Anyone getting rid of an old PC?
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Hiya,
Just thought I'd ask on here before trying eBay, since PHers are generally trustworthy and lovely people and eBayers aren't always.
My Mum passed away not long ago, and my Dad is on his own now but not really interested in going anywhere or doing anything, so I'm trying to find something that will give him an interest to fill his days. One thing he's shown an interest in over the years but has never followed up until now is computer access. He's not used a PC, ever. But the other night we were talking, he was asking me about some stuff and I was looking it up on the Internet as we were talking, and there was more than a hint of "I wish I could do that" from his side.
So now I'm looking for something very old and cheap that can access the Internet and do very little else. I've got my spare laptop here that he could use at a push, but it's far too much computer for what he'd need it for and I'd be in trouble if my main one were to shuffle off this mortal coil unexpectedly.
So what I was wondering is this... Does anyone have an old PC gathering dust somewhere that they'd like to sell to me? Obviously, I'd come and collect from you or else pay for a courier on top of whatever price you're asking for it.
Oh well, worth a punt. As I said - I'd rather buy from a PHer than an eBayer. Thanks for reading, anyway.
Just thought I'd ask on here before trying eBay, since PHers are generally trustworthy and lovely people and eBayers aren't always.
My Mum passed away not long ago, and my Dad is on his own now but not really interested in going anywhere or doing anything, so I'm trying to find something that will give him an interest to fill his days. One thing he's shown an interest in over the years but has never followed up until now is computer access. He's not used a PC, ever. But the other night we were talking, he was asking me about some stuff and I was looking it up on the Internet as we were talking, and there was more than a hint of "I wish I could do that" from his side.
So now I'm looking for something very old and cheap that can access the Internet and do very little else. I've got my spare laptop here that he could use at a push, but it's far too much computer for what he'd need it for and I'd be in trouble if my main one were to shuffle off this mortal coil unexpectedly.
So what I was wondering is this... Does anyone have an old PC gathering dust somewhere that they'd like to sell to me? Obviously, I'd come and collect from you or else pay for a courier on top of whatever price you're asking for it.
Oh well, worth a punt. As I said - I'd rather buy from a PHer than an eBayer. Thanks for reading, anyway.
Andy888 said:
You could always buy him one of these new netbooks then he can sit in front of the telly and surf the web and look for a porsche in the PH classifieds!!
OMG, what a thought!! My Dad is a serial buyer of cars anyway, opening up the Internet to him might not be a good idea. Anyway, I'm all sorted now with a PC. Thanks very much everyone!
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