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Dave
>
A lot of these brands offer good home computers. They will still be under
warranty. Wal-Mart probably has no service, you will have to either exchange
it or send it in for warranty repair. I would stay away from Dell for
inexpensive home computers, they are not any better than the brands you
mention but they are more expensive.

Rob