Just the Basics

Paddy · 02-01-2012, 04:08 AM

Hey all, I'm just looking for advice on either buying or building a super simple computer. Literally all I am going to be using it for is writing, so it needs capability to run a word processor, and hook up to a printer and a flash drive. Basically just a big typewriter. I might upgrade it later, but for now I don't want to spend much or have any distractions on the computer.

Also I would love any advice on keyboards that people really like and a large monitor(s), which doesn't need to have much in the way of picture quality.

Thanks in advance!
-Patrick

**jmacavali** · 02-01-2012, 06:17 AM

Seems over the top to want to build a PC for this use. Don't you or family/friends have an old one laying around that they don't use. Or hit up craigslist/ebay for some cheap ones.

IAntDemo · 02-01-2012, 08:39 AM

Ye you don't need nothing special for this, as jmac said you should get a old one around a friends or family and purchase a nice luxury moniter on your own behalf as long as it has the right connections which in doubt it will..

Macmaster4k2 · 02-01-2012, 02:22 PM

What is your price range? there are many prebuilt computers out there like, dell, hp, etc. that are very affordable and most if not all computers nowadays come standard to being able to run a word processing software with ease

Paddy · 02-01-2012, 07:29 PM

Thanks all- That was what I was thinking, just was having trouble finding something basic -and therefore cheap- enough, but I think I've tracked one down. I was equally interested if anyone knew a place, other than craigslist, to find cheap, large monitors? Again, doesn't need to be flat screen or HD or any thing like that, just looking for something at least in the 24-26" range. Thanks again!

Macmaster4k2 · 02-01-2012, 09:07 PM

glad to be of help. Have you tried newegg.com? they have refurbs for cheap there

KiingDavid · 02-02-2012, 02:08 AM

Keyboard. If all your gonna be doing is typing get a mechanical like the DAS

Newegg.com - Das Keyboard DASK3PROMS1 (855800001166) Black 104 Normal Keys USB Wired Standard Model S Professional Keyboard

it'll probably be worth more than the computer u want lol
If thats not for you, this DELL keyboard that im using has got a nice feel and a fat space bar. Dunno what its called but the Model is L100

This link is just to give you an idea about it. i've never bought anything from here before
http://www.buypcsupplies.com/product/38550/

02-01-2012, 04:08 AM	#1
Paddy Beta Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United States Posts: 2	Just the Basics Hey all, I'm just looking for advice on either buying or building a super simple computer. Literally all I am going to be using it for is writing, so it needs capability to run a word processor, and hook up to a printer and a flash drive. Basically just a big typewriter. I might upgrade it later, but for now I don't want to spend much or have any distractions on the computer. Also I would love any advice on keyboards that people really like and a large monitor(s), which doesn't need to have much in the way of picture quality. Thanks in advance! -Patrick

02-01-2012, 06:17 AM	#2
jmacavali Site Team Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,337	Re: Just the Basics Seems over the top to want to build a PC for this use. Don't you or family/friends have an old one laying around that they don't use. Or hit up craigslist/ebay for some cheap ones. __________________ ************************************** Don't take life too seriously -- no one gets out alive. Plus, who wants to arrive to the hereafter in pristine condition wearing a suit and tie? I want to slide in sideways, worn out, used up, hair a mess, clothes tattered, & screaming, "Whooo! What a ride!" **************************************

02-01-2012, 08:39 AM	#3
IAntDemo xxcobraxx Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: England Posts: 5,896	Re: Just the Basics Ye you don't need nothing special for this, as jmac said you should get a old one around a friends or family and purchase a nice luxury moniter on your own behalf as long as it has the right connections which in doubt it will..

02-01-2012, 02:22 PM	#4
Macmaster4k2 In Runtime Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 162	Re: Just the Basics What is your price range? there are many prebuilt computers out there like, dell, hp, etc. that are very affordable and most if not all computers nowadays come standard to being able to run a word processing software with ease

02-01-2012, 07:29 PM	#5
Paddy Beta Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United States Posts: 2	Re: Just the Basics Thanks all- That was what I was thinking, just was having trouble finding something basic -and therefore cheap- enough, but I think I've tracked one down. I was equally interested if anyone knew a place, other than craigslist, to find cheap, large monitors? Again, doesn't need to be flat screen or HD or any thing like that, just looking for something at least in the 24-26" range. Thanks again!

02-01-2012, 09:07 PM	#6
Macmaster4k2 In Runtime Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 162	Re: Just the Basics glad to be of help. Have you tried newegg.com? they have refurbs for cheap there

02-02-2012, 02:08 AM	#7
KiingDavid Baseband Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 36	Re: Just the Basics Keyboard. If all your gonna be doing is typing get a mechanical like the DAS Newegg.com - Das Keyboard DASK3PROMS1 (855800001166) Black 104 Normal Keys USB Wired Standard Model S Professional Keyboard it'll probably be worth more than the computer u want lol If thats not for you, this DELL keyboard that im using has got a nice feel and a fat space bar. Dunno what its called but the Model is L100 This link is just to give you an idea about it. i've never bought anything from here before http://www.buypcsupplies.com/product/38550/

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