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					Originally Posted by Jack Manfred  So I need a new computer. The desktop I'm using to type this is about 7 years old and runs Windows XP. It's slow and cranky.
 I mostly use my home computer to surf the web and to hold my music library. I had about 80 GB on my iTunes before I had a catastrophic failure about 2 years ago. I haven't re-ripped my CD collection, but plan to do so when I get a new computer.Jack
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 I'm a PC girl.  I considered a laptop when I got my new computer a few years ago but decided for my needs, a desktop was the best value.
I got mine from the Dell outlet and have been happy with it.  It had everything I wanted and was considerably cheaper.
The desktop vs. laptop decision may affect whether you want Windows 8 or not.  I've heard that it was designed for tablets and maybe laptops but not really for desktops.  If you get a desktop, you may want to stick with Windows 7.