Posts by jmhumr

Quote:Originally Posted by boournz I have a NUC myself, I got if for myself with a specific purpose in mind and knowing the limitations. Keep in mind you will need a keyboard and mouse (that's one usb port), if your mom has any need...

Quote:Originally Posted by macks I know I wouldn't want to run productivity software on a NUC. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119261 This case would allow you to have a dvd drive and a much more powerful...

Quote:Originally Posted by srauly I've read a few posts here that mention the NUC, so I took a look on NewEgg, and I have to say that the two "kits" that came up there didn't seem all that impressive to me, especially for the money....

I think I found sorta what I was looking for in the Intel NUC. Thanks for the replies.

Quote:Originally Posted by macks If you want to get her a Dell Zino then get her a Dell Zino. They were discontinued almost 18 months ago. I thought about eBaying one, but the upgrade options are slim.

Hello, here's my situation, and I appreciate any input: I'd like to build my mom a new PC. She's works from home, but is just a general user with no special requirements. However, I'm not keen on building her another dinosaur-style...

Quote: Originally Posted by rjwilson37 I got a refurbished 3250e for my mom with the 4330 because she buys/plays the graphical slot games and figured I would get her the upgraded graphics. I have the 6850e and have to say that the...

I'm thinking of buying a Zino for my mom, who will use is strictly as a MS Office and internet computer for her work office. I have a few questions: 1) The Zino will pretty much knock those tasks out of the park for the long-haul,...

Nope, and I smell bust for iPad. Apple came late to the tablet game and didn't bring anything innovative to show for it. I'm still more impressed with my Touch.

Quote: Originally Posted by navychop You mean about how he insists SED is coming? OLED is probably IT, folks. It works today, it only needs scaling up. More of a technology issue than a scientific one. Plasma has been declining. ...