I have both computers all set up although the desktop is still not where it's supposed to be. We are contemplating a new desk and hope to find one before we move the old computer out. We would prefer not to do that twice. Also, Anthony wants to do a few things on the old computer (familiarity) before we move the new one in. We have two working desktops and two working laptops although the old laptop is now stored under a chair until we take it out to Long Island over Easter weekend. We have essentially stopped using it.
All the software works, the disk drives do what they are supposed to do, the memory card reader works, the new speakers work (the old speakers went wonky on us), I can record the BBC over the Internet., the high speed Internet works, flash drives work, Office 2010 works and all older documents open without a problem and I'm happy. I made the right decision in replacing the computers. We are now up to date and will be for at least another 2 to 3 years.