Valerie Singleton’s: SimplicITy Computers for the Eledrly

Valerie Singleton who is best known for her stint as one of the BBC’s Blue peter presenters has recently spearheaded the launch of a new range of PC’s aimed towards users over 60 years old.

The computers which are dubbed ‘SimplicITy’ are said to be the creation of a joint effort between Wessex Computers and discount-age, the PC’s are based on the popular Linux-Mint distro.

The main aim for the PC’s is to allow extremely simple access to Internet, email and chat facilities, upon boot you are welcomed by a screen they are calling “Square One”, this screen allows easy access to useful functions.

There are two systems available, both systems feature a 19 inch monitor, stereo speakers and a wireless keyboard and mouse. One of which is called the simplicity Suite 100, this features a 2.2GHz AMD Sempron LE-1250 processor and will set you back £445.99, this price includes delivery.

The other system features a dual-core 1.6GHz Intel Atom 330 processor, this model is more powerful and will set you back £535.99, this price also includes delivery. For full details check out Hexus’ article.

This may be the perfect present for your grandparents this Christmas, however personally I would like to see a trustworthy review beforehand, you can see an introductory video below.