Get up to speed and start sending email, surfing the Web, sharing photos, managing the household budget and doing some online shopping. A new computer with a reliable Internet connection and lots of storage space for family snapshots should do the trick.
In a laptop, the processor should be energy-efficient to conserve battery life and deliver enough power for you to do multiple tasks at once. The Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor is an excellent choice.
If you're saving lots of family photos or copying your CD collection onto your computer, you'll need plenty of hard drive space to hold it all. For laptops, look for a minimum of 80 GB; for desktops, 200 GB.
The amount of memory (RAM) affects how your computer performs, particularly when running multiple applications simultaneously. Having 2GB of memory will start you off right.
The right screen size—16 inches or larger for a laptop—will help minimize eyestrain when reading online.
Grab your mouse and get ready to learn more! Check out these articles for helpful advice that will have you enjoying your new computer in no time flat.
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