New Computer/Monitor

[Stacey]

I have read through many of the previous posts, but I feel like I'm still so confused if either of these would be appropriate for learning how to edit, etc....  

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-UltraSharp-U2414H-24-Inch-Monitor/dp/B00GTV05XG?ie=UTF8&colid=1V2DKBUAEMF82&coliid=I2R0LVO4OVVZDI&psc=1&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Flagship-Keyboardand-Quad-Core-Graphics/dp/B01DHKK612?ie=UTF8&colid=1V2DKBUAEMF82&coliid=I3Q03QB6P3V4C4&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_ttl

Sorry to ask another "NEW COMPUTER" questions, but i'm loosing my mind trying to make sure these would be a good purchase.   Many THANKS!!!!

[Brian]

I like both. Good choices. The ONLY thing that you would need to buy is a mouse. That one that comes with the Dell is terrible for photo-editing. You would want a nice mouse. Which one? Head to a store that has them on display and give them a test drive. This is personal experience type of thing and one I can't decide for you. What feels comfy in my hands may not in yours. I will tell you that Microsoft and Logitech are good brands to start with. 

[Stacey]

Great!!! I've never owned a Dell Computer, only HP's, but hoping for something different.    Is there any other type of computer that would be just as good, but maybe less expensive?  

Thank you!

[Brian]

Just look at the technical specs of the Dell XPS 8900 and find a similar system.

[Brian]

From the "What Specs to Look For" thread:

What you are looking for is:

• i5 or i7 CPU
• 8GB RAM at a Minimum / 16GB RAM or more Preferred
• 1TB HD at a Minimum / 2TB or larger Preferred
• Dedicated Video Card with its own Video Memory. 2GB or 4GB of Video Memory is fine.
• Windows 7 64-bit Pro Edition OR Windows 10