Buying a new computer?

[�mermaid�]

Can anyone suggest any good packages/products? My family are rather clueless although we know what we want to be able to do! :
>use for internet browsing/email
>downloading music
>storing digital photos
>storage/playback of a few tv programs maybe a couple of films
>burning CDs
>burning DVDs? not essential
>Just generally be compatible with most things like mp3 players/mobile phones/digital cameras

Any help greatly appreciated- cheers!

[fo3nix]

Without doubt. Go for what vehelpfulguy suggests. Your only problem may be with things you can't plan ahead for: say, software released in a few years that may be vista-only.