You may find just what you need. But think carefully and shop cautiously, or you may discover that what seemed to be a big bargain isn't such a good deal. Today you can fill it up with three or four programs. And an older modem may leave you trying to drive the information superhighway on a tricycle. If you're shopping for your first computer and you can afford a new machine, you probably should buy one.
Few things grow old with less grace than a computer.
Your house is probably worth more now than when you bought it. Collectible cars, art and furniture can increase in value each year. As soon as you buy a new computer, it begins a race toward obsolescence. Such rapid depreciation can make used computers attractive for bargain hunters. They're sold used too.