I have simple needs - What type of PC should I get?

I am looking to buy a desktop PC (spending roughly in the range of £400-700) that will enable me to do the following basic things:

- Basic internet usage (although quick performance on the internet is essential)
- Basic word processing
- iTunes with an average size library of MP3s
- Storage of an average size library of digital still photos
- No gaming, media, etc. capability required
- DVD burner needed
- Medium-size monitor
- I have a wireless router, modem and Buffalo Linkstation that I will plug in externally
- Very little need for downloading large files from the internet

I would be VERY grateful for anyone's advice re: the type of computer to get. In particular, type of operating system, processor, hard drive, RAM, etc. (or at least minimum requirements for what I need) and any suggestions for particular brands of computer to get. I just want something solid and reliable - getting good value is important. Many thanks in advance!

Ok first of all do you mean like a desktop PC? or a laptop?


Anyways, for the things you want to do you may as well just go with windows as for that i would say you should only spend £500 tops (laptop or desktop + monitor)

Ok

RAM: You will only need 2gbs of RAM as you pretty much have to go with vista but i recommend getting a laptop/desktop with a free upgrade to windows 7 which is due to come out very soon.

Hard Drive: Ok i would say 250GB or more would be enough you might want to get a little bit more but i doubt you would need it.

Processor: Any dual core will do, if you get a laptop though you would get off with a high end single core though.

Graphics: For a laptop just go with the built in one it wont matter probably same with the PC although its not that much extra for a cheap graphics card.



I had a quick look on ebuyer and found these:

Desktops:

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/173366

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/167441

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/169708

Laptops:

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/169123

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/164329


Also if you ment desktops you might need a screen, any screen for here should do.

Also you say you want good internet. no matter how good or bad your computer is it wont make a difference with the internet, thats to do with the ISP and the connection speed so in theory your internet will be the same speed it is now.