Hi Richard - My vote is for EMachines. They are what I always recommend to people who want a computer primarily to use the internet, word processing, etc. They are really, really inexpensive, and seldom have any problems. Plus, they are very easy to put together. Everything is color-coded. I think you could do it on your own.

I just helped a friend buy an EMachine two weeks ago. She got the computer, a 17" inch monitor and a Canon color photo printer for $350 after rebates. I'm also typing right now on Mary's emachine which she got for about the same amount, though her free printer is still sitting in a box in the basement - kind of junky.

You can find them at BestBuy, CompUSA, Circuit City,Costco...

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