They have not only made letter-writing much easier, but also help with accounts, inventory control, sales presentations, client contact, and so on. But there's a lot more to computer gameplay, including sophisticated strategy games and old favourites like the card game Bridge. There are also some great games for kids which provide a mixture of entertainment and education. Now that you've decided what you want to use your computer, we can look at the specification of a computer that will do that job. If you want a computer that will allow you to play the latest games in all their glory, and all the latest Internet plug-ins, you'll need a high powered computer.
Adults can use the machine for word processing and home accounts.
Kids can use it for multimedia reference works for schoolwork, using the Internet, and for playing the occasional game. You want a machine to play the latest and greatest games. Also look for a computer with a special 3D video card. Generally they have less powerful processors than desktop models. Check the screen before you buy, some are much better than others.