Aspire one memory question

[metzy85]

What does it mean when they say this in the specs "1GB (512MB onboard/512MB SODIMM slot"

 

[kimsland]

Onboard can mean built into the Motherboard circuitry (well it use to be)
But many "onboard" Ram, is actually just another Ram card plugged into the Motherboard (how strange I know)

 

[metzy85]

ok well the part i am most confused on is y does it say 512MB SODIMM slot is that actually like a card memory part

 

[kimsland]

SO-DIMMs are a smaller alternative to a DIMM, being roughly half the size of regular DIMMs. SO-DIMMS are often used in systems which have space restrictions such as notebooks

 

[metzy85]

thus y they are using it in a aspire one. OK just irritates me how they put some ram on board. seems like it would defeat the purpose and be kinda slow

 

[kimsland]

I like the Ram onboard idea
That way, you don't even need any Ram cards plugged in

Mind you 512 is very low

I usually recommend minimum:
2 Gig for Xp SP3
4 Gig for Vista SP1

 

[metzy85]

I feel the same about both those ram specs nothing short of that. What is your opinion though on the best netbook i am in the market for one. Got any ideas??

 

[kimsland]

A netbook is a small to medium sized, light-weight, low-cost, energy-efficient laptop, generally optimized for internet based services such as web browsing

Doh! I can't stop quoting these things, now you've done it

I usually recommend shop around, have a look at the big brands like Dell
Sorry I can't be more specific, sales is really not my area

 

[metzy85]

well looks like i will have to search the forums/post a topic on the recomendation s then

 

[kimsland]

Yes, that would be good
I hope the technical part was explained clearly to you, and you are now happy with that

Aspire one memory question

:grinthumb

 

[metzy85]

very much so thanks much man