So I just recovered my first laptop which is a Dell inspiron 1100.
I got this laptop in 2004 way before I knew what computers were capable of.
So I'm wondering should I spend money and add more
RAM/memory/microsoft office 7/etc.?
Or should I just get a new computer?

So, for more detail, when I first got my first laptop
I was just using it for world wide web connection and school work.
But now, in addition, I want windows vista and
I use microsoft office 7 and adobe suite (Photoshop, flash, etc.)

What I really want to know is it possible for my
Dell Inspiron 1100 to be upgraded and run all that?

Or would it be ideal just to get a whole new system?

Keep in mind, I want windows vista, windows media player 11,
microsoft office 7, explorer 8, adobe suite, manga studio,
and run two computer games Fable, worldofwarcraft, and mcafee.

If you would recommend a great personal that can handle that.
Much Much MUCH Thanks~!

Answer:
The stuff you need is a desktop PC. All the programs you've mentioned is high ram sucking stuffs. So superior go for a new Computer instead of upgrading. Upgrading your laptop is possible but the total upgradation cost will account more than that of a complete desktop computer. You can purchase a good Personal computer at a much lesser cost. Go for dual cores or higher processor, good intel chipset motherboard, 2 or 4 gb ram. Remember there are two things to be kept in mind. When you need to run applications simultaneously go for higher ram, or if you would like to run an application fast go for high performance processors. That is the only difference. Many over upgrade the ram thinking it would help their applications to process faster. But its always the processor speed that matters. If you’ve any more doubt then ask me.
Answer:
Laptops are difficult to upgrade.

Usually all that can be changed are the RAM, Hard drives and maybe optical drives. The CPU and video card are usually soldered to the motherboard.

If you plan to upgrade, a desktop is superior.

Answer:
Well you can easily get a good excellent laptop in Dell or Hp.

These laptops comes with awesome condition as well as with great newly added features.

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Answer:
Unless you specifically want Vista, you should look for a new laptop with Windows 7.
Answer:
It's superior to purchase a new desktop with nvidia graphics card.
Answer:
Do you really want to upgrade something that's almost 6 years old?

Purchase new.

Answer:
purchase new u can get a net book for 400 or so