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Schumacher16
02-04-2016, 07:13 PM
Where is the best place to buy a new computer? My current one is getting old. I use it for surfing the web and Netflix, no games really, other than minesweeper. I was looking at some of the ones at Costco and they looked like a good deal - is it possible to get a computer without Windows 10 though? It doesn't look very user friendly. Any tips or advice appreciated!
revelations
02-04-2016, 07:16 PM
Honestly, why bother with a new box? A used/refurb would be a far better idea in your case.

New PCs would be 3000% overkill for basic websurfing, NLFX and Minesweeper!
schocker
02-04-2016, 07:24 PM
^^^Newer computers would come with a few benefits like increased battery life, ssd etc. which would make it a little bit nicer to use.

Windows 10 is probably the most user friendly I have used though so I don't think that should be an issue and I don't think you can find anything new with 8.1 anymore anyways.

Memory express is a good place to look along with costco.
RickDaTuner
02-04-2016, 10:34 PM
if all you need is a barebones computer, then I would recommend something along the lines of a mini computer.

you don't need much for what you are after.


http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX56501
ExtraSlow
04-03-2016, 07:17 PM
Anyone have one of those VivoPc units?
I see there are a couple different ones, but I have a hard time thinking the one Rick posted for $359 is better than this one with an SSD and Win10 for $269. Especially when you could drop in another 4GB ram for $28.
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX60836

I guess if a guy didn't want windows, the chromebox would work good too.
revelations
04-03-2016, 10:19 PM
Originally posted by ExtraSlow
Anyone have one of those VivoPc units?
I see there are a couple different ones, but I have a hard time thinking the one Rick posted for $359 is better than this one with an SSD and Win10 for $269. Especially when you could drop in another 4GB ram for $28.
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX60836

I guess if a guy didn't want windows, the chromebox would work good too.

I have a client with one of those - very impressive little devices and perfect for the light user/kids.