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Need a Computer for my Dad
Howdy,
Dad needs an upgrade. He mainly just surfs the web, watches youtube videos, etc. He doesn't need a big gaming rig or anything. He COULD use a better set of speakers for his music and potentially a keyboard that has the ability to light up and is slightly bigger. Where's the best place to get this kinda stuff nowadays at a decent price. Last time I bought a computer it was from cyberpowerpc but those are mostly gaming from what I can see. I need to upgrade my own gaming one soon. Also, side note. I have 2 of those NES classic systems. Anyone ever add games to those? |
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If all he needs is web, email, and YouTube is there any reason he can't use a ChromeBook? They're dirt cheap and really easy to use.
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Keys are probably too small and it's nice to have the big monitor. Could look into it. He's 74 for reference.
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All I'm saying is consider it. Chromebooks are easy to use and maintain and the cost savings would be substantial. For example, my Asus is considered on the high side of "mid tier" for a Chromebook, almost "top tier". I paid $300 for it. My daughters HP, which has almost identical features but runs Windows was $650. |
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I bought a Chromebook in January and bought a large returned Monitor for a reduced price... I have a wireless keyboard and mouse combo which works perfectly for me
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Tell him to 1v1 me on COD bet he wont
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Something like this would probably work well. 17" laptop. RAM's a bit low, but really shouldn't make much difference if just browsing.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-vi...?skuId=6587795
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I did something like this for my sister.
I set her up with a mini PC (GMKtec) and a 22" monitor from Amazon. 8gb ram 256 ssd. It cost about $200 total. She just used her old keyboard and mouse. https://a.co/d/1gHZL5e https://a.co/d/9wrhTcu Last edited by Stewie; 03-28-2025 at 05:15 AM.. |
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Thanks for the suggestions
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