Memory for HP Laptops

[videobruce]

I'm looking at a HP Laptop; zv5000z series, and would like to know just how propritary their memory is? IOW's do I have to get it from them?

The unit I'm looking at has 256mb standard and I don't think I really need 512, but might get it later depending on price. It is a $100 option now which seems steep.

 

[chilled]

My Compaq (from HP) from Aug '03 had Crucial memory. They guarantee that it will work if you use their memory selector to choose it.

 

[fbrdphreak]

As a general rule: memory is no longer proprietary with current laptops. Some laptops are more picky about brands/types, as is any desktop computer. I've had good luck with Crucial, but haven't tried other types.

 

[imported_Woody]

I popped a 512MB PC2700 stick in my eMachines that I purchased from a Macintosh reseller cheap.

 

[Chucko]

Buy these... They are the Kingston sticks made EXACTLY FOR THIS HP. I ordered a 512 and it works great in my zv500z 3000+ 64.

256

512

BEST PRICES ANYWHERE for guaranteed compatibility. I ordered my notebook with only 256 and got a 512 from kingston. They are specific to your hp notebook.

Good Luck
Chucko

 

[videobruce]

Thanks. Never thought Kingston was that great.