Windows 7 laptop What to do with it

tankid

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Good day to all.As you know by my postings that I have had a new windows 8 acer laptop.
Now coming to the old windows 7 ho compaq one,I'm looking for some ideas what to do with it,Shall I sell it and maybe I wont get much for it,Then I been thinking well what options are there for me to make use for this machine it works well,Even my granddaughter is still to young to have it.I also have a desktop and my wife has her own laptop.
So do anyone suggest a good project on what to do with this idle laptop??.
Silly question maybe.:think:
Open to any possible suggestions.
many Thanks.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire E series
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-4500U Dual Core (1.8GHz, Intel Turbo Boost up to 3GHz) Processor
    Memory
    6GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated (Intel HD Graphics)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" (1366 x 768 HD Resolution
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    750GB
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    MSE
    Other Info
    Acer Aspire E series Intel Core i7-4500U Dual Core (1.8GHz, Intel Turbo Boost up to 3GHz) Processor
    Screen 15.6" (1366 x 768 HD Resolution)*
    Operating System Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit
    RAM 6GB (DDR3) *
    Hard Drive 750GB
    Optical Drive DVD Rewriter (Records DVDs 8x & CDs 24x & Dual Layer Super Multi)
    Graphics Integrated (Intel HD Graphics)
    Wireless LAN Wireless (802.11b/g/n Wireless)
    N

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1 Update 1 Pro 64bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pavillion H8-1202
    CPU
    I7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz
    Motherboard
    PEGATRON
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NIVDIA GeForce GT 520
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC656GR CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster S22B350
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080 32 bit color
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 EVO SSD 500GB
    Keyboard
    Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
Here's great idea, send it to me !!!!!
Or make it into MM server, file server, network administration or keep as spare.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home made
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen7 2700x
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime x470 Pro
    Memory
    16GB Kingston 3600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus strix 570 OC 4gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 960 evo 250GB
    Silicon Power V70 240GB SSD
    WD 1 TB Blue
    WD 2 TB Blue
    Bunch of backup HDDs.
    PSU
    Sharkoon, Silent Storm 660W
    Case
    Raidmax
    Cooling
    CCM Nepton 140xl
    Internet Speed
    40/2 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    WD
Or make it into MM server, file server,
Can you please explain a little more on the above for me,I'm not very technically minded in this area
Thank You for reply,If I fail where do you live so I can send it on to you,How much cash can you afford ''Joke'':)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire E series
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-4500U Dual Core (1.8GHz, Intel Turbo Boost up to 3GHz) Processor
    Memory
    6GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated (Intel HD Graphics)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" (1366 x 768 HD Resolution
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    750GB
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    MSE
    Other Info
    Acer Aspire E series Intel Core i7-4500U Dual Core (1.8GHz, Intel Turbo Boost up to 3GHz) Processor
    Screen 15.6" (1366 x 768 HD Resolution)*
    Operating System Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit
    RAM 6GB (DDR3) *
    Hard Drive 750GB
    Optical Drive DVD Rewriter (Records DVDs 8x & CDs 24x & Dual Layer Super Multi)
    Graphics Integrated (Intel HD Graphics)
    Wireless LAN Wireless (802.11b/g/n Wireless)
    N
Hi there

Any Schools need more laptops -- what about a Local charity that could do with a computer. Not sure what the hardware's like - but if it runs W7 it should be upgradeable to W8.1 which probably uses less resources than W7 so even an older machine should run better. Otherwise just stick it way for a SPARE.

Another possibly interesting project for you -- Why not try and load a LINUX distribution on it and teach yourself a bit about Linux -- doesn't matter if you hose it up as it's only a "Test / Spare" machine.

IMO the market for Used laptops isn't there at all -- I doubt whether people would even STEAL one from an unlocked car if the laptop looked old. - Remember when Blaupunkt Car radios were the "in thing" and people had to employ all sorts of anti theft devices -- I remember people coming into work with the Front Panel off these -- Nowadays who would even bother stealing a Car radio -- has ZERO resale value whatever the brand !!!! How technology changes - a top of the line expensive product now can hardly be GIVEN away.

Cheers
jimbo
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Centos 7, W8.1, W7, W2K3 Server W10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 X LG 40 inch TV
    Hard Drives
    SSD's * 3 (Samsung 840 series) 250 GB
    2 X 3 TB sata
    5 X 1 TB sata
    Internet Speed
    0.12 GB/s (120Mb/s)
Hi there

Any Schools need more laptops -- what about a Local charity that could do with a computer. Not sure what the hardware's like - but if it runs W7 it should be upgradeable to W8.1 which probably uses less resources than W7 so even an older machine should run better. Otherwise just stick it way for a SPARE.

Another possibly interesting project for you -- Why not try and load a LINUX distribution on it and teach yourself a bit about Linux -- doesn't matter if you hose it up as it's only a "Test / Spare" machine.

IMO the market for Used laptops isn't there at all -- I doubt whether people would even STEAL one from an unlocked car if the laptop looked old. - Remember when Blaupunkt Car radios were the "in thing" and people had to employ all sorts of anti theft devices -- I remember people coming into work with the Front Panel off these -- Nowadays who would even bother stealing a Car radio -- has ZERO resale value whatever the brand !!!! How technology changes - a top of the line expensive product now can hardly be GIVEN away.

Cheers
jimbo
Tell me about Blaupunkt Car radio, My Berlin was stolen same night I installed it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home made
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen7 2700x
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime x470 Pro
    Memory
    16GB Kingston 3600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus strix 570 OC 4gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 960 evo 250GB
    Silicon Power V70 240GB SSD
    WD 1 TB Blue
    WD 2 TB Blue
    Bunch of backup HDDs.
    PSU
    Sharkoon, Silent Storm 660W
    Case
    Raidmax
    Cooling
    CCM Nepton 140xl
    Internet Speed
    40/2 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    WD
A family member could use it, or use it as a stand by, in case your new one ends up getting sent off for repairs.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Mint 17.2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
    CPU
    AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M500 240GB SSD
    Mouse
    Logitech M525
    Internet Speed
    45/6 - ATT U-Verse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    None needed. It is Linux.
    Other Info
    Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer

    A/V UPS - Tripp-Lite Smart 1500LCD 1500 Va/900 W.
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