Hello SNL;

Hold tight.

First, there is Dell Auction that has some terrific deals if you have a choice of Dell. Got one there a few months ago and at an amazing price of $ 325.
2ed; The old computer that seems slow can be restored to life easily. Here is how.

'My Computer" and RIGHT click on "C: Drive" and go down to "Properties" .When open you will see how much room is left on your drive. Should be at LEAST 1/4 or MORE of room left for best performance. Now, look up to the menu for "TOOLS". When open will see 3 Powerful tools that will improve performance dramatically.

They take a lot of time so patients is required. If you can get in the habit of running one of the first 2 each night before going to bed will make a real difference. Alternate them and let them do their thing while you sleep.

Have 3 Dells. The oldest is almost 7yrs and I love it. Older computers with Linux are hard to beat. Linux will breath a new life in to any computer.

Good luck

tom