That helps a lot. I've never even used a laptop so have nothing to compare too. I need a mouse too because of my arthritis in my hands. Plus I do love to play games on the net. A mouse is a must for that in my opinion.

What I was thinking was to get a laptop as soon as I can because my big computer still works. I could use my big computer to put my pictures on for now. I have an external hard drive attatched to it too that I put them on so all I would need do is unplug it and put it on a different tower later if I want too.

I got the router security info from my brother. He said his got hacked. He got a letter from his carrier saying that he had downloaded some copywrited movies and he would have his service ternimated if he did it again. He never downloaded any movies he says. Anyway, he had to somehow set his router up with a password to make it more secure.

My internet provider is my cable co. They would have to come add a router and hook it up for me.

What I would really like to do, is get a laptop for now and a new tower later. I have a new monitor and my keyboard and mouse are wireless so would not need new ones for a new tower.

I'm hoping to be able to get something in the fall when the back to school sales come out.