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If you did put the 4GB of memory in the 32 bits OS's would recognise all but 128MB of it (the amount of dedicated vRAM). Personally I think that you could use a little more CPU power rather than more RAM, if you can return/upgrade it buy 2GB of RAM and spend the rest on a better CPU (T7100/T7300).
Personally I think that you could use a little more CPU power rather than more RAM, if you can return/upgrade it buy 2GB of RAM and spend the rest on a better CPU (T7100/T7300).
This is probably true. I didn't even realize Intel still made 1.46 GHz processors.
If you did put the 4GB of memory in the 32 bits OS's would recognise all but 128MB of it (the amount of dedicated vRAM). Personally I think that you could use a little more CPU power rather than more RAM, if you can return/upgrade it buy 2GB of RAM and spend the rest on a better CPU (T7100/T7300).
Not anymore. Both Vista and XP SP2 will only see a maximum of 3.21 GB.
Personally I think you made a good choice if I were to buy another notebook I would buy a Dell or another Apple. The Vostros are nice looking in my opinion without looking cheap like the inspirons and Dell is a good company to deal with (this coming from a former employee). I prefer Apple since I love the aluminum design of the Pro's and I love OS X, if you aren't happy with Windows on your Dell that's what some form of Linux is for.
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Not anymore. Both Vista and XP SP2 will only see a maximum of 3.21 GB.
I don't mean to be rude but why 3.21? I assumed that this limit was due to the 32 bit OS running out of address space after the video card(s) and BIOS ROM had been taken care of. You also said "not anymore", why? Did windows 32bit ever address more than this? Help!
Personally, I think notebooks should have the following minimum spec at the moment:
2GHz Core 2 Duo
2GB RAM (2x 1GB, Dual Channel)
Intel x3100 Graphics
80GB SATA HDD
CD-RW/DVD Combo (Or DVD-RW)
WXGA TFT
802.11 ABG(N)
Bluetooth
TPM
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I don't mean to be rude but why 3.21? I assumed that this limit was due to the 32 bit OS running out of address space after the video card(s) and BIOS ROM had been taken care of. You also said "not anymore", why? Did windows 32bit ever address more than this? Help!
Also depends on what version of windows you're running. Windows XP pro had more memory allocations enabled by default over XP home. The same is true for 64bit Vista.....business and ultimate editions support up to 128GB limit, while home is up to 16GB
Also depends on what version of windows you're running. Windows XP pro had more memory allocations enabled by default over XP home. The same is true for 64bit Vista.....business and ultimate editions support up to 128GB limit, while home is up to 16GB
@Mr Joshua don't you think 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo is overkill for the average user? I would think that an AMD TL-56 would be enough for a basic notebook (tho the extra CPU power would be very useful when encoding)
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Originally Posted by Aevum
please ignore the apple fanboys...
I know the 'Apple Fanboys' label gets tossed around with yawn inspiring frequency, but it now applies if a poster suggests the OP purchase now what he/she lists as really wanting to 'upgrade' to eventually? I'm guessing mentioning Apple or an Apple product is all that's necessary now?
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how do you expect me to react if you tell him "you should have bought the applebook in the first place" insted of reassuring him over a purchess he alleady made, "sorry dude, you just burned money that should have gone to steve jobs", give me a break, the guy bought a decent laptop that will serve him well, theres no need to push him to buy more stuff at this moment,
if when he retires that laptop or decides to sell it, he wants to buy a macbook, no problem, his money, his tastes and he should spend it on whatever makes him happy,
it just seems to me that some times apple people just tell you "sell all your stuff, even if its brand new and get apple gear, its better", and im not going to get dragged in an apple vs pc or is apple really better, im just saying, let the guy enjoy his laptop, he didnt buy a piece of trash, be bought something that for most uses will serve him quite well,
I assumed that this limit was due to the 32 bit OS running out of address space after the video card(s) and BIOS ROM had been taken care of. You also said "not anymore", why? Did windows 32bit ever address more than this? Help! 
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