Originally Posted by
jason8612
I did read that, but my question is a bit more specific to see for someone who never used a computer before if this would be a good option.
<disclaimer>I'm by no means a mac fanboy, in fact I've only used a mac a handful of times in my life</disclaimer>
Everything I've read about people in your situation point to a Mac as being a good choice. I realize they cost more than the EEE but I would assume you could get a refurbished Mac for not a lot more? Maybe a refurbed mac-mini from apple.com?