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    Intel Turbo Memory 2GB - XPS M1530

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by DeLaVega, Dec 30, 2008.

  1. DeLaVega

    DeLaVega Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've been reading/searching in the forum but haven't found a real answer.
    I'd like to buy an Intel Turbo Memory 2GB but does it work in the M1530?
    Has anybody got this installed successfully?

    There are also contradicting reports from people, some say it speeds up others say it slows down the system. I'd like to see it for myself.
    I just want to know if its supported.
     
    DeLaVega, Dec 30, 2008
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    Yes, it works if you are running Vista.
     
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    I read that the M1530 also works with a 4Gb card, so I ordered one from Office Depot for $65. I dont know if I will see any improvements, but I thought it was worth testing out. I'm planning on using a 4Gb SD card for the Ready Boost, then just using all 4Gb for the Turbo Drive function.
     
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  4. DeLaVega

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    let me know how that goes ;)
     
    DeLaVega, Dec 30, 2008
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    SD card slot is not good choice, because it is very slow one in XPS1530, my girlfriend's Asus Eee Pc has much better slot than mine..I bought 4GB very fast Panasonic card and was very disappointing, reinstalling and changing different drivers didn't change anything- it's just a slow device...so I am using now 16GB Sandisk Cruzer Contour USB as ReadyBoost and it's much faster than SD Card slot
     
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    ^^^^Really depends on the speed of the SD......... for 65 bux that 4 gig better be lightning fast...mine cost 30-40 bux and it is a fast 4 gig one
     
    TurboSL1, Dec 30, 2008
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    The PCIE Turbo Memory cost me $65. I only spent $4.99 on the Sandisk Ultra II 4Gb SD card.
     
    ericeod, Dec 31, 2008
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