So I have a laptop that I have been using for a little over 5 years. It’s a Toshiba Tecra R950.
Specs
- 4GB RAM
- 640 GB ROM
- Intel Core i5 3340M
- Radeon HD 7570M Graphics
- 15.6 inch 720p screen
I bought when I was starting my undergrad studies secondhand for roughly KES 27000 or close to 180 USD and it has definitely served me well all these years. Recently though, it sometimes switches itself off randomly despite the fact I keep it raised up for ventilation. The battery also has greatly deteriorated. I’m starting to think maybe I should start to consider replacing it. I’m thinking a gaming laptop would do for my needs. I’m want to start applying for grad school and I’d do a bit of gaming on the side plus I’m learning to code. I know it’ll take a while to save up cash for it since I’m currently unemployed. So is it the right time to replace it? I’d appreciate your opinions or advice.
get a job, however hard it is, then you can get a half decent machine so you can get designwork that pays more than 25c/hr.
even $30/day as waiter translates into $900 over a month, which becomes a laptop 10 times better than what you got.