"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
>
One of the name brand ones is the same whether you buy from Wally or some
other store. I bought a lap top from them on line a couple years ago, a
"Balance". When I bought a new one I gave that one to one of the kids, they
are still using it, works great.
You get the same warranty from Wally you get anywhere, no matter what some
one tells you. If they have what you want, and it's a good price, buy it.
Any machine running XP is pretty much idiot proof. I have taught a couple
people how to use a PC that were my age and had never touched one. With one
of those Dummies books, they just took off. The system is so stable now it's
pretty hard to screw one up.
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"Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites.
Moderation is for monks."
[Lazarus Long]