Go Computer: Made for Grandma

by Mark R in PC Gadgets

9 Comments on “Go Computer: Made for Grandma”

Grandpa, I’ve got a present! Says:

June 19th, 2009 at 2:38 pm

[...] Published by Maria Mihale, on Jun 19 2009, in the categories: Gadgets Today, on my way back to the city I have lived since I started college, I had one of the most intriguing discussions ever with my grandfather who strongly believes that he needs a cell phone right away. Maybe you don’t think it’s outrageous, funny or, just like I said, intriguing, but when an 84 years old fellow comes to you and says “Hey kid, I want a thing like yours and I want it right now!”, it kind of makes you wanna laugh a little bit. And I’m sure it won’t be long until he comes to me pretending he needs a computer of his own, also. Actually, he did say once he’d like to learn how to use the computer because he wanted to know if he won the lottery. So this is why I’m happy now to see that someone came up with a computer especially designed for old people. And it is called the Go Computer. It is quite simple and, what’s more important than anything else, it is “easy-on-the-eye”, as the manufacturer presented it. Being the result of efforts made during a decade of research, the Go Computer comes with a large typeface keyboard which has coded keys in different colors, comes also with a trackball which is easy-rolling, or a zoom that is able to magnify up to 200 percent. Old people should be very happy to know that the Go Computer doesn’t require advanced knowledge, so it can be set up in no more than five minutes. Not to mention that they won’t be able to break the computer, to crash it, nor to confuse it, as it comes with protection against viruses and spam. All they have to do is to just go to the Go Computer website and grab one for $799. (Source: Coolest-Gadgets) [...]

turn.self.off Says:

June 20th, 2009 at 6:04 am

Those color coded keys reminds me of the ZX spectrum…

bgates Says:

August 19th, 2009 at 6:40 pm

I currently have MSNTV-2 connected to my Sony 32″ Flat Screen with great broadband reception. MSNTV is slowly dying on the vine and I am interested in replacing it with the Go Computer. My concern is whether I could hook this up to my Sony TV which allows me to view internet from my easy chair rather than setting at a computer desk. Is this possible & since with the GO System the computer is mounted on the back of the viewing screen would this be a road block? I will appreciate hearing from You. Cheers, bgates

atlana Says:

September 7th, 2009 at 6:55 am

considering that an Asus EEE netbook (Intel Atom 270, 1 GB ram, 160 GB HDD) is the heart of all this, and that the User Interface is mainly Flash/IE-core based – 800 bucks is pretty much a rip-off!

a netbook for 200-250 USD, good quality keyboard + mouse for 50 USD, 100-250 USD for a 20-24″ monitor, “Internet for Dummies”/”Computer for dummies” boocks for 10 USD each, and iGoogle as startpage. Cheaper, more versatile and no monthly subscription fees. Above all, you’re not being locked-in to a proprietary service.

cellman Says:

September 8th, 2009 at 6:52 pm

The Go Computer is well worth the money. I have a GO Computer and It has changed my life. I never knew it could be so easy to use a computer……Money well spent!!!

I did not need any fancy computer classes or book for dummies.

Jim Says:

October 2nd, 2009 at 9:16 pm

I agree with atlana about the price and configuration, but beyond that, look at the top row of keys on the keyboard. Aren’t they F keys? What do you suppose Grandma is going to make of that? This looks like a product that’s been designed pretty much for a niche market like MSN TV. Grandma is still going to need lots of help, and where’s the guarantee that the proprietary service is going to stick around after the sales have bottomed out? Who knows? Maybe MSN will scoop it up.

bgates Says:

October 4th, 2009 at 9:43 am

Does GO Computer have a Video Out Option so it can be viewed from a Sony Bravia 32″ Flat TV Screen? Tia/bgates

Glenn Condrey Says:

October 19th, 2009 at 4:09 pm

I agree with alana…
These things are based on the Eee Pc…I have a 701 sd, I just paid $139 for mine.
If this company is going to target a senior audience, they need to remember that most seniors are on fixed incomes.
$800+ bucks for a computer with a atom prccessor is WAYYYYYY too much.
These folks are better off getting a old version of Linspire installed on a cheapie computer for that kind of money.

Connie Mueller Says:

November 6th, 2009 at 4:46 pm

Looks like you have a good thing here. I have no trouble with my HP, but would like to know if just the keyboard is available and what the price is. Thank you for your help.

Connie Mueller

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