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So now that I got a solid working computer again (my new desktop, thanks again for all the help with it Smokey), I'm back to looking at my laptop...
Mainly trying to decide if it's possible to find what the problem is and if it's worth trying to fix it up. I really hate the thoughts of going without a laptop, even though since I finally got a desktop, I don't use a laptop much at all. But I do take it to class for note taking, and I also use it when I go places for a weekend or whatever (camping, vacation, etc). Plus with the push to go with Vista, I'm wondering if I should just give up on my faithful laptop and buy something newer. Just not sure what to do...
Old laptop:
IBM Thinkpad T-22:
900mhz PIII, 512mb ram, 40gig HD, has vid output for both tv and an extra monitor, 56k modem, 10/100 ethernet, etc.
I've had it since fall of 2001, used it heavily (often on 24/7, never got a chillpad for under it till around 2005/2006) until recently when I stopped being able to connect to the internet with it (both the modem and ethernet ports don't work for connecting to the 'net). It also is refusing to run Dreamweaver, despite a couple reformats. It was in pretty much perfect condition until I was in a hurry to leave for class about two weeks ago and accidently knocked it onto the floor and cracked part of the case. Still works ok though.
Now, I was also poking around on Newegg recently, wasting time and wondering if I could pick up more memory to use with my laptop should it get fixed up and I stumbled across some laptops for sale...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834146311
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834146371
I kinda hate to drop money buying a laptop, and mine still sorta works, but at the same time I'm worried that my laptop isn't long for this world and I would hate to have to go without one or buy something with Vista (I'd HAVE to delete Vista and put XP on it, I'm not dealing with Vista). I've been impressed at how well my IBM handled things and would be hesitant to go with another brand, but I dunno. My laptop still seems to be able to handle nearly everything I usually do with it, just that the lack of internet and inability to run Dreamweaver kinda cuts into it's usefulness to me a bit. If that makes sense.
Mainly trying to decide if it's possible to find what the problem is and if it's worth trying to fix it up. I really hate the thoughts of going without a laptop, even though since I finally got a desktop, I don't use a laptop much at all. But I do take it to class for note taking, and I also use it when I go places for a weekend or whatever (camping, vacation, etc). Plus with the push to go with Vista, I'm wondering if I should just give up on my faithful laptop and buy something newer. Just not sure what to do...
Old laptop:
IBM Thinkpad T-22:
900mhz PIII, 512mb ram, 40gig HD, has vid output for both tv and an extra monitor, 56k modem, 10/100 ethernet, etc.
I've had it since fall of 2001, used it heavily (often on 24/7, never got a chillpad for under it till around 2005/2006) until recently when I stopped being able to connect to the internet with it (both the modem and ethernet ports don't work for connecting to the 'net). It also is refusing to run Dreamweaver, despite a couple reformats. It was in pretty much perfect condition until I was in a hurry to leave for class about two weeks ago and accidently knocked it onto the floor and cracked part of the case. Still works ok though.
Now, I was also poking around on Newegg recently, wasting time and wondering if I could pick up more memory to use with my laptop should it get fixed up and I stumbled across some laptops for sale...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834146311
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834146371
I kinda hate to drop money buying a laptop, and mine still sorta works, but at the same time I'm worried that my laptop isn't long for this world and I would hate to have to go without one or buy something with Vista (I'd HAVE to delete Vista and put XP on it, I'm not dealing with Vista). I've been impressed at how well my IBM handled things and would be hesitant to go with another brand, but I dunno. My laptop still seems to be able to handle nearly everything I usually do with it, just that the lack of internet and inability to run Dreamweaver kinda cuts into it's usefulness to me a bit. If that makes sense.