Just Sharing

I know, I should have already had one. I never had a need for a computer until now. Of course, now the only need I have involves
1. This Blog
2. My obsession with LIVE DMB Shows
3. Pictures
4. Scrapbooking

The problem is I have no idea where to start. I have looked and I receive a discount through work from Dell. After that, I have no clue. So many decisions. Is a Dell a good one? Do you want a laptop? Desktop? I haven't even got into the difficult stuff. Fortunately my brother in law is a computer whiz. I am looking to him for guidance on this one. I just have to wait until he catches a break. He is a bit busy right now.
Then I have to get internet. Again, no clue. I have never had it. I use a wireless aircard for my work laptop. I imagine if I want to do some of the stuff I am looking at I may need actual internet. I don't even have a home phone so I have some serious research to do. It all sounds very expensive, but it is time to break down and enter the cyber world.