Wanted to get an Apple product but they have Java issues. So we had pretty good luck with the HP we have, and will more than likely buy another one. So my question is: what do we get in this unit to meet everything needed in todays world of computing. I am sure it will accomodate whatever my Gopro needs to assimilate with, but what else? Ram memory, how
much? And what else guys?

You have to make sure the motherboard has the (extra) memory slots
therefore making it expandable as memory has doubled to double wide even triple wide sticks (i think) x 2
So check new egg after you do a specs check on the specifications list
of the new HP to see what the FACTORY installs.

the faster drives are of course the solid state drives for instant delivery
of your gui

Better: i5 or i7 processor, 8-16GB ram, discreet video preferred.

Nice & cheap versions of above: http://www.amazon.com/HP-500-290-Pavilion-Desktop/dp/B00HYAL95E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405446467&sr=8-1&keywords=B00HYAL95E

6 bills tho
i picked up a rebuilt HP....geek certified for $200
recently
you just have to look for them in the refurbished section
then i sent it to florida as a 96th bd gift

64 bit with 6-8 gig of memory and your all set

Better: i5 or i7 processor, 8-16GB ram, discreet video preferred.

Nice & cheap versions of above: http://www.amazon.com/HP-500-290-Pavilion-Desktop/dp/B00HYAL95E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405446467&sr=8-1&keywords=B00HYAL95E

I have several of these (DELL), i7 2.740ghz, with 16gig. Bye far the best machine I've ever had.

My i5s and my ipads are just sloooowww in comparison

Had a tune up done on this HP to hold us over till I make the trip to buy a new one. The guy in the computor ship used nithing but Dells for his own use.
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6 bills tho
i picked up a rebuilt HP....geek certified for $200
recently
you just have to look for them in the refurbished section
then i sent it to florida as a 96th bd gift

geek certified=BS

or geek protected for 1 year