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Computer designed for seniors

seniorgopcAt 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