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

Wal-Mart can sell items so cheaply because, first they buy it at
discount prices in bulk. And, what they buy are often outdated and no
longer supported by the manufactorer. So the oem just wants to get rid
of those old version of computers getting dusky at the back of the
warehouse. My Dell Inspiron 1150 was $850 CAD because it was going out
of date.

You probably won't have a manufactorer's warranty on the computer you
buy, Wal-mart warranty won't replace that motherboard that you
'overheated' by leaving it in the sun.

But, if you plan to use it for email and internet only, I guess
Wal-mart is okay for that. (Otherwise, I would get a Dell)


Dave Boland wrote:
> 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

Wal-Mart can sell items so cheaply because, first they buy it at
discount prices in bulk. And, what they buy are often outdated and no
longer supported by the manufactorer. So the oem just wants to get rid
of those old version of computers getting dusky at the back of the
warehouse. My Dell Inspiron 1150 was $850 CAD because it was going out
of date.

You probably won't have a manufactorer's warranty on the computer you
buy, Wal-mart warranty won't replace that motherboard that you
'overheated' by leaving it in the sun.

But, if you plan to use it for email and internet only, I guess
Wal-mart is okay for that. (Otherwise, I would get a Dell)


Dave Boland wrote:
> 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

Wal-Mart can sell items so cheaply because, first they buy it at
discount prices in bulk. And, what they buy are often outdated and no
longer supported by the manufactorer. So the oem just wants to get rid
of those old version of computers getting dusky at the back of the
warehouse. My Dell Inspiron 1150 was $850 CAD because it was going out
of date.

You probably won't have a manufactorer's warranty on the computer you
buy, Wal-mart warranty won't replace that motherboard that you
'overheated' by leaving it in the sun.

But, if you plan to use it for email and internet only, I guess
Wal-mart is okay for that. (Otherwise, I would get a Dell)


Dave Boland wrote:
> 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

"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

"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

"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

I know of only one person that has bought a Wal-MArt computer (HP) and so
far it seems to be working fine after over a year. They had asked me to
build a system for internet, e-mail, checking,and a few specific programs
only. I saw the one in Wal-Mart and I could not build one cheaper than that
for what they were offering so I recommended that system and it has been
working well ever since. I had no problem addding memory or a printer(USB),
and even legacy support for an older printer (LPT) was no problem. These are
not outdated systems and they do have manufacturer as well as Walmart
warranty support for replacement and repair. This system was for an older
couple with no computer experience.

"Rob" <bucfan11@SPAMearthlink.net> wrote in message
news:hZhrg.4773$cd3.2034@newsread3.news.pas.earthl ink.net...

"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

I know of only one person that has bought a Wal-MArt computer (HP) and so
far it seems to be working fine after over a year. They had asked me to
build a system for internet, e-mail, checking,and a few specific programs
only. I saw the one in Wal-Mart and I could not build one cheaper than that
for what they were offering so I recommended that system and it has been
working well ever since. I had no problem addding memory or a printer(USB),
and even legacy support for an older printer (LPT) was no problem. These are
not outdated systems and they do have manufacturer as well as Walmart
warranty support for replacement and repair. This system was for an older
couple with no computer experience.

"Rob" <bucfan11@SPAMearthlink.net> wrote in message
news:hZhrg.4773$cd3.2034@newsread3.news.pas.earthl ink.net...

"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

I know of only one person that has bought a Wal-MArt computer (HP) and so
far it seems to be working fine after over a year. They had asked me to
build a system for internet, e-mail, checking,and a few specific programs
only. I saw the one in Wal-Mart and I could not build one cheaper than that
for what they were offering so I recommended that system and it has been
working well ever since. I had no problem addding memory or a printer(USB),
and even legacy support for an older printer (LPT) was no problem. These are
not outdated systems and they do have manufacturer as well as Walmart
warranty support for replacement and repair. This system was for an older
couple with no computer experience.

"Rob" <bucfan11@SPAMearthlink.net> wrote in message
news:hZhrg.4773$cd3.2034@newsread3.news.pas.earthl ink.net...

"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

I bought a H/P for my grand children because of the price and it had all
they wanted. I prefer to build my own, but for everyday use it has been
fine.
"Brian" <bds1computer@sio.midco.net> wrote in message
news:ZIydnSw5w6VcMzLZnZ2dnUVZ_rydnZ2d@midco.net...
>I know of only one person that has bought a Wal-MArt computer (HP) and so
> far it seems to be working fine after over a year. They had asked me to
> build a system for internet, e-mail, checking,and a few specific programs
> only. I saw the one in Wal-Mart and I could not build one cheaper than
> that
> for what they were offering so I recommended that system and it has been
> working well ever since. I had no problem addding memory or a
> printer(USB),
> and even legacy support for an older printer (LPT) was no problem. These
> are
> not outdated systems and they do have manufacturer as well as Walmart
> warranty support for replacement and repair. This system was for an older
> couple with no computer experience.
>
> "Rob" <bucfan11@SPAMearthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:hZhrg.4773$cd3.2034@newsread3.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
>
> "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
>
>
>

I bought a H/P for my grand children because of the price and it had all
they wanted. I prefer to build my own, but for everyday use it has been
fine.
"Brian" <bds1computer@sio.midco.net> wrote in message
news:ZIydnSw5w6VcMzLZnZ2dnUVZ_rydnZ2d@midco.net...
>I know of only one person that has bought a Wal-MArt computer (HP) and so
> far it seems to be working fine after over a year. They had asked me to
> build a system for internet, e-mail, checking,and a few specific programs
> only. I saw the one in Wal-Mart and I could not build one cheaper than
> that
> for what they were offering so I recommended that system and it has been
> working well ever since. I had no problem addding memory or a
> printer(USB),
> and even legacy support for an older printer (LPT) was no problem. These
> are
> not outdated systems and they do have manufacturer as well as Walmart
> warranty support for replacement and repair. This system was for an older
> couple with no computer experience.
>
> "Rob" <bucfan11@SPAMearthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:hZhrg.4773$cd3.2034@newsread3.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
>
> "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
>
>
>

I bought a H/P for my grand children because of the price and it had all
they wanted. I prefer to build my own, but for everyday use it has been
fine.
"Brian" <bds1computer@sio.midco.net> wrote in message
news:ZIydnSw5w6VcMzLZnZ2dnUVZ_rydnZ2d@midco.net...
>I know of only one person that has bought a Wal-MArt computer (HP) and so
> far it seems to be working fine after over a year. They had asked me to
> build a system for internet, e-mail, checking,and a few specific programs
> only. I saw the one in Wal-Mart and I could not build one cheaper than
> that
> for what they were offering so I recommended that system and it has been
> working well ever since. I had no problem addding memory or a
> printer(USB),
> and even legacy support for an older printer (LPT) was no problem. These
> are
> not outdated systems and they do have manufacturer as well as Walmart
> warranty support for replacement and repair. This system was for an older
> couple with no computer experience.
>
> "Rob" <bucfan11@SPAMearthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:hZhrg.4773$cd3.2034@newsread3.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
>
> "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
>
>
>

"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.
--
"Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites.
Moderation is for monks."
[Lazarus Long]

"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.
--
"Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites.
Moderation is for monks."
[Lazarus Long]