Going to buy my last PC- maybe

RachelD

I'm retiring soon and want to buy a PC that will be futureproofed (as much as that is possible)l as I may have to make this my last PC purchase. So far I've had Mesh and 2 Dell computers each lasting 5 or 6 years- Never had any probs with Dell.

I use a computer for email, surfing, shopping, family history, letters articles I write, and the only games I play are Scrabble and similar- I play those in online tournaments. I have loads of family history research to store- once I get round to typing it up. I'd like to do more with photos and video. I'd also like to be wireless and have blu-ray.

What would be a good reliable buy? Friends recommend Novatech and Apple. My only reservation about Apple is that it may not accept my current Family history programme- Legacy. I need a 21 in monitor and a good keyboard.
Budget ...about £900.
Thanks.

penrhyn

If you are happy with Dell then why not buy another. Don't see why you need wireless for a desktop but thats up to you.
Plenty of choice for your budget, though for what you want to do £500 should cover it.

https://www.dmxdimension.com

John_Gray

You say you're retiring, and you are expecting to make your last PC purchase?

So if you're 60, or even 65, you probably have at least another 20-25 years ahead of you. :A Bear in mind that the original IBM PC came out in the UK only in early 1982, just less than thirty years ago...

So think of this purchase as 'your last PC bar four or five...' :T

CLAPTON

£900 is a massive amount for your requirements which seem very modest ... think around 500

boliston

If you like apple then the imac 21.5" would seem worth considering. At least you get a decent IPS panel screen instead of the usual ubiquitous TN film so you get more realistic colours. If it weren't for the fact that it is not guaranteed to easily dual boot with Ubuntu I would probably get one. Some windows apps will run under wine for os-x.

F1_Fan_3

HI, at present the Intel Core i5 is the one to go for.
With 4gb of 1600mhz RAM and say a 1tb HD.
This will give you the best mix of performance V price.
Its also the latest platform from Intel so will be good for "future proofing".
Good system with W7 premium and 22" TFT should be around £700 all in.
Best of luck!

macman

There is no Mac-compatible version of Legacy Family Tree available. However you could still run the Windows edn under Bootcamp if you went the Mac route.

Poppycat

Your better of getting a pc for around £500 or less and shove the over £400 in a decent ISA account to get some interest then do same again. The in 4-5 years time you have enough for another decent pc.

Pcs change very quickly what costs £500 now will be £200 or less in a couple of years time, they devalue so quickly

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Poppycat wrote: »

Your better of getting a pc for around £500 or less and shove the over £400 in a decent ISA account to get some interest then do same again. The in 4-5 years time you have enough for another decent pc.

Pcs change very quickly what costs £500 now will be £200 or less in a couple of years time, they devalue so quickly

Very sound advice. You really would be shocked at how much PCs change hardware wise and their value. Even I am and I work in IT. Looking at today's prices did make me think; spend what's needed and save the rest for 4 - 6 years time!

Eric_Pisch

Deleted_User wrote: »

Very sound advice. You really would be shocked at how much PCs change hardware wise and their value. Even I am and I work in IT. Looking at today's prices did make me think; spend what's needed and save the rest for 4 - 6 years time!

yep you should be able to get a monster pc with 24" monitor for £500 that's more than capable of what you want, expect to replace it in 5-6 years thou, that's the nature of the beast.

macman

Poppycat wrote: »

Your better of getting a pc for around £500 or less and shove the over £400 in a decent ISA account to get some interest then do same again. The in 4-5 years time you have enough for another decent pc.

Pcs change very quickly what costs £500 now will be £200 or less in a couple of years time, they devalue so quickly

PC's do. Macs don't.