Computer designed for seniors
At last week’s computer users group meeting, I was handed an advertisement with the following headline:
Finally…A Computer That’s Designed for YOU, Not Your Grandchildren!
Since I work with many retired aged computer users, I know the frustrations that some of them have regarding technology. When I hear about technologies that make computing easier for anyone, I research and learn about the technology to see how I think it would function for people that I help with their computers.
On the surface, this computer, dubbed the Go Computer, sounds pretty good:
- Large type, easy to read screen
- Simplified menus
- Large, high contrast keyboard lettering
- Trackball instead of a mouse
- No need for computer classes or instructional DVDs
- No maintenance needed by the user
No where in full page ad is a price mentioned. When I looked at the web site, the price is Read More »Computer designed for seniors