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I think this is exactly what the would-be upgraders are wondering - namely, whether it would be more cost-effective to upgrade their old machines for $400 or so rather than spend $1300 on a P133 TP560 (or $850 on the P100 version). I doubt there are many people for whom the tradeoff is the latest model 560E vs. the upgrade. Also, some people (myself included) love the TP701 form factor, and would prefer a faster machine in that box than even a P133 in a TP560 box. Even though I myself moved to the 560, I still miss my 701. > > I know there has recently been a lot of discussion about upgrading their > Thinkpad 701. I have a question related to the cost effectiveness of > upgrading laptops in general. > > I have noticed that many people, including some on this list, seem to be > enthralled with buying the newest and unfortunately, most expensive > laptops. (Note: I am not making any value judgements!!!) I am just > wondering if this is necessary and what is the rationale behind doing so. > For example, is it really worth it to spend $1000 to $2000 more for a > P166MMX machine vs. a P133 machine? Consequently, it also seems like a > good many people want to upgrade their computer because they are unwilling > to part with their computer which had originally bought at such a high > price which has now greatly depreciated. > > Why not prevent oneself from falling into the upgrade temptation by buying > a lower end model. I've gone through quite a few computers in the past > couple of years. My strategy has always been to buy a lower end model at a > bargain price, use it for a while, and then part with it at a minimal or no > loss. > >