My sister-in-law's 6+ year old XP Pro, SP2, IE6 computer finally ended its own life yesterday. New power supply about 15 months ago along with another 2 gigs of memory. The 19" digital monitor is good as are the wireless Microsoft keyboard and companion wireless mouse. Outboard USB speakers are also good. What I am looking for is a computer without these add ons. I reaize this is a difficult-to-find product and will likely have to buy a unit with one or more of these peripherals. I have done a fast search of local retailers such as F.S. and B.B. What scares me are these new slim line cases with such high specs. Are they the new norm? Still googling but thought I would get other reliable opinions here. Thanks for listening or reading or whatever. sailmaker