computers anyone?

[alphachiohmy]

Can anyone translate computer jargon below into what it means for someone who wants a computer for quick internet access and personal use (storing papers, e-mail, job hunting, Xcel, etc.)????

Anyone buy through Dell.com and have good/bad experiences?



Pentium® 4 Processor at 2.0GHz with 400MHz system bus/ 512K L2 Cache Qty: 1 Unit Price: 998.00
Memory 256MB DDR SDRAM
Keyboard Dell® Quietkey® Keyboard
Monitors 17 in (16.0 in viewable,.27dp) E772 Monitor
Video Cards 32MB ATI® Rage™ Ultra Graphics Card
Hard Drive 40GB Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive
Floppy Drive 3.5 in Floppy Drive
Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Mouse Dell® 2-button scroll mouse
Broadband Ready/ Ethernet Network Card 10/100 PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Modem 56K PCI Telephony Modem
CD or DVD Drive 24x/10x/40x Max CD-RW Drive with Roxio's Easy CD Creator®
Sound Card Sound Blaster Live! Digital Sound Card
Speakers New Harman Kardon® HK-206 Speakers
Software Bundles Microsoft® Works Suite 2002 w/Money Standard
Virus Protection Norton AntiVirus™ 2002, 90-day introductory offer
Digital Music Dell Jukebox powered by MusicMatch
Digital Photography Dell Picture Studio, Image Expert Standard
Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options 1 Year Limited Warranty plus 1 Year At-Home Service
Internet Access Service 6 Months of America Online Membership Included
Mail-in Rebate Offer Save $150 with mail-in rebate. Price shown before rebate.
Power Protection Belkin Surgemaster Gold Power
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