alex
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alex has a unique range of features...
easy to use and intuitive...
alex is easy to use and intuitive, designed to take the confusion out and put the simplicity back in to using a computer.
What does this mean for me?
No previous experience necessary, guaranteed!
maintenance and hassle-free...
We look after and maintain everything for you from behind the scenes, ensuring that alex is always working efficiently and effectively.
What does this mean for me?
No tearing your hair out wondering why your computer isn’t working and how to fix it, we take care of it all!
quick and easy to set up...
Take alex out of the box, plug it in and you're ready to start computing in a few simple steps.
What does this mean for me?
No complicated and time-consuming tasks to set up your computer.
always up to date...
We continually work to ensure alex is always up-to-date. What’s more, you won’t even know we’re doing it as new features and enhancements are seamlessly added.
What does this mean for me?
Quite simply, it means no time spent updating alex and no money spent on buying new programs and features.
automatic storage...
No need to worry about saving your documents, photos, files and emails - it happens automatically as soon as you create them.
What does this mean for me?
Never concerning yourself with whether that important item you're working on might be lost.
safe and secure...
We look after alex ensuring it's safe, secure and protected from viruses.
What does this mean for me?
No need for you to buy, install or manage anti-virus software.
personalised and private...
Anyone accessing alex must have a 'key' and a password, ensuring only you, and those you give permission to, can access your information.
What does this mean for me?
Reassurance that your documents, photos, files and emails are personal to you.
vault for precious items...
For precious photos and documents, the vault provides ultimate security, reassurance and back up.
What does this mean for me?
Your important items are encrypted and backed up securely, no matter what happens.
help and support...
We're on hand by telephone, post or e-mail to answer any queries you may have and ensure you're getting the most out of alex.
What does this mean for me?
Someone to help and guide you through whenever you have any issues with alex.
Alex Laptop
June 5 2010
Jonathan Margolis
About 15 years ago, I wrote a feature on two switched-on ladies in their 80s, one in Stoke-on-Trent, one in Huntsville Alabama, who were regular e-mail pals and had forged a very real friendship despite both being housebound. My modest contribution to the English language came out of this story- the phrase “silver surfers”. I predicted that silver surfers would become a potent force in the digital economy. This did not quite pan out though. For while media channels such as QVC are besieged by credit-card-wielding , mortgage-free oldsters, many of these still find computers too daunting to contemplate.
But some recent gentle stirrings may just prove me right after all, as a quiet battle is taking place to get the millions of older people online. Last year came a computer called SimplicITy, fronted by Valerie Singleton. It was an awfully British effort, not in a good way. And on Technopolis TV, I featured new American software Big Screen Live which turns any PC into a workable ultra-simple computer.
Now, however, you can forget all of the above because of this, Alex, an incredibly polished, professionally conceived and presented PC for the older user from an impressive young company in Newcastle. Alex is absolutely outstanding; I would have no hesitation in giving one to any older person and expecting them to become a complete geek in weeks. OK, that’s a lie, I would still stop short of giving one to my mother-in-law
Alex is a smart laptop adapted from an industry standard. Although it’s Linux-powered the spoddiest, yet stablest of PC operating systems), you wouldn’t know it from the clarity and thoughtfulness of the user interface. This is real genius at work.
The Alex laptop is activated by a USB dongle that opens up the users own account; each Alex can accommodate several individuals keys. All maintenance and backup is automatically handled online by Alex HQ. Once your Alex is fired up, you can do all the usual PC stuff-web, e-mail, document creation, photos, calendars, games, music- but just better than anything Windows does. If Microsoft saw it, it would have an embolism- or buy the company.
If you would prefer to purchase alex by telephone, our FREE telephone orderline is available during office hours or leave a message outside these hours and we'll get back to you. Our friendly operators will be happy to take your order and answer any questions you may have about alex.
You can also request a Free alex Trial DVD (instead of a download) or an alex brochure or Video by calling this number.
