Dell computers
Pros :
1.Cheap.
2.will do the basic tasks you want it to.
3.It`s off the shelf,it`s easy.
4.Many people are happy with their Dells.
Cons :
1.Dell load their PCs with a lot of trial software,that you don`t need,
that slows the system down,is difficult to remove,and asks you to buy it.
Some of it could almost be called spyware itself.See
HERE
2. Dell only gives you recovery CDs,not a real Windows disk,
so if You get problems,you only have the Nuclear Option
of returning the system to the state it was when you bought it.
ie all personal files are wiped.This puts you at the mercy of Dell
Tech support.
3. Dell`s tech support only has two solutions - Restore the whole drive
or send it back to us to fix.Many dollars.
4.Proprietary hardware.Limited up grade options.
You say you don`t want to get into computers any further,but It think it would
be a
very good idea if you acquired the following knowledge -
1.Spyware avoidance and removal - Use Ewido,Spybot Search and destroy,Ad-Aware.
Be careful about what you click on,and what you download
Be careful about the names of programs.Spyware programs try sound
like legitimate programs.ie "Ad-Aware" is good. "NoAdware" is bad
2.Use Zone Alarm firewall and AVG anti -virus.
3.Use Firefox or Opera instead of Internet Explorer.
4.Disable unnecessary startup programs in msconfig start up.
5.The Add/Remove programs utility in the control panel is useful.
6.BACK UP your personal files regularly.Especially important when you don`t
have a Windows CD to repair anything with.
The next poster will give you give you some alternatives to Dell