Upgrade or buy a new one?

if your laptop or desktop seems to run slow it could help to:

1. run some anti virus/anti spy software to clean out your hard drive

2. delete unwanted files and uninstall unecessary applications

3. delete temporary files in the temp folder

4. defragment your hard drive. I think this sort of pushes all your files closer together so it is easier to access and there are bigger gaps for new data

I'm not an expert but, after my friend did this, my computer ran more like when it was new.

before you go buying a memory, try looking first if what memory you can put in your laptop. it depends on the compatibility. there is SDRAM, DDR, DDR2 and etc. ok?

before you go buying a memory, try looking first if what memory you can put in your laptop. it depends on the compatibilit. there is SDRAM, DDR, DDR2 and etc. ok?

tiger9p...which computer shop can I get this Kingston Value RAM? and what is the advisable amount of RAM upgrade should I get?

It's not that difficult at all. I'm using Acer laptop myself. To replace RAM on my laptop I just have to remove the center back panel with only 2 screws. After that just install new RAM to the available slot. Close the back panel and put those screws back. Turn on your computer and right click on My Computer and select Properties. Make sure that your new memory show on this screen. That's it. You are done.

Kingston Value RAM is the best in the Market cuz they offer life time warranty. But if you are not sure that you want to do it yourself, the place that you buy RAM from can easily install it for you. It take less than 5 min. to do.

As for new laptop, it's just all depend on your usage.

Sony Vio is good, but too expensive just becaus of SONY logo.

Dell has good after sale service, but it's too bulky

Toshiba is good also

To me I like Acer TravelMate 6292-302 G20

It come with Intel Centrino Duo Processor 2.0 GHS

(Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7300)

Windows Vista Business

2048 MB RAM

200 GB Hard Disk (5400 rpm)

12.1" screen (Nice size to carry around)

Light weight (1.99 Kg) and much more.

Again, if you only use your laptop to check email I think that memory upgrade should be enough.

tiger9p...hmm, I'm a bit reluctant to do that because I might damage my laptop. I have seen my brother assemble desktops before but not laptops so I believe I'll just leave it to the experts (?). How easy is it to replace a memory card for a laptop?? and what brand or make is considered a good quality one that is being sold in the market..?

"Joan" You don't have to buy memory upgrade (RAM) directly from ACER if you don't want to. You can buy it from any computer shop that sell it, but make sure to bring your laptop so that you can try to fit it in your laptop and make sure that your laptop accept the new RAM before paying for it.

wats ur budget ,if u have a good budget then u can buy a new one else upgrade it coz its still very better and hard to believe that it is 4 years old

Thanks for all your valuable advises! I think I will check with ACER how much it cost for memory upgrade then before considering to sell it and buy a new one.

RAM upgrade is the cheapest way to go that if you only use it to check email and play game once in a wile. Usually laptop come with 2 RAM space and I guess that one is already occupy with your 256MB RAM.

Other than that it's not worth it to upgrade laptop. People usually go out to buy new one cuz laptop space are limited and it's just too difficult to upgrade.

well go for any brand like , HP, Acer, Dell & Toshiba but just go for multi media LT they are specially built for gaming purpose nevertheless Alienware LT is best for gaming

Well dir, of course not ALL new PC's come with graphic cards... but plenty of them do....it's common sense that if you want to play PC games you would want a graphic card...Oh and shame on me for not mentioning video ram....you sound rather confident about yourself.....*sighs*

'Our freedom is but a light that breaks through from another world'

Uh that is such a general statement "the newer pcs".

Sorry but no. That is wrong. Not all pcs come with graphic cards and memory intense games require alot of video ram not just a standard graphics card.

I have two 7900 GTOs at 512mb each running on SLi config and I still have some system slow down with some games.

She just needs a nice new laptop which should last her another 4 years.

If she gets a nice processor, 2gb ram, and a large hard-disk, everything else doesn't matter and she'll be set for a good while. (Get 1gb ram if you plan to change in the future)

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The newer PC's come with graphic cards, which make memory intense games very nice to play. I guess it depends how often he plays games, and the intensity of the memory needed.

IF finance isn't an issue, go all out and buy a MacBook Pro...it really made my life complete :D

'Our freedom is but a light that breaks through from another world'

My advice, keep this one for you as u dont need it for any heavy usage, and let ur hubby buy, heres the ones i have, all Acer Aspires, great, and both have Vista, although the older one has Vista Ultimate on it.

I have had the following laptop for 2 years and a half.

Centrino Solo 2.0, 1GB Ram, HDD 200 (upgraded recently) was 100 GB HDD, ATI Radeon 9800 Pro/128, Branded Acer Aspire, Costed me 8250 QR from Jarir, nothing and i mean nothing happened to it, and i only use it for gaming.

I also bought another two days ago for my sis, its a core duo 1.8, 1 gb ram, 160 hdd, ati x series, with 384 shared memory, branded acer with all the bells and whistles for 2960QR. Came with windows vista home premium, the newest model checked on the acer website, catch it at carrefour before it runs out.

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well to be frank the ACER is the third quality company as it is just good for small useage and not for heavy useage..

if u also upgrade it to the best stuff still ACER will get hang or go slow when u try opening any site which has a big size.

if you take my request plz try selling it any cost and go for any company brand accept ACER

sorry if i said or broke ur heart

thanks

Yes you can upgrade the ram in your laptop.

This day and age, 512mb is the minimum for a good experience.

If you can afford it, I say buy a new laptop with at least 1gb ram and a good processor. You don't game or do any media editting so you don't need to worry about having a speedy processor or a great graphics card.

Watch out though if you get vista. Although it's supposed to be better, I find that XP is much better.

OR if you wanted a great all in one solution. Get a Macbook. You can install windows on Macs now :)

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Buy new...check in sofitel they have lots of laptops there or in jarir bookstore should cost u anywhere between 2500 to 5000 depending on specs.

if your only using it for checking email, that laptop is still good. but if your hubby are playing games..it will really make the memory low because all programs eat tons of memory..but it depends on the game.. anyway, back to the topic, i really advise to buy a new one because upgrading is not really advisable.. but that is only my opinion.