[asphaltgambler]

I currently have a really old machine (HP) at home with 433/319Ram running Wn98 with Office and Mozilla. Connection is DSL with ext firewall.

More and more I find newly loaded apps that will not / occasionally work. USB connections /devices that seem to conflict, security isses, etc, etc. I want a machine that works quickly, really good video (streaming) has the latest OS so there are no issues with backward compatibilty.

The main use is word processing, Internet, video. That's it.
I have a new flat creen and only need just the machine. I think the best $$ way is to purchase a new from one of the giant retailers with the software loaded or have one built.

There are many local retailers; Best Buy, Circuit City, etc where you can have them 'customize' a machine with the hardware and software that you want.

Advice please, thanks!