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How long does it last?

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  • 07-05-2006 7:17pm
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    IzzyWizzy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,645 ✭✭✭


    I got a Toshiba laptop 3 years ago for college, the first year I didnt' have internet access and barely used it but it's been used very heavily the last 2 years. It's slower than most people's, and has no wireless ability but other than that it appears to be fine. I was thinking of getting a new laptop soon, as I'd like a bigger screen, wireless, etc, and people are telling me that 3 years is pretty old for a laptop.
    I will be using it very heavily next year for college, essays, etc, so it is important that it doesn't suddenly break down. Is it worth getting a new one now or should I wait another year?


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    happy_acid_face
    Registered Users Posts: 256 ✭✭happy_acid_face


    It depends on what you'll be using it for. If its just for typing essays you'll be able to get a good laptop with a wireless card for quite cheap. If you're happy with the one you have, and you dont need any of the extra's that more up to date laptops have, then i wouldn't bother buying a newer one!


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    The Real B-man
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 3,731 Mod ✭✭✭✭The Real B-man


    if it can handle the latest software id keep it maybe get some more ram and a wireless card and give it a good defrag


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    is_that_so
    Registered Users Posts: 32,136 ✭✭✭✭is_that_so


    As posted as long as it is not doing heavy work it'll last a good while longer. You could easily get to 5 years. After that well ............... :rolleyes:


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