| Laptop computers are great. They offer convenience | | | | The potential con of an upgrade is that it may not fix |
| and flexibility to anyone who depends on a computer | | | | the problem. So I could end up spending money on |
| for their livelihood. They are also prone to annoying | | | | memory and lots of time trying to figure out how to |
| problems like the ones I've experienced lately. Here | | | | install it, only to discover that my problem isn't fixed. |
| are just a few examples from the ongoing saga of | | | | Buying a New Laptop - Pros and Potential Cons |
| my laptop: | | | | Money is also the main concern with buying a new |
| I had two instances of my Web browser open, | | | | laptop, but in this case, money is a "con", not a "pro". |
| along with a couple of other applications. As I | | | | The costs of replacing technology can be significant |
| ALT-Tabbed between apps, the ALT-Tab window - | | | | for any business, big or small. Yes, it would be nice to |
| the one that displays all the open applications for you | | | | have a new computer, and one that could actually |
| to move to - froze, front and center, on my screen. | | | | handle running more than one application at a time, |
| As I tried valiantly to work, the little window | | | | but is it better to take my chances on a memory |
| obstructed my view. When I happened to shut down | | | | upgrade? Is a new laptop affordable? |
| one instance of my browser, the thing went away. | | | | If you are in a similar situation to mine and you want |
| I had one thin line on my monitor. It's like some | | | | an answer to that last question, here's some advice. |
| pixels went missing or something. A few weeks later, | | | | Look closely at your current and future needs. Make |
| another line appeared. If this keeps going, I imagine I'll | | | | sure you consider a laptop that has room for |
| lose a good portion of my screen by the end of the | | | | expansion, in case you find yourself in this same |
| year. | | | | situation a few years from now. |
| The battery conks out after less than 2 hours. | | | | Laptop computers come in a wide range of sizes, |
| So, the question I'm left with is: should I upgrade my | | | | from tiny netbooks to huge desktop replacements. |
| laptop or replace it? | | | | Take a look at the price ranges for the specs you |
| Upgrading Laptop Computers - Pros and Potential | | | | need. It can't hurt to take a peek at the secondary |
| Cons | | | | market too. Used and refurbished laptop computers |
| The main benefit of upgrading is cost. Instead of | | | | work as well as new ones - albeit with fewer bells |
| paying for a brand new machine, I could just by a | | | | and whistles due to their age. |
| memory stick for a fraction of the price and hope | | | | Like all technology, laptop computers are a blessing |
| that solves my problem. Memory is cheap. | | | | and a curse. They make life easier, but they also |
| Refurbished memory is even cheaper. I know | | | | make it a lot more expensive. Before you jump into |
| because my machine is ancient and, needing to look | | | | a new purchase for your old laptop, be sure to |
| around for the right kind of memory, I checked a | | | | research the possibility of upgrading. If you decide to |
| reseller. | | | | buy, do your homework. Study the laptop computers |
| For most people, memory upgrades are enough to | | | | on offer and choose the one that suits your work |
| boost performance, if performance is the real issue. | | | | style and your budget. |