Upgrade the hard drive or consider a new ThinkPad?

Hello

I have an IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad R51e with a 40 GB hard drive. I'll soon be at the limit of ability, and I think to upgrade the hard drive.

My laptop is under warranty until May 2009, says I guess some of you maybe understand my dilemma. Even the technology IBM says it was a difficult call. He suggested an external drive, but I really wanted to do as it would go against how I personally use my laptop.

He gave me a 80 GB hard drive part number 13N6709 (it is the biggest hard drive I can go internally with the R51e) which will cost me $261,00

I tried looking for answers to these questions, but the more I read more my head began to spin.

There are a few questions (with the help of the people in this forum) I'm eager to know before investing more money in this laptop.

Do I need other parts to install the new HDD?

The Pro Windows XP was preinstalled by IBM/Lenovo. It will recognize my serial number to install it?

All my recovery disks will still work with the new hard drive? Or do I have to buy a new game?

I'd be better to just buy a new laptop?

If, therefore, for those knowing what are the features that are on the R51e IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad would get the most bangs for the bucks?

I'd appreciate really no knowledge that any of you can give me.

Sincerely,

Kat


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