What would make sense to upgrade on this machine?

[Teerex]

I'll be working with MS Office. If the machine will allow me, I'll be playing CS:S - will that work?

What should I upgrade on this machine before I get it in?


Thanks

Rex
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 760 2.00GHz 2MB
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
512MB/ 2GB/PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM
80GB (ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE))
15'' 1400x1050TFT FlexView display with wide viewing angle and high density ATI Mobility RADEON x300

2.7776Kgs ThinkPad UltraNav
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DVD Recordable
-- Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
56K V.92 designed modem
Intel 802.11a/b/g and Bluetooth
ESS 2.0 and Intergrated fingerprint reader

[davidspalding]

Aside from more RAM (1/2 GB is sufficient for Office and the OS, but 1 GB would be nicer), just accessories, imho.

If you DO get RAM, splurge for a 1 GB DIMM, then if you want to get more later, instead of dumping two DIMMs, you only need discard one.

I would recommend an extra AC adapter. A backup software solution (Thinkpads come with a sort of backup program, but others like Norton Ghost, GoBack, Acronis, or some full-fledged disc backup program). Good, strong third-party firewall application to harden your security (presuming your TP only comes with Norton AV). An external mouse that you really like. A Targus Traveler CoolPad. And a good bag to carry it in, one that is NOT an obvious "computer bag" (I like the Patagonia's Vertical Mass and One Bag).

I have a "So you want to..." list at Amazon which lists all these and more.

Happy computing!

[Domain]

I'd bump it up to a gig of memory, one sticks or two, just get a gig, though Office would run comfortably in 512, Source will eat up the memory.

I've played source on the X300, and got 30 frames with moderate settings. Not bad.