Waldo   96 #1 Posted July 17, 2018 Hello,  I'm looking for a computer for an elderly relative. They had a Windows XP net top, which has just given up the ghost. So, he already has KB / mouse / monitor. Just need to replace the computer itself.  I'm thinking something net top sized with Windows 10 on it. About 200 quid to spend. Any suggestions? On Amazon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
geared   317 #2 Posted July 17, 2018 Lots of options, but from experience windows really struggles on systems with less than 64GB storage space.  Also it's unlikely you'll find something with PS/2 ports for both an old keyboard and an old mouse, so you might need a USB one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
louca001 Â Â 10 #3 Posted July 18, 2018 A though Chromebook with USB mouse would be perfect. Â Virtually indestructible, doesn't need antivirus, doesn't break, can be restored in seconds and it powers on in an instant. Â Doesn't have windows and offline use is limited but Google has it's own versions of office applications and there's also office online now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ez8004   10 #4 Posted July 18, 2018 https://itzoo.co.uk/collections/workstations/products/hp-z230-workstation-xeon-e3-1225-3-20ghz-250gb-ssd-windows-10-pro  Sign up to the newsletter and get 10% off as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Lastnet IT Â Â 10 #5 Posted July 18, 2018 Give Aspire Sheffield a call. They recycle corporate/education/etc PCs and resell them. We often send stuff to them. Â I obviously can't speak for them (what they have/don't have), but from previous experience, for that budget I'd think you'd comfortably get a fairly decent i5 system. Â Website: http://www.aspire-sheffield.co.uk/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Hopman   46 #6 Posted July 18, 2018 Give Aspire Sheffield a call. They recycle corporate/education/etc PCs and resell them. Website: http://www.aspire-sheffield.co.uk/  I'll second this having used them previously. (And it's easy to park there.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
swarfendor437 Â Â 14 #7 Posted July 22, 2018 Another vote for Aspire too - we have donated old kit to them from work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Firparnian   10 #8 Posted July 27, 2018 Another vote for Aspire, I've had a laptop and a desktop from them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Brill   10 #9 Posted August 14, 2018 Hello, I'm looking for a computer for an elderly relative. They had a Windows XP net top, which has just given up the ghost. So, he already has KB / mouse / monitor. Just need to replace the computer itself.  I'm thinking something net top sized with Windows 10 on it. About 200 quid to spend. Any suggestions? On Amazon?  I bought a Lenovo Thinkcentre off eBay for £40 delivered from a guy/company that buys old business machines, No operating system, 160 HDD/2GB RAM. They are "SFF" such as doctors have. I've upgraded mine to 500 HDD/8GB RAM. They are easy to get into (no screws) I think mine is great, running Win 10. If you are close to S60 I could put you an OS on it. Ordered before 3pm for next day delivery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
alchresearch   214 #10 Posted August 15, 2018 Have a look on Ebay for the HP DC7800.  They're usually well looked after ex-NHS machines. Various specs available, from core 2 duo to core i7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
zach   235 #11 Posted August 15, 2018 Just noticed a HP Elitedesk 800 G2 Mini on Gumtree for £150 (i3)  Not sure if this is in your price range but they are really good, very small PC's. I have the i5 version and it's a very capable system. Mine is a tad wasted as a HTPC in the bedroom as can do much more. These have a desktop CPU, not the usual low power CPUs found in most USFF systems.  If you look into it, make sure it's the G2. The G1 had issues with NVME drives. I think all the 800 G2's have WiFi built in but double check that too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mossway   15 #12 Posted August 16, 2018 Why do they need a PC/Laptop Couldn’t they manage with a 12.9 inch iPad which is almost idiot proof, and wireless printers are pretty cheapo if they need to print anything. Plenty second hand on Cashconverters/generators etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...