My 74 yo mother had a I book, she loved it, but it gave up the ghost. She wants something dirt simple, to be able to do quiken/memos/solitaire. Yes?
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Hi, I too have old MAC laptops. I bit the bullet and searched on Goggle for " used macs" It is not the best way but it worked for me. I has aquired 4used macs and am surviving the on slot of the new tech, OS systems and etc. It is a bit of crap shoot but I have extended my use of "clasic" SW.but the time is near where I will have to go to the newer software. The new SWis making our old SW useless. Regards W. Kirhgofer
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Hi, I too have old MAC laptops. I bit the bullet and searched on Goggle for " used macs" It is not the best way but it worked for me. I has aquired 4 used macs and am surviving the on slot of the new tech, OS systems and etc. It is a bit of crap shoot but I have extended my use of "clasic" SW. but the time is near where I will have to go to the newer software. The new SW is making our old SW useless. Regards W. Kirhgofer
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Yes! I bought one for my 11 year old grandson. I have been downloading apps on it so he would have some games. I got the resistive screen so it's best to use a stylest but works with finger also. Angery Birds Star wars looks awsome! Turn it on and two touches your playing.
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Maybe Dennis is a senior, or maybe he is just helping a senior with the selection. I am trying to find something for my parents, who are 80-ish. They had a computer a while back for word processing, but have never gone online. I know they would love it if they had a very user-friendly machine. Dennis, did you find something good? I'd love to know.
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Unfortunately, I don't have it with me. I gave it as a gift to my 86 year old mother. As I recall, I used the touch screen controls on the front and dragged in the pictures from my I Photo. Sorry I can't be more helpful but I recall it being pretty easy.
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Onenote, Some Lenovo apps(Support, Kindle, Settings, Quicksnip, app shop, system update), Lenovo driver settings, all the basic windows 8 software, skype, Free trial to office, Evernote free trial(Onenote is far better due to offline availability), and I could go on it's a pretty neat package but there's A LOT of free stuff on the store with upgradability that's well worth it. If you're into sketching I highly recommend getting sketchbook express the stylus that comes with it works well with SE. Also if you do plan to get the tablet make sure to update everything drivers, intel graphics accelerator, and the apps before you go to windows 8.1. It will make your experience with it a whole helluva lot better. Cheers!
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Here is a link that does an excellent comparison of 3 computers that are marketed as "senior computers". This compares the features of the WOW, Telekin and A Plus computers. Check it out http://www.aplusseniorcomputer.com/touch%20screen.htmThe Telikin and the WOW! Computers are the same computers (WOW! is sold by a marketing company) and are Linux based computers that offers a basic computer experience for seniors with simple needs. Email, surf the web, Video Chat, and a basic word processor.WOW is sold by First Street. Here is a link for them http://www.mywowcomputer.com/I bought the Telekin for my 91 year old Father and he loves it. It has been a great experience for both he and my 91 year old Mother. Here is a link that does an excellent comparison of 3 computers that are marketed as "senior computers". This compares the features of the WOW, Telekin and A Plus computers. Check it out http://www.aplusseniorcomputer.com/touch%20screen.htmThe Telikin and the WOW! Computers are the same computers (WOW! is sold by a marketing company) and are Linux based computers that offers a basic computer experience for seniors with simple needs. Email, surf the web, Video Chat, and a basic word processor.WOW is sold by First Street. Here is a link for them... » Read More Here is a link that does an excellent comparison of 3 computers that are marketed as "senior computers". This compares the features of the WOW, Telekin and A Plus computers. Check it out http://www.aplusseniorcomputer.com/touch%20screen.htmThe Telikin and the WOW! Computers are the same computers (WOW! is sold by a marketing company) and are Linux based computers that offers a basic computer experience for seniors with simple needs. Email, surf the web, Video Chat, and a basic word processor.WOW is sold by First Street. Here is a link for them http://www.mywowcomputer.com/I bought the Telekin for my 91 year old Father and he loves it. It has been a great experience for both he and my 91 year old Mother. « Show Less
