What's the consensus on the T61 Turbo Memory?

Didn't get my order in last night because I'm still debating my options and was wondering what the consensus is on the Turbo Memory option for the T61? $50 isn't a big deal when I'm already spending $$ on the system, but will it make a difference now or in the future?

 

Not really now, no drivers know how to utilize it, in the future however, Microsoft will release drivers for it to decrease boot time and decrease app loading time. Additionally, it could increase battery life. I went for it, you should too!

 

turbo memory can't hurt..

 

i didn't bother
i'll be running linux most of the time though, and i doubt they'll get to writing drivers for it for the next few decades

 

It doesn't cost all that much more. Once you have it, it will come in to use later. Rather than adding a stick later which will stick out of your USB port.

 

This is what i read from Intel and i think if you run windows vista its better to have it
Turbo Memory, an optional component of Intel® Centrino® Duo and Intel® Centrino® Pro processor technology:

* Up to 2x faster performance when loading frequently used applications¹
* Up to 20% faster Windows Vista* boot time¹

Intel Turbo Memory lets your notebook actually learn your habits to provide better system response. That's because it stores frequently used information near the processor, where it's more quickly available. Better CPUs run better with Intel Turbo Memory.
This entirely new system innovation for Windows Vista PCs is based on Performance Intel® NAND Flash Memory (like the memory in an iPod* or USB 'thumb' drive), together with supporting software. It works alongside your system's RAM to increase the efficiency of data movement between the processor and hard disk.


Introducing a major new PC component

Intel Turbo Memory (512MB or 1GB) is a new primary PC component, along with the CPU, chipset, and system memory. It caches large amounts of frequently used data for faster access by the processor. This decreases the need for hard-disk accesses, saving both time and power, which equates to increased performance and energy efficiency.
That's good news for users who run data-intensive software like media applications. It's also a good match to the substantial system requirements to load and run Windows Vista.
Intel Turbo Memory is a single solution that accelerates data transfer both to and from the processor. Other commercially available products support only one-way data caching.


A wide spectrum of benefits

Notebooks based on Intel Centrino Duo and Intel Centrino Pro processor technology that incorporate Intel Turbo Memory gain substantial benefits:

* Reduce boot time. Faster access to boot-up files lets the system start up more quickly.
* Improve application responsiveness. Data coming from Intel Turbo memory instead of the hard drive increases access speed.
* Accelerate application loading. Fast access by the processor to information needed to launch applications cuts lag time.
* Enhance Windows Vista. Support for Windows Vista performance features like ReadyBoost*, ReadyDrive*, and Superfetch* helps you take better advantage of the operating system.
* Save energy. Pre-storing information reduces hard-disk spin time, which saves power.

 

Good post, have the negative turbo reviews mentioned that Visata needs to "learn" the users behavior to start making a difference?