Basic entry level machine for retired person

friedpiggy

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So I need to source a basic entry-level machine for a relative. They check their mail and go on Facebrick and do some basic web browsing / online banking and that's about it. They were using a laptop that somehow blew its mobo. They do not travel with the machine at all so do not need portability.

Obviously, being on a fixed income they don't want to spend an absolute fortune. It has been a few years since I even looked at this stuff, so I have no clue where to look. I don't particularly want to order components and build something up, would rather order a pre-built so everything works and I don't need to stress.

What would be the best place to look. Looking at new so they can get max time under warranty.
 
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friedpiggy said:
So I need to source a basic entry-level machine for a relative. They check their mail and go on Facebrick and do some basic web browsing / online banking and that's about it. They were using a laptop that somehow blew its mobo. They do not travel with the machine at all so do not need portability.

Obviously, being on a fixed income they don't want to spend an absolute fortune. It has been a few years since I even looked at this stuff, so I have no clue where to look. I don't particularly want to order components and build something up, would rather order a pre-built so everything works and I don't need to stress.

What would be the best place to look. Looking at new so they can get max time under warranty.
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Check Carbonite for second hand desktops. Should be plenty cheapies there that still have a few good years of use left in them.
 
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friedpiggy said:
So I need to source a basic entry-level machine for a relative. They check their mail and go on Facebrick and do some basic web browsing / online banking and that's about it. They were using a laptop that somehow blew its mobo. They do not travel with the machine at all so do not need portability.

Obviously, being on a fixed income they don't want to spend an absolute fortune. It has been a few years since I even looked at this stuff, so I have no clue where to look. I don't particularly want to order components and build something up, would rather order a pre-built so everything works and I don't need to stress.

What would be the best place to look. Looking at new so they can get max time under warranty.
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Something like this? Cheap laptop on Takealot.

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friedpiggy said:
So I need to source a basic entry-level machine for a relative. They check their mail and go on Facebrick and do some basic web browsing / online banking and that's about it. They were using a laptop that somehow blew its mobo. They do not travel with the machine at all so do not need portability.

Obviously, being on a fixed income they don't want to spend an absolute fortune. It has been a few years since I even looked at this stuff, so I have no clue where to look. I don't particularly want to order components and build something up, would rather order a pre-built so everything works and I don't need to stress.

What would be the best place to look. Looking at new so they can get max time under warranty.
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Convince them to rather go with a tablet.
 
Pineapple Smurf

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@jannievanzyl has a few old desktops lying around
Perfect for senior citizens
Old People Bobbing Head GIF - Old Computer Bobbing - Discover & Share GIFs
 
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Anything with 8GB RAM and Intel i3-7100 or newer will be more than enough. Hell, the i3-10100 is better than a 2014 i7-4790
 
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