Is this computer good for someone new to computers?
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Yes, I'm not a computer expert either. I am just a basic user. I really love it. It seems user friendly to me and I enjoy using it. I get my e-mail and look up different things and play games. What is also nice is that you can take it wherever you want in the house and it runs off a battery providing you get the wireless router for it, which doesn't cost much. I would buy it again if needed. Have fun.
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Most definately, I wuld say. The Acer is my 5th laptop it the last 20 years. It also the largest. The full size keyboard and desk top like screen are very comfortable to work with. If someone is showing you how to accomplish tasks or explain the workings of a PC it is easier to see what is happening and the larger keyboard makes for less mistakes. The Acer touch pad works very smoothly (but I prefer a mouse). The speakers are great resulting in very clear sound. Windows 7 makes it very easy to install apps and devices. And there is a users manual available via download.
1593953
Absolutely. Mine is a great computer and the larger screen makes it easier to watch videos and movies.
1593954
Yes. It has an easy keyboard that is backlit making it easier to see the keyboard. It is easy to use.
1593955
Cindy, I highly recommend that a computer store or "computer IT type individual" do the initial required backup- which my computer refused to do- and do all the installations for you. (like Microsoft or a different anti-virus program if you wanted it). It has been a nightmare for me and I've used them 16+ yrs., but w/ IT at work doing the hard stuff! Once you have everything installed it will be great. I'd recommend taking classes if you are totally new to computers. I bought this Acer with Windows 7 because no one I know likes W8. I hear the windows 9 should be better.
1945717
You can use it out of the box. You can also go on line and get more activities. It's a great introduction to learning on computers. Very child friendly.
765211
No this is just a basic computer for regular stuff like browsing the internet and do some office work. if you plan to game you have to add memory and a good video card, and even like that it maybe slow cause it have a Pentium 4 processor.
1022005
Yes I recommend this PC for you, but you will need ALL of the Software to install from scratch and do the BIOS Update.
799240
This is an excellent high end pc. The advantage of all in one is that you don't have separate big bulky CPU tower. One unit has has everything. Basically the monitor has everything in it. It's pretty fast and for a person who is not PC literate this will be a good starting point. I use Windows 8.1 (You can upgrade for free from Windows 8) and I do not have any issues.
1281288
I wouldn't buy it from the outfit I purchased it from. Nice computer, depends on the software you need. mine came with Basic Office. You won't be sorry with a HP.
215461
To me this is a fast computer! I don't play video games. It will certainly be quite good for your school work. Suggest that you look at your video game site and see what the specifications are, then cross check here with the information that Amazon provides. The Toshiba site also has good information and I checked it several times while I was deciding which computer would be right for me. There should be an 800 number on that site.
1374925
You really have to know what you will be doing with the computer then go from there. A real good place for research is newegg. You can do a virtual build to make sure everything is compatible and then other builders will review your build.
1637050
I think it is, but to be honest I regret buying it.... Its extremely slow to load, internet takes forever to load pages, and I have a 90 mbps internet connection.... I'd go with something that has atleast 6-8 gb of ram, and 3rd generation i5 processor or better
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It depends on your needs. Home business, office work, school, or just for fun? It's a powerful computer, and for average use works very well!! If you want something that also games well, you will need to have a better video card installed. Otherwise for the money you can't beat this computer! :)
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I bought it for my father-in-law, so I'm not using it all the time. But... I'm thinking it may be that good as a gaming machine. - it does have a good-sized hard drive and a decent processor, but it doesn't have the high end video card that would be best for gaming. It seems to be a good computer and the price was good though.
497865
Yes, absolutely. Awesome computer. Also please read the reviews, it's a great laptop.
699536
Bought this laltop fir my sister for school. She has no comaints on it. It seems to do everything she needs, so yes. I think it's a good computer.I
53452
This computer is fast and also isn't that good for gaming. The graphics card is kind of crappy. Depending upon what type of hard drive you have . . . You could open up the case and plug in your old hard drive. OR you could transfer it through your network. . . Google would have detailed instructions as well.
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Basically, no. It's more than adequate for a lot of games available in the Windows Store, but if you want to play really graphically intensive games, you could easily wind up getting a lot of CPU lag or having to turn down your resolution. Two other considerations lead me to characterize this computer as a poor gaming rig. One, without an optical drive, installation and play can be a bit of a hassle. Two, Windows 8 eats a lot of memory by itself and the lack of support for XP-based software is a real barrier to playing older games. For example, I got Red Alert 3 to install okay, but W8 doesn't handle the game well at runtime at all. It's prone to crashing and so laggy that the game is entirely unplayable. That said, if your interest is in games with relatively low CPU/GPU demand and are intended for the Windows 8 platform, you should be fine. Otherwise, as a gaming rig, my review of this computer is lukewarm at best. That said, I'm still entirely satisfied with this machine, and it offers excellent value for its price point.
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yes... I believe so, but it really is a horrible machine. It comes with 4 gig of ram, which barely runs windows. I also had to send in to get mother board replaced, and I still had memory problems. They gave me an additional 4 gig of ram and it helped marginally. But if I opened more than 4 browsers, I would get a message saying I need to close programs. If I did not close programs the browsers would crash. They now want me to buy 16 gigs of ram, which I am waiting to hear back if they will provide free of charge, which I am not hopeful they will do. For a modern laptop, it performs like a windows 95 vintage computer...... Would HIGHLY not recommend buying this machine. yes... I believe so, but it really is a horrible machine. It comes with 4 gig of ram, which barely runs windows. I also had to send in to get mother board replaced, and I still had memory problems. They gave me an additional 4 gig of ram and it helped marginally. But if I opened more than 4 browsers, I would get a message saying I need to close programs. If I did not close programs the browsers would crash. They now want me to buy 16 gigs of ram, which I am waiting to hear back if they will provide free of charge, which I am not hopeful they will do. For a modern laptop, it performs like a... » Read More yes... I believe so, but it really is a horrible machine. It comes with 4 gig of ram, which barely runs windows. I also had to send in to get mother board replaced, and I still had memory problems. They gave me an additional 4 gig of ram and it helped marginally. But if I opened more than 4 browsers, I would get a message saying I need to close programs. If I did not close programs the browsers would crash. They now want me to buy 16 gigs of ram, which I am waiting to hear back if they will provide free of charge, which I am not hopeful they will do. For a modern laptop, it performs like a windows 95 vintage computer...... Would HIGHLY not recommend buying this machine. « Show Less
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Honestly I probably wouldn't say so. It is a duriable computer for the price. I run it 24 7 as a webserver