This will be our poll question in the newsletter tomorrow, but I wanted to give you time to consider the question.
Like Rick, I am constantly on a mission to make computers easier to use. I don't believe it is necessary to upgrade computers every few years if the system you are using now is working well.
I hate (strong word, but accurate) the direction Microsoft has taken with Windows. Most people never use all of the bells and whistles in Windows.
So, here is my question. If there were a computer that would do email, Internet, basic digital photography, document creation and standard games like solitaire, how much would you pay for it.
Keep in mind that this computer would be able to open all of the same email attachments you current computer can, it can read and write Excel and Word documents and the Internet works exactly the same.
The only "disadvantage" would be that it would not run Microsoft Windows or programs that require Windows. However, there are plenty of compatible programs that work similar to those offered for Windows.
This new basic computer would be less vulnerable to viruses and it would be quicker at everything. It would have fewer lockups and errors but when they did occur it would be more difficult to find help.
Certainly there would be some trade-offs, but this basic computer could likely *cost less than $600 for the whole package and under $350 for just the computer (if you already have a monitor, keyboard, mouse and printer.
* I adjusted the costs after doing some research on actual prices or various parts.
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