Andy Asberry wrote:
On Thu, 13 Jul 2006 01:11:09 -0700, Corinne
wrote:

Please don't blast me for asking this question here. I have posted here
before and received excellent advice, so I am back.

I am in the market for a new computer. I am interested in Dell. When
searching the Dell sites, I see lots of complaints about service, etc.

Do any of you use a Dell computer, and can anyone recommend a model
for someone who uses the computer basically for email, newsgroups,
searching the web, playing solitaire, and making greeting cards?

I am totally lost, and as you can see, I am not too computer savvy.
I just know the basics, and my computer man, in this small town,
just retired due to ill health.

Many thanks in advance to anyone who can help.

Corinne

I have 5 Dells, all bought within the last three years. A lightning
strike is the only problem at all. Took out all the modems.

Don't be blinded by processor speed; ram is more important IMO, at
least 1 gb. Good graphics board and speakers (if you're into music).

One thing I couldn't do without now is dual monitors. Never thought
they would be so handy.

--Andy Asberry recommends NewsGuy--

I've suspected for a while now that what's slowing down the dells in my
life (mine and other people's) is the onboard video. for one thing it
"borrows" the memory off the main memory, which has to take time, and
of course reducing memory to the system every time i have a bunch of
windows open is exactly the wrong thing to do. haven't tried to upgrade
them with a video board yet. anybody have any opinions? tia.