computer for the parents

[mac7]

Well it doesn't get much more off topic than this. The parents are looking for a laptop, they are completely hopeless when it comes to setting them up etc. I am living the other end of the country and would be no use to them. Any advise where to purchase a computer that can also offer a decent level of customer support/service etc .they live near maynooth.thanks in advance.

[Venom]

Well it doesn't get much more off topic than this. The parents are looking for a laptop, they are completely hopeless when it comes to setting them up etc. I am living the other end of the country and would be no use to them. Any advise where to purchase a computer that can also offer a decent level of customer support/service etc .they live near maynooth.thanks in advance.

:P

On a serious note, have you considered something with a touch screen instead? Seems to take away the confusion factor a bit for the older person. Less buttons etc. Support I'm not sure on.

[mac7]

Nice one I see you are familiar with their old computer. I thought the same as you got them a galaxy tablet for Christmas mother loves it. But it drove the auld lad demented he wants his buttons and mouse ,no moving screens and disappearing keyboards for him

[Owen E46]

For when you do get the computer, might be worth installing some software such as log me in so you can remotely access the computer if/ invariably/ when, the shit hits the fan

[nsheridan]

Got my parents chrome books. They don't use word or anything, just internet for booking holidays, buying from amazon and buying cinema tickets. 2 support calls in 2 years - 1 because PDFs stopped working (plugin got disabled) and 1 because my mother wanted to add a link to gmail from the task bar.

Got a wireless epson printer & scanner, works flawlessly.

[ciars]

All sound advice, but to add to it.. ensure you get something running Windows 7 and NOT 8 - if it's shipped with 8 enquire about the ability to downgrade (more like upgrade) to Win 7 for them. Life will be much easier for them and ultimately for yourself!

[mac7]

Thanks for all the advise, like the sound of the chrome books ,perfect for what he would be using a computer for (emails, Google streaming films and a bit of printing) ,the only downside I see is, the older you get the more blind you get (and he's fair old) I would be worried if a 14 " screen will be big enough. As for the remote access and Windows 7 if he gets the laptop it definitely make life easier for everyone.God help my kids when they have to buy tech for me in around 50 years " in my day a phone was for internet, satnav,games, calculator, emails, clock ooh and calls and I don't want none of that virtual projection teleportation fancy shit on my new phone " imagine where Id end up Thanks again everybody .

[mac7]

Thanks for all the advise, like the sound of the chrome books ,perfect for what he would be using a computer for (emails, Google streaming films and a bit of printing) ,the only downside I see is, the older you get the more blind you get (and he's fair old) I would be worried if a 14 " screen will be big enough. As for the remote access and Windows 7 if he gets the laptop it definitely make life easier for everyone.God help my kids when they have to buy tech for me in around 50 years " in my day a phone was for internet, satnav,games, calculator, emails, clock ooh and calls and I don't want none of that virtual projection teleportation fancy shit on my new phone " imagine where Id end up Thanks again everybody .

[nsheridan]

There's an extension you can install in chrome for remote desktop access:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chrome-remote-desktop/gbchcmhmhahfdphkhkmpfmihenigjmpp