Opinion on upgrading laptop or buying new system???

redwolf21x · 07-27-2004, 01:27 AM

I have a 5 year old Compaq Presario 1277 laptop with Windows 98, 64 MB of RAM, 433 mHz processor. There is nothing wrong with it, other than it runs a little slow. My question is, is it worth it to buy the $50 worth of extra memory and possibly upgrade to XP...or just invest in a new system? Is upgrading the processor worth it either??? Thanks for any help anyone can give...

**Praetor** · 07-27-2004, 01:31 AM

You're probably better off upgrading to a completely new laptop

smadge · 07-27-2004, 01:35 AM

yeah thats kind of really ancient/obsolete/slow

i agree with Praetor.
-smadge

redwolf21x · 07-27-2004, 02:24 AM

thank you both...i was pretty sure about just getting a new system...its just cheaper to upgrade the old! but not always worth it.

**Praetor** · 07-27-2004, 04:27 AM

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its just cheaper to upgrade the old! but not always worth it.

Quite right!

djadragon · 07-27-2004, 10:13 PM

why not getting averatec 3200 like i have...

www.averatec.com

djadragon · 07-27-2004, 10:14 PM

plus i bought it for $780 as a good deal!

**Praetor** · 07-27-2004, 11:38 PM

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why not getting averatec 3200 like I have...

Well for starters, the Averatc3200 makes use of the now aging AthlonXP line of chips... you're probably better off with an Intel book if you want to take that route: more power and more battery life at a comparable price. If you want performance and versatility, A64 books can be had

redwolf21x · 07-28-2004, 05:55 AM

What I'm really looking for is a good performance notebook, at a low price...but who isn't, right?

I don't really need the top of the line stuff, I do want XP, CD-RW, DVD, fast processor, lots of RAM...the Averatecs had very small screens 12.1"...I would want something slightly bigger than that...my price range would only be up to about $1000...Best Buy had some good deals on Compaqs, which is what I have now, and I've never had any major problem with them...any other thoughts?

**Praetor** · 07-28-2004, 07:05 AM

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I don't really need the top of the line stuff, I do want XP, CD-RW, DVD, fast processor, lots of RAM...the Averatecs had very small screens 12.1"...I would want something slightly bigger than that...my price range would only be up to about $1000...

You'll probably want to try to hit up the lower Centrino books ... if you go AMD you'll probably be using a Thoroughbred Mobile which isnt that great (Barton Mobiles do exist but typically outside of the $1000USD bracket).

Also note that the smaller the screen the longer the battery life

As for brands, have a look also at Acer

07-27-2004, 01:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
redwolf21x New Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3	Opinion on upgrading laptop or buying new system??? I have a 5 year old Compaq Presario 1277 laptop with Windows 98, 64 MB of RAM, 433 mHz processor. There is nothing wrong with it, other than it runs a little slow. My question is, is it worth it to buy the $50 worth of extra memory and possibly upgrade to XP...or just invest in a new system? Is upgrading the processor worth it either??? Thanks for any help anyone can give...

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07-27-2004, 02:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
redwolf21x New Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3	thank you both...i was pretty sure about just getting a new system...its just cheaper to upgrade the old! but not always worth it.

07-27-2004, 10:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
djadragon New Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 14	why not getting averatec 3200 like i have... www.averatec.com

07-27-2004, 10:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
djadragon New Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 14	plus i bought it for $780 as a good deal!

07-28-2004, 05:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
redwolf21x New Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3	What I'm really looking for is a good performance notebook, at a low price...but who isn't, right? I don't really need the top of the line stuff, I do want XP, CD-RW, DVD, fast processor, lots of RAM...the Averatecs had very small screens 12.1"...I would want something slightly bigger than that...my price range would only be up to about $1000...Best Buy had some good deals on Compaqs, which is what I have now, and I've never had any major problem with them...any other thoughts?