Question about a New computer

[Joeiss]

Okay, me and my dad went to FutureShop today, and they had like the latest, best computers selling for 1500-2500 bucks. Then, we looked at some of the Celerons which were only 500-800 bucks. These Celerons were pretty decent too. Specs : 256 DDR RAM, 40 GB HD, 40X CD-RW, 16X DVD ROM, 32MB graphics card, 1.8 Ghz, 6 USB 2.0 slots. I mean, that is a pretty good computer 600 bucks Canadian.


Now, I have a Pentium 2, 200 Mgz right now... And it is slow and crappy. My question is, should my dad buy this Celeron computer for a cheap price, or should we buy like a P4, 2.5 Ghz, top of the line everything?

Now keep in mind that my family and I only use the computer for word processing, internet use and we will be burning CD's. So, which one should my dad buy (and he doesn't mind upgrading again in like 3 years)?