I agree with you completely.
Well well well . . I just picked up a new laptop to replace my computer, which I can hand down to Mrs. Chandler to replace her XP machine. It was on closeout, and after all the discounts and rebates, etc., I got it for $208. My decision not to buy at Christmas just payed off.
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HP Pavilion G7
Intel Core i3-4000M Processor
2.4GHz 3MB Cache Processor
6GB DDR3L SDRAM (2 DIMM)
750GB 5400RPM hard drive
17.3-inch diagonal HD+ BrightView LED-backlit display (1600 x 900)
Windows 8
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I’m going to install Mint with Cinnamon on Mrs. Chandler’s old machine to replace my FIL’s ANCIENT XP machine