I've got a 2007 model 15.4" pro with the 2.2ghz processor and a 250gb hard drive (2gb RAM). As of recent, it's gotten insanely slow and I'm debating on whether to up the RAM to the maximum of 4gb and get a new hard drive (probably a 750gb 7200rpm), or just bite the bullet and get a new one. On top of the internal upgrades, I also need a new battery and a new AC charger. I should add that the computer didn't really get slow till it reached near-maximum capacity on the hard drive. I've been operating off of ~3gb free for the last few months. (Yes, it's getting old clearing off downloads and other temporary files daily). I'm just afraid that as soon as I put $300-$400 into the machine, it'll fry the processor or something—after all, it's put in 4 years of daily use.
What would you guys do? Replace parts and keep going till it dies, or replace it now? Thanks in advance for your help!
What would you guys do? Replace parts and keep going till it dies, or replace it now? Thanks in advance for your help!