the upgrade compared to buy new

Hello.  I have 2 Macbook Pro, a 13 "mid-2009 and a 15" mid-2010.  Both have problems right now.  My 15 "fell once a couple and has pulled apart at the hinge, but still works.  I use it the most because the 13 '' does not have a load for a long time, and although the brightness of the screen is just better on the 15 ".  The battery on the 13 '' said 'service' soon, and the touchpad can is being "pushed", only typed.  The battery on the 15 "says"replace soon ".  I have a lot of photos (and videos) on two of them, more on the 15 "because I use it the most.  I'm trying to get rid of what I can at the moment, so I will save all that remains.  Here are the specs for the two: 13 "-2.26 GHz Intel core 2 Duo, 2 GB memory, 1067 MHz DDR3, Geforce 9400 graphics-NVIDIA card, 256 MB. Storage is disk 160 GB SATA, which currently 36,18 GB free.

15 '' - 2.4 GHz Intel core I5, 4 GB 1067 MHz DDR3 memory, graphics - NVIDIA Geforce GT 330 M, 256 MB, storage is 320 GB SATA drive, 90 which is still free. "

My question is, I have to take them both to Apple (fixed) and implemented to date, or simply put money in something new?  I don't have money like I did when I bought these (I also own an IMac), but I can spend about $1,200 if I have to.  Basically, I use only my computers for email and web surfing, no game, nothing very special.

Also, is it acceptable to update all three computers to the latest version of the software available, or are they simply too old to run the new versions?  Thank you very much, I appreciate your help!

Yes, do take to Apple and know exactly what needs to be done and the costs are related.  This will be the information that will help to make an informed decision.  Note the assessment at the genius bar will be FREE.

Look in the section renovated from the Apple store online, and you might find a MBP that suits your budget.

What software the latest OSXs are happier with at least 4 GB of RAM and better with 8 GB of RAM.  This means that additional dollars should be spent.  Do this only if you decide to keep them.

Ciao.

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