Suggestions for laptop for elderly parents.

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3puttssuck

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#119270 26-May-2013 19:00

Hi team.
My parents ( in their 70's) are looking to buy a laptop as a replacement for a 10 yr old desktop running xp.
I think they would struggle with the UI of W8 so I'm looking at W7 options.
It will spend 99% of it life on a desk. They will use it for Skype, web browsing, email, Facebook etc.
Just a machine for "Keeping in touch" really.
http://laptopbattery.co.nz/Laptops/Toshiba/Toshiba_Tecra_R840-028_Core_i5-2520M_25GHz_320GB_-LBN48270.htm
This one looks ok.
Budget is sub $1000
Any ideas much appreciated.

Thanks.

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kiwijunglist

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#825723 26-May-2013 20:51

oh i see they are used to XP. If they can use XP ok, then I would think that getting a Win7 PC would be better. However laptops are harder to use than a desktop. The screens + keyboards are smaller. I think getting them another desktop might be better? You could even buy them a fast 2nd hand PC and install XP on it so they don't have to learn a new operating system.

This would cost you only $300-400 and they might be happier with what they already know

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martyyn

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#834174 11-Jun-2013 13:43

Why not just replace the desktop ?

I've done this a couple for relatives and have just gone with an ex-lease Dell (plenty of C2D's and some with W7 if you're lucky) for $100. Add a 19" Samsung widescreen lcd for $80, a wireless keyboard for $30 and a webcam for $30 and your done.

Some friends recently bought an i5 with 500GB drive and 6GB ram for their old man who just uses it for Stuff and Trademe and thats it. He doesn't like it at all. The screen is ok, but the keyboard is too small and its too heavy.