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    2GB Turbo Memory

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Daweism, Jul 15, 2008.

  1. Daweism

    Daweism Notebook Consultant

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    Yay or nay?

    Still useless like the old 1GB version or is this new 2GB version actually useful?
     
    Daweism, Jul 15, 2008
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  2. Donald@Paladin44

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    This is not only 2GB but it is version 2.0.

    However since it has just been released it is too early to tell whether it is helpful when you have at least 2GB System Memory.
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Jul 15, 2008
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  3. Miho

    Miho Notebook Consultant

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    If only DDR3 RAM prices were low enough to not need turbo memory >_<
     
    Miho, Jul 15, 2008
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    Tankbuster Notebook Consultant

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    Is it possible/difficult to manually install a Turbo Memory Module??

    I.e. can I buy the laptop now without TM, and if it proves to be good then I can manually install it?
     
    Tankbuster, Jul 15, 2008
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  5. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    It should be possible.
     
    The_Observer, Jul 15, 2008
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    sohail99 Notebook Consultant

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    Sure!! its really easy to install the turbo memory module!
    i believe the upgrade procedure is also mentioned in the notebook's USER manual! :)
     
    sohail99, Jul 15, 2008
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  7. Tankbuster

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    OK, thanks :)
     
    Tankbuster, Jul 15, 2008
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  8. Duct Tape Dude

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    So what's the compatibility like-- can the 2GB work in place of Robson 1.0 or is it not backwards compatible?

    Also, just for kicks, is it possible to have two Robson modules in a machine (even if one is just used as a really fast flash drive)?

    Thanks!
     
    Duct Tape Dude, Jul 15, 2008
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  9. Jum

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    whatever i just added it to my order lol
     
    Jum, Jul 15, 2008
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  10. Donald@Paladin44

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    2.0 will only work with the new Centrino 2 chipset, and you can only have one in your computer because there is only one slot for it.
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Jul 15, 2008
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  11. metromike

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    Is this worth it if you have an SSD?
     
    metromike, Jul 15, 2008
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  12. Fade To Black

    Fade To Black The Bad Ass

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    Wait for some reviews then ask this question again.
     
    Fade To Black, Jul 15, 2008
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  13. Duct Tape Dude

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    Ohh okay. I thought it was a generic PCIe port and didn't realize the designation.
    Thanks Donald!
     
    Duct Tape Dude, Jul 16, 2008
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