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    Kingston v Transcend RAM for Netbooks

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by chrisliando, Dec 18, 2009.

  1. chrisliando

    chrisliando Notebook Consultant

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    I want to upgrade my netbook's RAM from 1 GB to 2 GB.

    Because it only has one memory slot, I will buy one module of 2 GB.

    I am on the choice between Transcend or Kingston. Their price difference are quite close.

    The Kingston is the ValueRAM type. I don't really understand the meaning of that type..What is ValueRAM anyway?

    Please give me recommendation to decide based on user's post and all user experience..

    Thank you very much.
     
    chrisliando, Dec 18, 2009
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Honestly, I don't think it really matters much. Pick one and go with it.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 18, 2009
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  3. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    Agreed, since you'll be replacing the only RAM module in your system, brand should not be a consideration. Choose the least expensive with lifetime warranty.

    ValueRAM = Marketing/brand name.
     
    tilleroftheearth, Dec 18, 2009
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  4. chrisliando

    chrisliando Notebook Consultant

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    I thought that ValueRAM is a product that is for entry level market. Is it true?

    Ok thank you guys for the suggestions.
     
    chrisliando, Dec 18, 2009
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  5. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    No, not entry level... more like upgrade/replacement market:

    Quote:
    "Notebook Memory

    Made from the highest quality components, ValueRAM SO-DIMMs are designed to increase productivity and help your whitebook work faster. Backed by a lifetime warranty, free technical support and legendary reliability, Kingston ValueRAM is the standard in notebook memory upgrades."

    From:
    http://www.valueram.com/notebook/memory.asp


    BTW, I have used Kingston ValueRAM products over many years and have found them as 'perfect' as any other RAM modules. I pick them when the price and/or availability is better than another product - in other words, RAM modules really are a commodity - no specialty status needed (in purchasing decisions).
     
    tilleroftheearth, Dec 18, 2009
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    Explosivpotato Notebook Consultant

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    ^ what these guys said. 99% of the time, RAM is RAM is RAM. They're all the same.
     
    Explosivpotato, Dec 18, 2009
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  7. jackluo923

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    Depending on which netbook you have, you might not be able to use that 2GB ram. Quite a number of netbook will not boot with 2GB of ram module in. For example: Acer Aspire One
     
    jackluo923, Dec 18, 2009
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  8. vostro1400user

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    get kingston hyperX which is better.
     
    vostro1400user, Dec 18, 2009
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    lol, for a netbook? How is it better?
     
    tilleroftheearth, Dec 18, 2009
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  10. sean473

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    doesn't matter... any ram will do...
     
    sean473, Dec 18, 2009
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  11. Convoluted

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    I currently have Kingston ram in my MBP, and so far it worst great (although I think it does, it's kinda hard to judge how well RAM actually works). I've also owned a Transcend flashdrive in the past, also a great device. Both companies make great products.
     
    Convoluted, Dec 18, 2009
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  12. Soviet Sunrise

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    I lol'ed. 10char
     
    Soviet Sunrise, Dec 18, 2009
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  13. vostro1400user

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    :D :) ;) :rolleyes: :cool:
     
    vostro1400user, Dec 18, 2009
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  14. vostro1400user

    vostro1400user Notebook Deity

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    why not? :D :rolleyes:
     
    vostro1400user, Dec 18, 2009
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    How to test your RAM: MEMTEST and IntelBurn Test 2.3 (current). Note: Make sure you are using a notebook cooler for these tests!



    True, why not! If the price and/or availability is the equal, always get the 'better' product.

    but, still lololol about HyperX inside a netbook. Would we need to put racing stripes on it too? :D

    Cheers!
     
    tilleroftheearth, Dec 18, 2009
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  16. Soviet Sunrise

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    I don't even think Kingston makes 172 pin HyperX sticks. If they did, then it would be a battle of the Kei car netbooks, haha.
     
    Soviet Sunrise, Dec 18, 2009
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  17. chrisliando

    chrisliando Notebook Consultant

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    @vostro1400user: Thank you for the suggestion. I think I will get the HyperX.
    @jackluo923: my netbook is Fujitsu BIBLO LOOX and it mentioned on the user manual that maximum memory it supported is 2GB.
     
    chrisliando, Dec 19, 2009
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