XP is the clue here as no new machines come with that. Repairs tend to run more than a new laptop today.
http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Computers-Accessories-Laptop/zgbs/pc/565108 finds new laptops at 200 to 250 that are much better than the laptops that came out in XP days.
Bob
Hi I am Jason Lapene, I had purchased a laptop six months ago and I am using windows XP but from last week it hangs very much and even it is difficult to login into my computer. I have already explain this problem to the concerned people from where I had purchased it but the are not able to sort out this issue. Please suggest me is there any possibility to repair my laptop or I have to purchase a new one.....
Thanks

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