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I'm curious to know what you chose and how you feel. I'm having this same problem right now. I bought the touchsmart, and it's on the way. But I'm thinking I should have considered imac. Every mac customer loves them, i'm told they last better, perhaps I should pay more for the less equipped machine.For us we primarily use the computer for websurfing, email, word processing, spreadsheets, and picture storage and minor editing (pics of our toddler for grandparents) We're as basic as they come. I have an ipad, she has an hp touchpad, we have an hp netbook, and we have 3 iphones in our family. So we're an eventually split apple/hp household. The question becomes what should i home base computer be? I'm curious to know what you chose and how you feel. I'm having this same problem right now. I bought the touchsmart, and it's on the way. But I'm thinking I should have considered imac. Every mac customer loves them, i'm told they last better, perhaps I should pay more for the less equipped machine.For us we primarily use the computer for websurfing, email, word processing, spreadsheets, and picture storage and minor editing (pics of our toddler for grandparents) We're as basic as they come. I have an ipad, she has an hp touchpad, we have an hp netbook, and we have 3 iphones in... » Read More I'm curious to know what you chose and how you feel. I'm having this same problem right now. I bought the touchsmart, and it's on the way. But I'm thinking I should have considered imac. Every mac customer loves them, i'm told they last better, perhaps I should pay more for the less equipped machine.For us we primarily use the computer for websurfing, email, word processing, spreadsheets, and picture storage and minor editing (pics of our toddler for grandparents) We're as basic as they come. I have an ipad, she has an hp touchpad, we have an hp netbook, and we have 3 iphones in our family. So we're an eventually split apple/hp household. The question becomes what should i home base computer be? « Show Less
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Yes, the interface is not overly complicated. You could also go to a Barnes & Noble store with it, and the staff will be happy to help you.
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I bought the ixl for my 5 year old granddaughter. She has been using my iPad. She was able to start using the ixl with no problems, it is very user friendly. I did have trouble using my Mac to download music but switching to a windows based computer solved that hiccup. New games and photos were not a problem on my Mac.
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I am with you. I have been looking for something smaller than a notebook to travel with that can email, keep track of daily activities, convert currency, show pictures and view ebooks. I don't want a phone because the monthly costs are outrages for the amount I use a cell and most places don't cover europe. If anyone hears of a good all round device I would love to hear about it.
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The logitech system is good but I recommend something more discreet like a clock radio/ camera combo. Unless there is some legal issue and privacy concerns with the nursing home. Hope this helps.
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I haven't seen or heard of one but if you go to you tube and look up NextBook Premuim 8 SE Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich a Quick Review by "cheapgeek" there are quite a few places he posts where you can look for android apps. maybe you can look into them and see if there is one.
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I uploaded pictures for both of my parents (I ended up getting 2) and they have these digital picture frames by their bed and watch the pictures scroll on repeat. So, yes I think this would be ideal for your mother. The only thing I would suggest would be to buy a SD card so you have the option to upload a lot of pictures.
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I would highly recommend the Mi Casa Verde Lite. If you like to tinker, and figure things out... It is a lot of fun. Good technical support... (Call early in the morning for best time to get someone on the phone.)
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I am very pleased with this laptop.Due to the fact that my one living parent is elderly, I would not recommend this laptop for him. He does well on his computer, but I might show him this fascinating one and what all it can do. He might request one!
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Maybe Dennis is a senior, or maybe he is just helping a senior with the selection. I am trying to find something for my parents, who are 80-ish. They had a computer a while back for word processing, but have never gone online. I know they would love it if they had a very user-friendly machine.Dennis, did you find something good? I'd love to know.
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I bought an apple ibook G4 for one of my children to use for homeschool. Even though it is used he has no problems whatsoever....sometimes it will run slow but I believe that has more to do with our internet speed than the actual computer....I actually like the preformance so much I will be looking to purchase 2 more for my other children...if you are familiar with Mac products then this would be a good purchase. Hope this was helpful