Upgrading laptop or buy new one

[Greenadine]

I currently have a laptop for my schoolwork that is very slow and can't run 2 things at a time.

I had the idea to upgrade this laptop by doubling the RAM capacity (from 2 to 4GB, since 4GB is the laptop's maximum) and get a 250GB Samsung 850 EVO instead of it's 5400RPM HDD.

Should I do this? Or is it better to just buy a new laptop if possible?

Full laptop's specs:
Screen: 11,6" 1366x768 (WXGA Wide)
DPI: 135dpi
Videochip: Radeon HD7290
CPU: AMD C-70 Dual Core @ 1.0GHz (I do not know if it's soldered to the motherboard)
Motherboard: AMD ZA10_BZ (A68M chipset)
RAM: 2GB DDR3 SODIMM
Storage: 320GB (282GB) 5400RPM HDD

I updated it's OS from Windows 8 to Windows 10 last week, which slightly increased it's performance.

 

[Laquer Head]

I personally wouldn't throw any money into it, however only you know your situation and whether a new laptop is feasible or not.

 

[johnb35]

I agree. Don't spend any money on this and get a new one with good specs. That is a very low end machine and is useless.

 

[beers]

That thing is god awful. A cheap $250 laptop will blow the shit out of it.

 

[Greenadine]

That thing is god awful. A cheap $250 laptop will blow the shit out of it.

This laptop was bought for €240 2 years ago. Right now I can't find a decent one for that price. I did find a decent one for €399,-: Medion Akoya S4219