What to buy?

What kind of computer to get really depends on what your granddaughter intends to use it for. The space issue is a valid one and with a laptop it is something that has the option of your granddaughter being able to take it to multiple locations with her if she needs to. So is this something that she will need a lot of storage with? Whether laptop or desk top you can consider adding to her storage by getting her flash drive stick, sandisk cruzer is the best quality for that. When it comes to laptop she is better off not using a mac unless they have improved a great deal in the last year or so they are not as good if you want desktop then you may want pc or mac both have great features. Since your granddaughter is interested in a laptop, and there is a space issue that may be the way to go, remember this means a smaller screen as most desktop computers have 17in or larger monitors now. The best idea would be to check otu what offers Dell, Hewlet Packard, and other such places are offering, also check with stores such as best buy and such to find out what deals may be available, get the most size for your money, by size I mean memory and storage size. I would suggest that you avoid Acer, while I had a decent lap top for little money I fortunately had the warrenty for it, and with the Acer laptops they tend to need to go through the process of the factory reboot to keep them working. However Acer desktop is one where you can get a lot of computer for a lower price, that works well the only flaw with this would be the letters wear off the keyboard within a month so you may want to get another keyboard if you go that way. Another important thing would be that no matter what you purchase, desktop laptop whatever and most especially if you make the purchase from Best Buy open the box before leaving the store, I purchased a lap top at Best Buy it was a lemon, they honored the 30 day guarentee they had and switched the computer out for another, the problem is they switched it out for a used computer ... when I tried to get them to honor this they said they wouldn't because based on the wear on the keyboard keys it was obviously a used computer when I pointed out that I got it that way they insisted I didn't. When I contacted Acer they said I would have to resolve this with Best Buy, Best Buy said I would need to resolve it with Acer. So it is very important to check the equipment before you leave the store. Especially if going to Best Buy or Walmart for electronics.

I buyed an acer laptop two years ago, have not got any problem with it. It's quite fast. You should consider this brand. It was a good choice for me.

Hey, Well since most people in the world use Windows XP which are installed on regular PC's, I suggest you go with an ordinary PC (laptop). It is much better, and is way easier for people to get used to than with MAC or Linux, DELL is a good laptop brand by the way too. Make sure you have a good day, Happy Lotting!!