Cats are cats, no matter where they live

The cat at No. 10 Downing Street is no exception.

No wonder the Queen keeps dogs....

Computer question

I am seriously considering replacing my eight year old eMachines desktop. I will have about $600 to spend for a new desktop and monitor tops. Does anyone have suggestions on something reliable? I would use the computer primarily for word processing and Web surfing.

One note: I cannot afford anything Apple makes except the iPad, and I have no interest in a tablet since I already have carpal tunnel in both wrists and do not wish to exacerbate it typing on a screen instead of a keyboard. So as much as I hear about them being sexy and wonder and ultra cool, it ain't happening. :)

Thanks in advance!