Hello, Thank you very much for your ideas about XP and buying a new computer. Joan from snowy and cold Ma

My mother has been looking for a new desktop. She does not want a laptop. She has run across the all in one computers with the large screen. I think HP has a line called Envy. I haven't paid any attention to these since it's not something I'm interested in. Does anyone have any knowledge, experience, or opinions on these type of machines? Lori Camper > On Mar 19, 2014, at 6:44 PM, Dasmi1170@aol.com wrote: > > Thank you very much for your ideas about XP and buying a new computer.

There are both pros and cons to an all in one -- for most being a con - if anything goes wrong, the whole thing has to be taken to the shop. Another con (in my opinion) is that most aren't expandable so you can't add anything (such as a better video card) that won't run through a USB port. Biggest pro is that they take less space as a general rule. If you decide to get one, make absolutely sure it has everything you need. Aloha Wayne, NH6K -----Original Message----- From: computers-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:computers-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Lori Camper Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 4:54 PM To: computers@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Buying a new Computer. My mother has been looking for a new desktop. She does not want a laptop. She has run across the all in one computers with the large screen. I think HP has a line called Envy. I haven't paid any attention to these since it's not something I'm interested in. Does anyone have any knowledge, experience, or opinions on these type of machines? Lori Camper > On Mar 19, 2014, at 6:44 PM, Dasmi1170@aol.com wrote: > > Thank you very much for your ideas about XP and buying a new computer. :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: Please refrain from posting commercial URLs and from discussing prices on the list. You can buy/sell for free on the Genealogical Materials lists. This list is for peer-to-peer support and discussion of computer problems incurred in genealogy research. Use caution when following any advice. :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to COMPUTERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Lori, I purchased an HP Compaq Elite 8300 All in One. Looked very impressive and for a while worked well ( came with Windows 7 Pro ) installed. It worked for a few months, then suddenly gave up the ghost. Contacted HP Tech Assistance and no one could work out the problem. After a couple of months procrastination, HP replaced the computer. I have had a number of problems with this one, and in the last instance, could not get the problem fixed by the Indian technicians. Finally, fixed it myself. I have little faith in HP Tech Support, and if I get another problem, will get rid of all the HP baggage on the computer and install my own copy of Windows 7, which I have purchased in anticipation. Having said that, the computer is now behaving itself. It must be aware of what is in store for it. There are a number of All in One Computers available, and I suggest a Google search, particularly looking at Reviews. Hope you have better luck than mine. Ken Smart. -----Original Message----- From: Lori Camper Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2014 12:54 PM To: computers@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Buying a new Computer. My mother has been looking for a new desktop. She does not want a laptop. She has run across the all in one computers with the large screen. I think HP has a line called Envy. I haven't paid any attention to these since it's not something I'm interested in. Does anyone have any knowledge, experience, or opinions on these type of machines? Lori Camper ----- 19/14