What's he going to be doing on the computer? Just surfing and checking email? Why not try an iPad?

e-mail - tons of pictures - writing minutes for meetings and writing stories for the Grandkids

Is he PC? A Compac from Walmart? Cheap and sturdy.

my dad has a lenova.. he's 77 and he loves it. Product support has been great and the prices are competitive

thanks for the input - you guys all are great! We got a Gateway at Best Buy for $500 the Intel i3 with 6GB and 500GB - He loves it! Thanks

6G? I'm jealous! I only have 4