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    to upgrade or not to upgrade

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by IBMdontknow, Dec 10, 2007.

  1. IBMdontknow

    IBMdontknow Newbie

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    I have just came into ownership of an IBM Thinkpad type 2621 manufactured in 09/99; for basically zero dollars. It does work great but obviously is way far outdated. Outer shell is also in great condition. Is this computer worth trying to upgrade or would this be a waste of time and money? :confused:
     
    IBMdontknow, Dec 10, 2007
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  2. txqzr4

    txqzr4 Notebook Consultant

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    The hard drive and RAM are probably all you can upgrade. It depends what you are going to use the laptop for, but it's probably not worth it.
     
    txqzr4, Dec 10, 2007
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  3. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    Keep it as a collector's item. ;)

    Laptops are not upgradeable like desktops.

    Heck, any 8+ year old computer has done its time. :)
     
    vespoli, Dec 10, 2007
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  4. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    If you're not much of a collector, you can always post it on eBay. I'm sure many people would love a ThinkPad 1400.
     
    Arki, Dec 10, 2007
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  5. txqzr4

    txqzr4 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey, I'm typing this from a monster Gateway 9150, 400Mhz, 256MB of RAM and a surprisingly responsive install of Windows XP :D

    Yes, its time to upgrade . . .
     
    txqzr4, Dec 10, 2007
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  6. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    Could this be your Gateway 9150...

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    If so, then that is one sexy monster. ;)


    Oops! This must be it lol.

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    Looks like the ThinkPad's fat uncle. :p
     
    Arki, Dec 10, 2007
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