TheArTcher
Limp Gawd
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I have several notebook computers that are 7-8 years old and can't decide what to do with them. In the past, it was easy to disposition old computers but things have changed.
These computers are currently used as communications terminals: internet, email, etc. They are all fully functional and fast enough for their purpose, so I'm uneasy about dumping them. In fact, I'm using one of them to post this thread.
Specs:
HP notebooks, various $399 models
Windows XP, XP Pro
1.4-1.7G Celeron single core CPU
.75-2G RAM
40-80G hard drives
8000-15000 hours of use
Backlights turned up to full
Batteries nearly dead
New replacement computers cost $350-$450.
So does anyone know how much life is left in these machines? Especially concerned about display backlights.
I could upgrade to Win8, add expensive RAM, add new battery, add SSD, but each step becomes a larger fraction of the new computer replacement cost. Any suggestions?
TIA,
ArTcher
These computers are currently used as communications terminals: internet, email, etc. They are all fully functional and fast enough for their purpose, so I'm uneasy about dumping them. In fact, I'm using one of them to post this thread.
Specs:
HP notebooks, various $399 models
Windows XP, XP Pro
1.4-1.7G Celeron single core CPU
.75-2G RAM
40-80G hard drives
8000-15000 hours of use
Backlights turned up to full
Batteries nearly dead
New replacement computers cost $350-$450.
So does anyone know how much life is left in these machines? Especially concerned about display backlights.
I could upgrade to Win8, add expensive RAM, add new battery, add SSD, but each step becomes a larger fraction of the new computer replacement cost. Any suggestions?
TIA,
ArTcher
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