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| Thread ID: 70849 | 2006-07-18 09:46:00 | Should I go second hand or new? | Greven (91) | PC World Chat |
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| 471745 | 2006-07-18 21:20:00 | I agree with Sue & Metla - not a laptop. Unless there's a particular reason for portability.a desktop machine is a better choice for an older learner, both for comfortable ease of use & for visibility. Although much younger than your grandfather ( and with plans to get a laptop for travel someday) my eyesight's not the greatest nowadays. And there are fewer options to fiddle with font sizes on a small screen. We chose a 19in LCD for my sister recently & it's great. Edit: And Sue makes a good point about neck muscles, too. They're not as elastic after a few years,,,. |
Laura (43) | ||
| 471746 | 2006-07-18 21:51:00 | Speak to an expert in your area, http://www.mcs.geek.nz/ or 03-206-4920 | Rob99 (151) | ||
| 471747 | 2006-07-18 22:06:00 | If you decide on new then wait until after the 24th July. CPUS are dropping considerably. If second hand I may know of a one, although no monitor with it. (Asus MB) |
pctek (84) | ||
| 471748 | 2006-07-18 22:31:00 | Hi Greven. I just want to support Nigel's suggestion of getting granddad along to SeniorNet. If your local group is anything like ours he will get tuition on a wide range of hands-on topics, including all he would ever need to know about email and photographs. The tutors will be his own age group too, which is a great benefit. I'm programmed to assist an 84 year old lady tutor with an introduction to Word class shortly and she's a real box of birds. | Scouse (83) | ||
| 471749 | 2006-07-18 22:44:00 | FWIW I think the Dell suggestion is sound. I'd also consider a CRT because the screen is easier to read for aged eyes and the resolution can be played around with. I've had to adjust font sizes and tweak resolution for a collegue with diminished eyesight and on an LCD, once you get away from the native resolution, it is hard to find an ideal spot. I think Scouse might have posted on this before. |
Winston001 (3612) | ||
| 471750 | 2006-07-18 23:21:00 | I'm with Metla on this one, I know plenty of people who use Dells and they all seem to work fine, especially if this machine is only going to be used for email and photos, I'd probably go for a cheaper model but thats just me I also agree with getting a new desktop . Dell has some good deals and a new PC = warranty and free help desk . But be careful of getting a 19 inch LCD because the resolution may mean that the text size would be too small . Someone correct me here if I am wrong but unlike a CRT, changing the native resolution of a LCD will mean that the sharpness/clarity suffers . Probably the best idea is for your gramps to go into a DSE or other shop where 19 inch LCD screens are on display - if he is comfortable reading the text then all is OK . Of course you will probably have to do the online or phone order yourself as Gramps would find it too complex when asked about extended warranties, adding extra RAM, etc . |
Strommer (42) | ||
| 471751 | 2006-07-18 23:53:00 | FWIW I think the Dell suggestion is sound . I'd also consider a CRT because the screen is easier to read for aged eyes and the resolution can be played around with . I've had to adjust font sizes and tweak resolution for a collegue with diminished eyesight and on an LCD, once you get away from the native resolution, it is hard to find an ideal spot . I think Scouse might have posted on this before . I have to disagree with you on this . I tried 17 and 21 inch crt's and still had all sorts of trouble reading the screen . With a GOOD 19" lcd I have no trouble at all . LCD's are clearer, brighter and sharper . |
JJJJJ (528) | ||
| 471752 | 2006-07-19 00:04:00 | Just a thought. I would suggest that you organise a broadband connection for him if he is going to be exchanging photos. I know , from personal experiencing, how short a time an older person will sit and wait for a download, or an upload. :badpc: :badpc: :badpc: |
JJJJJ (528) | ||
| 471753 | 2006-07-19 00:48:00 | I would disagree, Laptops force your head down and you have to cram your hands into a more confined position in order to type, the keyboard layout is poor and the keys have no space between them.Basically that's junk. When was the last time you found a CRT monitor that was adjustable to the same extent as a laptop screen? Who cares for "spaces" between keys if you only ever touch-type? | Greg (193) | ||
| 471754 | 2006-07-19 00:55:00 | Basically that's junk. When was the last time you found a CRT monitor that was adjustable to the same extent as a laptop screen? Who cares for "spaces" between keys if you only ever touch-type? Get real Greg. This is for Grandfather who has never used a computer before if you haven't noticed. |
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