Notebook computers are more popular than ever, especially now that they have evolved to the point of actually being portable in reality and not just in theory. However, notebook memory often lags behind the other features of these machines. In order to keep these units light and portable, companies have equipped them with less memory than we often need to run our favorite programs and games. Fortunately, it's easy to upgrade notebook memory and improve the speed of your system. Too many people think they have outgrown their notebooks when the system starts to slow down, or is unable to process a new program with lots of features. Usually, you just need to add memory. What you need to do first is figure out how much memory will fit onto your system, and how much you already have. Your computer's "Properties" tab should tell you how much memory your system is working with. Next, you need to find out how much RAM your system can handle. To do this, simply go to the manual that came with the computer. If you don't have this, call the manufacturer and give them the model number. Also, find out what type of RAM you will need. There are several types, including SDRAM (synchronous dynamic RAM), Rambus Dynamic RAM and others. Fortunately, the price for memory keeps dropping. This means you can keep your notebook up to speed without a major investment, and with a minimum of service, since it takes just minutes to install memory. New programs are so feature-rich that a slow system will become obsolete without periodic memory upgrades. |
