Microsoft would love for you to believe that they have made the internet accessible to the masses, but I don't believe that is the case. If you want internet access out of the box without paying an additional price for more software, try the iMac. It is not the machine for me, but it will do what you describe. You don't need a PC, and you don't need a Microsoft product. Just my opinion.
Age is a question of mind over matter.
If you don't mind, then it doesn't matter.