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Last week a friend asked me for my input on buying her son a computer. It is a surprise gift for his high school graduation. She was not sure which computer would be right for him.

Entry level - This type of computer is good for someone who wants to use the internet to send email, surf the web and shop online. This computer will allow you to create and play CDs and play DVDs.

Average level - This type of computer is good for a student who will be using it to do homework, surfing the web for research, creating PowerPoint presentations, some games, downloading and even burning CDs or DVDs.

Expert level - This type of computer would be good for someone who does all the above and more. Including video games and editing movies, creating amazing projects. This type of computer can help run a business.

Entry Level

CPU: AMD Athlon 64X2 Dual-Core Processor 3600+
HDD: 160GB
RAM: 512MB
OS: Genuine Windows Vista "Home Basic"

ADDITIONAL:
Monitor: 15" Flat Panel
CD/DVD Drives; creates and plays CDs and plays DVDs.
Sound integrated 7.1 - channel Audio.
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE Integrated Graphics.

APPROX $: $459

Average Level

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6300
HDD: 320GB
RAM: 1GB
OS: Genuine Windows Vista "Home Premium"

ADDITIONAL:
Monitor 19" Flat Panel
CD/DVD Drives; plays and creates CDs and DVDs.
Sound: Dell A525 Speakers with Subwoofer.
Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3000 (integrated)
Extras: Microsoft Office Home Edition and Student 2007

APPROX $: $ 1399

Expert Level

CPU: Intel Core Extreme Processor QX6700 Featuring Intel Quad-Core Technology.
HDD: 500GB
RAM: 4GB
OS: Genuine Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

ADDITIONAL:
Monitor 20" Ultra Sharp Widescreen Flat Panel
CD/DVD Drives: Plays and creates CDs and DVDs
Sound: Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic (D).
Graphics: Dual 768MB NVIDIA GeFore 880 GTX SLI Graphics
Extras: 15 month subscription to McAfee SecurityCenter with VirusScan, Firewall, Privacy and Spyware Removal

APPROX $: $5499