Your friend Ron has asked for your help in buying a home computer. He intends to use thecomputer for word processing, email, entertainment, and Internet access, and he wants youradvice about how much he should budget for a home personal computer. He is skeptical ofads for computers that cost less than $500. What is a realistic amount Ron should expect tospend, both at the time of initial purchase and over the next four years of ownership? Usecatalogs, articles in online or print computer magazines, and vendor websites to obtain51Case ProjectsCopyright 2016 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part.