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To: mr.mark who started this subject	8/14/2001 2:19:34 PM
From: bowledover	Read Replies (2) of 110653

Hi. I've been reading the board for a little while and am wondering if anyone could offer some commentary/suggestions. This is basic stuff so please bear with me, I am a relative novice with computers and getting old and slow. Recently I spoke with a young man who seems very knowledgeable about computers (good job in computers with a major hospital) - recommended by a friend for whom he did some work, upgrading a computer. We are looking for a new computer that will be used primarily for use on financial sites and trading. We only have a regular phone hook-up now but hope (not sure) to get a dsl, cable broadband or satellite hook-up to improve speed. We may do a little with graphics, video (digital pictures?) but probably very little. We need a good audio hook-up. It was suggested we get a Dell with: Windows 2000k (he said ME is not good and XP still has problems - I note recent comments here that XP will be available soon yet I heard on CNBC yesterday or today shipment will be delayed. My point being I really don't like Msft nor their products but have little choice. If W2000k works well I'd rather not trust a new mass market product - really don't trust them - I can't solve problems myself as many of you do.) a Pentium III (not IV - not clear but I think I understood) at 1GH minimum probably 512MG of Ram ---- is there a specific form or type of Ram that is important? 20G hard drive he mentioned a Nvidia card, an ethenet port and the best modem (which is?) Although more expensive, we are looking at a flat-panel monitor; are they truly better for the eyes? Certainly lighter and that is a consideration. That was all. We may need other things I am not aware of. Any suggestions appreciated. I visited the Dell site and it appears I could get that kind of set up through their 'workstation' line. Would this do the job? Better or more/other needed components? David

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