From: Paul Rubin (phr_at_netcom.com)
Date: Fri Oct 10 1997 - 18:27:51 EDT
As mentioned earlier I'm trying to help my father buy a computer for
word processing. Although we don't want to spend a fortune, the goal
is good screen quality and minimum hassle, rather than minimum cost.
Minimum hassle mostly means good service and manuals (i.e. a Thinkpad)
and pre-installed software (we're talking about a guy who has never
used a computer). I've located a few used 755 series machines in
the $1000 range, and a new 760 ELD 100 mhz 8/810 with 4x cd and 12.1" TFT
for $1789 (dealer will throw in additional 8 megs free). It sounds
insane to spend this much for the purpose but I'm leaning toward going
with this machine because (1) it's new and has full 3 year warranty,
(2) it has w95 pre-installed and I think it has Lotus Smartsuite
pre-installed, which includes a word processor (MS Word would be
preferable but we can burn that bridge when we come to it),
and (3) it has a large SVGA display which is nicer than the smaller
640x480 displays on the 755 series. Also, it has a built-in CD
which will make it easier to install new software.
My basic question is: is this nuts? If I wanted a word processing
machine for myself, I'd look for a Toshiba T1000SE in the $100 range.
But the idea here is the computer will be used in an office
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