What computer have you got

[Seahorse]

If im gona attempt to sell thinsg I need to drag myself into this century and get a computer.
It will be handy for my parents too as they can email relatives and buy plane tickets for their many many many holidays(one of the many plus sides of being retired)

Anyhoo, what computer have you got, how much was it, what internet user do you use,how does the computer know its attatched to the internet etc?

Please bare in mind i know nothing about computers.

[carolinemhannon]

i got a new computer recently

but when looking for a computer think about what sort of money you want to spend

do you want a desktop or laptop?

what do you want to use your computer for?

if you just want it to use the internet you can get a cheaper on e

i use my laptop for my website as well as picture editing etc, and i also have wireless interent so i can use it anywhere in the house.

you can get some good laptop and desktop computers now for under £500

try dell or pc world, both have some good deals on

[beadsbydesign]

dell always come up reallly well in the WHICH? magazines. But as a hint, do not settle for the first price they quote you. You can haggle with them and get really big reductions. I hate the idea so I leave it to my DH who loves the challange!

[carolinemhannon]

i generally leave that to my boyfriend too, he works with computers so he know what he's on about

[Seahorse]

Id want to run a website and order products from comapnies.
I saw a Dell PC in Dixons for £319.

[Sticky Nicky]

Mine's isnt anything special at all to be honest and i think the cheaper Dell ones will be enough for what you're looking to do.

Get yourself a cheap computer and get your stuff on ebay and i'm sure it will sell !!!!!!!!!!!!

[Seahorse]

Ahhh, thanks.


I was also wondering-A question for people that make things for their business at home.Do you have to insure your home as a place of work or does it just come under normal house insurance?

[nattynetty]

Hi Seahorse

I had my home insurance with Nationwide and I just upgraded to the next package up which includes working from home (plus cover for other things like if my hubby floods the house with his DIY skills etc etc) - it didn't cost all that much more ... I'd imagine all other companies do pretty much the same thing.

Oooh just thought, check whether your current insurance already covers you 'cos the one we upgraded from was just the cheapy budget type.

Netty

[Seahorse]

Thanks, Il ask.My parents pay all the bills(yes I still live at home).
Maybe if i get my butt into gear I may be able to earn enough money to pay something towards insurance.

[Seahorse]

Im so confused, Ive been told that Apple is a good make too and Dell like to increase prices by adding extras!!!!
Soooo confuzzed.

[GEM]

Im so confused, Ive been told that Apple is a good make too and Dell like to increase prices by adding extras!!!!
Soooo confuzzed.

dell is definately the way forward. they have PC's that are just fine for less than £400

as long as it has the following you will be ok for a while.

80+ GIG hard drive
3 gig processor (preferrably Pentium, Athelon is OK, steer clear of celeron)
512mb ram
DVD/RW
minimum 17" screen

James.

[0103media]

Im so confused, Ive been told that Apple is a good make too and Dell like to increase prices by adding extras!!!!
Soooo confuzzed.

What do you want to do with it is the question..

[Seahorse]

Run a website with pictures/secure credit card system.Parents would want to book plane tickets, surf the net for supplies, send emails.
Thats about it really.

[0103media]

Run a website with pictures/secure credit card system.Parents would want to book plane tickets, surf the net for supplies, send emails.
Thats about it really.

I'd go with a dell.. Just looked and found
£425.88
Includes VAT & Shipping


For the best basic setup..
£590.38Includes VAT & Shipping

With office and a flat screen...

Both with the P4 processor and 512mb of ram..

Pretty good deal imho..

For what your looking for this is way better than you need but worth the investment in the furture plus it will all go against tax..

2yrs ago it would of been 100% off tax its about 50% now..

Hope that helps..

[Seahorse]

It does thanks.

Whats this off tax thingy,ive forgotten?