Replace laptop or Just add SSD?

[kandrejk]

Hello,

I have an old VAIO VGN-S460 that has been upgraded to 4 GB ram. I am running Ubuntu on it and it does really well without any effects turned on. I really like the form factor, keyboard and size, but the HDD is crapping out, the battery is dead and it runs a little hot.

here are the specs on it: http://www.superwarehouse.com/Sony_VAIO_S460_B/VGN-S460_B/p/609212

My question is should I spend ~ 70 bucks on a new SSD because I am getting bad clusters and read/write problems on boot, or should I save my money up for a whole new laptop?

 

[Mu33rto]

set to conservative governor and try to undervolt the laptop if you can. Run of live distro if you can. Save up youre money to get a new one. That old laptop will not support the speeds for the new ssd.. So in the end you will be disappointed.

 

[nhasian]

I have to agree with mu33rto,

its time for a new laptop.