the system is using all of the latest technology, unless pointed out to them.
PCI Express rather than PCI, SATA hard drives rather than standard IDE, and DDR2 memory rather than the present standard DDR. All provide maximum flexibility for future growth.
[as long as tech support doesn't tell you to reinstall the operating system. LOL]
Well, after losing EVERYTHING on my computer yesterday and not being able to get a copy of WORD and Powerpoint that is compatible with WINDOWS ME (found 1 on-line for about $60.00 more than the 2003 edition which of course is incompatible with ME) and the fact that I will lose some necessary items if I were to upgrade to XP, I think at this point it makes sense to just buy a new computer. Problem is--I don't know what "brand" to go for.
I have a Compaq (which would now be HP) and it has served me well for about 5 years. I have a friend who has had many problems with her Dell. My brother suggested e-machine, which I may be able to get at BJ's Warehouse of all places. Can anyone make some recommendations to steer me in the right direction?

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