Laptop memory

[inveterate]

All laptop memory are the same right..?? i don't wanna click on the customize thing from HP cuz i know i can get a gig of laptop mem for cheaper.

just asking the question,, are they all the same.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Not unless you buy the exact same type of memory. There are many types of laptop memory but if you buy the right type it should work.

If you want a guarantee it will work, use the memory selector at www.crucial.com

 

[unfalliblekrutch]

If you're asking are they standard sizes, yes, laptop ram has standard physical sizes and interfaces, just like desktop ram.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: unfalliblekrutch
If you're asking are they standard sizes, yes, laptop ram has standard physical sizes and interfaces, just like desktop ram.

Just to be 100% clear, that's sizeS and interfaceS. Usually buying the right size, type, speed is all you need to worry about but there is more than one kind.

 

[halw]

Check out the memory configurator at crucial.com for your brand and model. Might be more economical to buy upgrade there.

 

[inveterate]

yea ,, thx guys, i was just asking about sizes ,, cuz i know how Dell and SONYYYYY likes to make their own CRAPPPP.. and not let u touch UR OWNN property.

 

[unfalliblekrutch]

Originally posted by: inveterate
yea ,, thx guys, i was just asking about sizes ,, cuz i know how Dell and SONYYYYY likes to make their own CRAPPPP.. and not let u touch UR OWNN property.

some sonys use MICROdimms which are going to be rare and expensive. I believe all the HP laptops use sodimms, which would be cheaper to get yourself. Make sure you get the right speed and type (ie. ddr or ddr2)

 

[fbrdphreak]

Current laptop memory in use, all SO-DIMM form factor:

*Memory type*: *Speed*
DDR: 266(rare), 333, 400(not officially supported on most systems); used in 400MHz FSB Pentium M's/Celeron M's and Turion 64
DDR2: 400(common on budget systems, used on 533MHz FSB Pentium M's/Celeron M's), 533(Used on 533 Pentium M's, some Core Duo systems, some Turion 64 X2), 667 (Core Duo & Turion 64 X2)

Some Sony's and other ultraportable machines use micro-SODIMM's, which are smaller and more expensive.

Before you buy anything, use the memory configurator at http://www.crucial.com. If you purchase using that tool, they guarantee compatibility. At least use the tool to find the right memory if you purchase elsewhere.

 

[smopoim86]

make sure that the laptop will not come stock with all the slots full.

dell is the worst for this, if you get 1gb it will be 2x512

 

[Raduque]

Originally posted by: inveterate
yea ,, thx guys, i was just asking about sizes ,, cuz i know how Dell and SONYYYYY likes to make their own CRAPPPP.. and not let u touch UR OWNN property.

Dell uses standard SODIMMs, I should know, I own one.

Sony's ultraportables use MicroSODIMMs which are simply smaller then regular SODIMMs and not at all proprietary. Toshiba has an ultraportable that uses MicroSODIMMs as well.