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Usb Ram

  • 13-07-2005 10:49am
    #1
    conky_05
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 272 ✭✭


    hey all,

    i got myself an IBM Thinkpad laptop a couple of years ago and it's running kinda slow at this stage....not wanting to have to buy another one i was wondering what was the situation with USB RAM for laptops ? i.e how much approximately, is it generally plug and play etc...


    thanks !


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  • #2
    skywalker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,707 ✭✭✭skywalker


    Your getting a bit muddled up there.

    RAM is random access memory, an internal pc component.

    USB is a port on your pc which you can plug devices into. You can get USB memory keys, but their not RAM, they are extra storage devices.


  • #3
    J-blk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,906 ✭✭✭J-blk


    Exactly as Skywalker said.... USB flash memory keys are basically extra storage - think of it as an expansion to your hard drive space in a way. Nothing to do with your computer's memory, which is no way upgradeable via USB. You may still have a spare slot for a memory expansion anyway, if you can find a compatible memory chip - many laptops have a small flap that is easy to access, so that the end-user can upgrade their RAM...


  • #4
    aaf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,098 ✭✭✭aaf


    What's the model number? It should be on a label underneath. We'll need that to determine what type of ram you need (ddr SO-DIMM or older SO-DIMM). I have some SO-DIMM DDR here if it takes it.


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