[Bubba]

A friends aunt (72) recently tried to get high speed internet. She is using an old computer that has Win98 on it and the cable company said they couldn't connect DSL to that, I don't know any specs on the computer but she said the aunt's computer was probably from 98 lol. I found a used computer that I thought would work for her for $169 (link below). All the old lady will do is email and maybe post something on the church bulletin board. When i called the place, the guy said he even had some similar machines for around 100. AM I wrong in suggesting this cheap option? I really think this is all she needs.

http://www.microseconds.net

It's the Compaq on the lower left.

[Hybr!d]

P4 2.4 and 512mb RAM, yeah that will run XP, Internet and email pretty fine, should do her ok.

[hendos4]

Hi,
If she is a pensioner, Senior or disabled, she can obtain upto a 2.4 machine with XP Pro, Microsoft Office 2003, Avg Antivirus, 512 MB Ram, 40 gig HDD, Keyboard, mouse, 17" CRT Screen, Cd Rom Drive Internal Modem installed, Delivered with 2 years Support for $200. From TADAust 1300 663 243

Add 512 MB Ram $50, 15" LCD Screen $40, 17" LCD $60, DVD/CD Burner $40.

She can also obtain Internet from another section of TADAust 1300 735 439 for, Dialup $6.60 Per Month Unlimited, Adsl $29.95 Per Month 12 Gig (There will be a setup charge & amonthly charge is paid by 3,6,12 months in advance.

NOTE: She does not have to have Tadaust internet to obtain a computer, they are two totally different sections.

Hope that helps.

[Bubba]

I live in the US and we don't have a program like that, that I am aware of. I think it is way cool though that ya'll do that. Here, we have trillions to waste in Iraq but nothing for our old folks. LOL i better stop there before I get on my political soapbox.

Thanks for the info though. I've always wanted to go to your Country, lol now maybe I should look into retiring there.

Dave: thanks for the confirmation.

[Fordy]

Originally Posted by hendos4

Hi,
If she is a pensioner, Senior or disabled, she can obtain upto a 2.4 machine with XP Pro, Microsoft Office 2003, Avg Antivirus, 512 MB Ram, 40 gig HDD, Keyboard, mouse, 17" CRT Screen, Cd Rom Drive Internal Modem installed, Delivered with 2 years Support for $200. From TADAust 1300 663 243

Add 512 MB Ram $50, 15" LCD Screen $40, 17" LCD $60, DVD/CD Burner $40.

She can also obtain Internet from another section of TADAust 1300 735 439 for, Dialup $6.60 Per Month Unlimited, Adsl $29.95 Per Month 12 Gig (There will be a setup charge & amonthly charge is paid by 3,6,12 months in advance.

NOTE: She does not have to have Tadaust internet to obtain a computer, they are two totally different sections.

Hope that helps.

That's a worse setup than in Bubba's original post - plus it costs more.

Originally Posted by Bubba

Thanks for the info though. I've always wanted to go to your Country, lol now maybe I should look into retiring there.

Yeah a nice change from the Antarctic eh? Maybe a bit of culture and climate shock though...

(Your flag)