I have seen some systems advertised on TV in the $1,000 range that sound
pretty good, but I am not the expert. I would like a system that is
excellent on the Internet (surfing), e-mail, pictures (still and
moving), Webcam for talking and seeing you and Ben like when we were in Texas, as well as
doing worksheets (Excel), word processing (Word), accounting, and a
personal record keeping system (Quicken), and of course some of the
newer games. A scanner would be nice if I can figure out how to use
it. The system should be the fast, plenty of memory.
A new printer (easily switchable between B&W and color as needed), one
of those large monitors, and be good for the next 10 years. Do you
think we can get this all for around $55 or so? What do you really
think a better than above average system would cost?

Dell's still at the top of my NOT list, followed shortly thereafter by “the Cow.” I don't want them to get another integrated PoS from a superstore, either. Ack. It would be easier if I were shopping just for me. Suggestions? Comments? Smart remarks? Horror stories?