Need Recomendation on new Computer

If you already have a HDMI monitor or TV you could use the Asus or HP Chromebox and not worry about viruses or malware.


Asus Chromebox



HP Chromebox Desktop Bundle

Have you looked at LG Chromebase? Mostly just a web browser. Documents mostly need to be on the cloud. Can add a USB hard drive.

Read some reviews if you might want a simpler device for email and internet.

http://www.lg.com/us/all-in-one-chromebase/lg-Chromebase-22CV241-W

i just got a new Asus Laptop with Win 8.1 and a touchscreen in addition to the usual keyboard/mouse which then downloaded to the new OS version "8.1 Update". There are many sites online that will tell you how to have the computer boot right to Desktop and bypass the pita password screen. There is no need for any add on launcher or software to get the desktop to now work like 7. If you look at the lower half of the app screen - now called start it is very much like the old start menu. Just ignore or delete the Windows Apps and leave the software you want or install.

There are still things about Win 8, 8.1, or 8.1 Updt that are confusing and just ridiculous but it is manageable. If one can wait until August for the release of Win 10 it brings back the original start menu and goes back to pretty much Win 7 with added features.

You can get a Toshiba loaded with 7 and comes with 8 and 8.1 upgrade CD if you so desire to use it.

Keep it simple get a Mac. It works well and easy to use.

KC

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fugawibill wrote:
If you end up with Windows 8.0, and don't like the interface, check out Classic Shell You can chose from XP, Vista, Windows 7, and switch between them.

ClassicShell does't allow you to switch between operating systems - it givs you features in W8 like the start button where you can configure it to look like XP or W7. Here is a better link for it

8.1 Van............You know where I am coming from!

Oh my~~~what I could build you for $1500!!!!!!