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How long is long for a Dell computer?
I think it's time....I estimate that it's about 8+ years old. I added some memory last year and it didn't help one bit...time for a new one??? 
ETA: DH just looked underneath and it was manuf. in 2002.
Message edited 2/8/2008 8:40:37 PM.
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wannabemom
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Re: How long is long for a Dell computer?
oh yeah.
even if you're a light user (internet/email primarily), computers have changed sooooo much since windows 2000 / NT era. Much faster processors, USB2 hubs, much faster WiFi, and more memory.
it's time to treat yourself 
oh, and I should add, that most programs really require close to the max RAM you probably have in there.... whenever you're close to the minimum system requirements, things slow down drastically.....
Message edited 2/8/2008 8:30:19 PM.
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Re: How long is long for a Dell computer?
depends on what you do...
depending on the amount of ram and the type of processor in there (pentium 3 and 1ghz of speed..)
you should be fine for typical emailing, listening to songs, etc...
What is your operating system? Windows 2000 or ME
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Re: How long is long for a Dell computer?
Posted by BabyBoy
depends on what you do...
depending on the amount of ram and the type of processor in there (pentium 3 and 1ghz of speed..)
you should be fine for typical emailing, listening to songs, etc...
What is your operating system? Windows 2000 or ME
I have Windows XP 
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Re: How long is long for a Dell computer?
Posted by Mrs. Patticakes
I have Windows XP
nothing wrong with that..You got XP when it first came out...
what is the speed and processor of your computer? you can find that by right clicking on my computer, select properties...all you info is on the bottom right of that window...
should tell you processor, ram, etc..
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wannabemom
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Re: How long is long for a Dell computer?
seriously, it's time to upgrade....
we have a couple computers that old at work, and they take forever to start-up
(becuase they were upgraded to XP)
They even take a while to load a webpage...
you can't upgrade a 6+ year old computer to a mid-level contemporary computer..... your motherboard can't handle the new processors / hardware.
It's more cost-effective to just get a mid-priced new computer
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Re: How long is long for a Dell computer?
Your lucky it lasted that long! Time for a new one....
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Re: How long is long for a Dell computer?
That's long. None of my Dell's lasted that long.
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| Posted 2/8/08 10:23 PM |
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Re: How long is long for a Dell computer?
Posted by BabyBoy
Posted by Mrs. Patticakes
I have Windows XP
nothing wrong with that..You got XP when it first came out...
what is the speed and processor of your computer? you can find that by right clicking on my computer, select properties...all you info is on the bottom right of that window...
should tell you processor, ram, etc..
Found it! Intel Pentium 4 1.80 GHz with 1.0 GB of Ram. I just added a 1.0 GB to it last year.
Can I have all these testimonials in writing so DH can see and buy me a new one?? 
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Re: How long is long for a Dell computer?
YOU NEED A NEW COMPUTER....hope that helps Dana!
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: How long is long for a Dell computer?
IMO, if you've had a computer for 8 years, you got your $ worth and then some.
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Re: How long is long for a Dell computer?
I got mine in Jan. 2001 and it's still going strong. We will probably add a computer to our house in the next year but we are doing well knock on wood! LOL.
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BabyBoy
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Re: How long is long for a Dell computer?
Posted by Mrs. Patticakes
Found it! Intel Pentium 4 1.80 GHz with 1.0 GB of Ram. I just added a 1.0 GB to it last year.
Can I have all these testimonials in writing so DH can see and buy me a new one??
you have an "ok" system...if you arent doing much to it and its performaning fast enough for your likely, you in good hands. The Ram is the key. You could even try to get 2 gigs of Ram.
Do you have plenty of hard drive space?
Do you have a DVD burner?
If the answer is no and the price of RAM for your pc is alot, you might as well get a new machine.
You machine is faster then what most people have. You processor is faster then celeron processors from that generation and even this generation that aren't dual core...
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Re: How long is long for a Dell computer?
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YOU NEED A NEW COMPUTER....hope that helps Dana!
I have no patience these days-it's so darn slooooooww!! And I'm sick of looking at my screensaver (DD) and seeing her flicker. 
Thanks BabyBoy (Tom)! You've been a big help!
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Re: How long is long for a Dell computer?
Posted by Mrs. Patticakes
Posted by babydreams
YOU NEED A NEW COMPUTER....hope that helps Dana!
I have no patience these days-it's so darn slooooooww!! And I'm sick of looking at my screensaver (DD) and seeing her flicker.
Thanks BabyBoy (Tom)! You've been a big help!
NP...you can buy a dell tower respectfully configured for about 400 bucks these days, FM me if you would like some more details....
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