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Computer for in-laws
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Author:  Lost [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Computer for in-laws
Well the old POS that I had to fix/clean up every time I went home to the in-laws place finally died the other day (good riddance). So now I am in charge of getting a new one for them. They really don't do anything other than email and web surfing (watch some videos on web), so I don't need anything fast at all really.

I keep looking around and am basically looking at some of the cheapest computers that people sell new. Its killing me that most of them only have 2GB of ram in them. Anyone tried windows 7 with only 2gb of ram? Is it ok?

I've been looking at the little net tops like a Zotac ZBox kind of thing or Asus EEE Box. Does anyone have experience with these little boxes? They have about the same gear as a netbook which should serve them fine.



Its really hard for me not to go overboard whenever I am shopping for PC stuff.. :oops:
Author:  Dr_BenD_over [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 1:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Computer for in-laws
I find my Atom based HTPC is a little slow when it comes to browsing some sites. You may want to move up to a X2 or i3.
Author:  Lost [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 1:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Computer for in-laws
Yeah I just figured out they may want a CD drive for whatever reason so the little net tops are kind of out. They are quite pricey when you get a dvd drive with them (generally they are blue-ray).
Author:  Monkeydee [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 5:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Computer for in-laws
2GB of RAM with 7 for general use is perfectly fine.
also, something with an X2 or an i3 will be great as the Doc mentioned.
Author:  Topsecret66 [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 6:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Computer for in-laws
My atom as well is a little too slow as well. So a suggestion to avoid them.
Author:  Flama22 [ Fri Apr 08, 2011 10:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Computer for in-laws
I'm still using 2GB's of RAM with Windows 7 in my main machine. :oops:
Author:  Lost [ Fri Apr 08, 2011 11:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Computer for in-laws
I ended up ordering an Inspiron 570 for them just a little while ago. 4gb RAM athlon x2 245. Nothing fancy, but it'll get the job done I guess.
Author:  CMDR Steve-O [ Fri Apr 08, 2011 11:49 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Computer for in-laws
I was going to suggest get them a couple of
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Author:  Lost [ Fri Apr 08, 2011 1:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Computer for in-laws
Unfortunately they are smarter than that... :lol:
Author:  Phonix [ Sat Apr 09, 2011 5:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Computer for in-laws
Etch-A-Sketch, now with Twitter support!
Author:  CMDR Steve-O [ Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Computer for in-laws
Phonix wrote:
Etch-A-Sketch, now with Twitter support!


I seriously doubt anyone would have a problem with the Twitter post character limit using an Etch-A-Sketch!
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