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Low Information Voter | 7 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Hmmmm...

Can you upgrade the CPU? Which socket does the MB have?
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Low Information Voter | 7 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 Its a bit more invasive than a RAM or HD upgrade, but I've seen $30 worth of newer CPU transform a rig from "useless" to "actually not that bad".
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[ARCHIVED] Jay | 7 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +2 
 The laptop I have doesn't have an upgradeable CPU or RAM, according to the manufacturer 😐
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Low Information Voter | 7 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 I'm sold. Upgrade to something that's not cheap and disposable!
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Low Information Voter | 7 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 Being a massive cheapskate, I like to buy flagship models from a few years ago second hand end-of-lease, and upgrade them as needed. They'll easily outperform a low/midrange current laptop, and outlive it too, while actually costing slightly less.
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bohemia | 7 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +2 
 In light of this new info (I hate when manufacturers do that 😤), then I would say a new one might be warranted. Take your time and make a list of needs and wants then see if something second hand would meet them.