hope that helps

Absolutely And thanks very very much.

Oh, one more pick of your brain. I had initially thought I would go to Staples and get the new pc.

Today, as I was coming out of Waldbaums and walking home (which is quite a walk or a short bus ride), I noticed a computer store. I walked in and saw various desktops, etc. I asked the guy "oh you sell desktops and monitors"?

He said sure. So I asked some questions and he has desktops and monitors (19inch) that start at $400. Windows 7 and he said "I can put Microsoft word on it for you).

So for $400 and maybe a bit extra for more ram, instead of going all the way to Staples, I could just walk in this place and buy the computer and load it on my carry thing and lug it home.

So do you think Staples is better or buying it this way? I have usually purchased my computers from computer stores and never had a problem. And the reason I'd really like to do it this way is I can get there much easier than going to Staples (god forbid something goes wrong).

Oh, the hard drive was 500 gigs.

He can probably do better.

I'm just getting all my info before I make the final commitment.

Thanks, Melody

Were these totally new computers - from known brands - acer, hp, compaq, etc?
or were they ones he built himself? Or rebuilt/ refurbished?
- which is fine - but could be cut rate parts inside or quality parts- hard to tell unless he gives you some info & paperwork about the inside parts...

what kind of warranty? - would he provide repairs himself if needed?
does the place look legit or shady/fly by night?

you'd have to compare the CPU speed - the ram - the drive size
it would be nice to know the brand of motherboard that is inside if they are self built.. Intel, MSI, ASUS...

Not to worry. I'm printing out what you wrote. I'm going to go back and ask him questions and write everything down. THEN I'll run it all by you.

But right now we are preparing for a hurricane so I'm not going anywhere this weekend. Probably next week this will all be done.

Oh my god, first we have an earthquake and now we are preparing for Hurricane Irene.

Will update when I have more info.

Love ya

Melody

Be safe - it looks like it will get to NY area Sunday -

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical...1109_5day.html

Well, I am like a girl scout. I have my Grab and Go Bag right by the door in case the National Guard comes and evacuates us. I have radio and batteries and meds and hygiene products and everything the Red Cross said to put in a Grab and Go bag.

I am also putting my living room couches AGAINST the front windows (which will hold the verticals in place), so if the WIND does blow inwards, the glass will go against verticals. (hopefully anyway).

I'm glad we didn't buy the new computer yet.

Good Grief

Melody

I'm such a worrier.

Jo, I'm wondering if Melody and her hubby would have been evacuated?