I am about to purchase a new laptop: The Fujitsu Lifebook 6120.
It has an Intel 1.4ghz mobile M processor and comes standard with
256mefs
of RAM
I prefer that it comes shipped with 512meg of RAM, but that option
requires an extra 7 days of lead time before they will ship it. Since
I need this PC for business school, the extra 7-days is a pain.

They said I could order the laptop with 256meg standard and purchase a
256meg extended RAM module and install it myself.
So I have two questions.

#1 Are these memory modules relatively easy to install in a laptop?
#2 Is 512meg or main RAM significantly better than 256meg of main RAM
and 256meg of Extended RAM.

thanks

"Joe Blo" <techman41973@yahoo.com> wrote in message
Usually, all you have to do is open a door on the bottom and slide it in.

I'm not sure, I don't think there is a difference other than if you have
more main ram you can later upgrade to a higher amount of ram (though this
is not necessarily true).
Richard

"Joe Blo" <techman41973@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Yes. Usually easier and quicker than in a desktop.

If what you're asking is "does 512 MB in one slot differ functionally from
512 MB split between two slots?" then I believe the answer is no. However,
if you only have two slots for RAM then having 512 MB in one allows RAM
upgrade in the other without having a RAM module left over. Now, are you
sure that getting it from the factory with 512 MB installed doesn't involve
two modules of 256 MB each?

In article <e8fde247.0308111251.5eecf5bf@posting.google.com>,
techman41973@yahoo.com says...
chip (either 1 256MB chip or 1 512MB chip).

It's also likely that the laptop only has 2 memory sockets. So,
whatever RAM you do get with the laptop purchase will use 1 of those
sockets.

Where this can become an issue is later in the laptops life. Say to
buy it with 256MB and add your own stick of 256MB once you have it.
You are now using BOTH sockets to get 512MB. A year from now, you
decide to go to 1GB of RAM. Ahh, here's the catch, you have to buy TWO
sticks of 512MB RAM. Not simply another 512MB of RAM which you might
expect.

So, 512MB is my suggested minimum when running WinXP. Likely only if
you get into CAD or highend graphics processing will you really NEED
more.

I own this computer and can tell you that I like it a lot. In terms
of the memory you get when you upgrade from 256mg to 512mg, Fujitsu
purchase customization online shows that you'll be getting two sticks,
one for the main and one for the extended memory. Ordering a single
512mg stick comes at a serious price premium. Only disadvantage going
with two, as has been said, is if you want to upgrade later you need
to toss a stick.

I too plan to upgrade from 256 to 512 in the future, but thus far
there has been no pressing need. Very easy to buy from a reputable
memory dealer like crucial.com will set you back about $50. Also, as
has been said very easy to install, if interested to see go to
fujitsupc.com site then support, find the model and there will be an
online pdf manual where it shows the installation proceedure...it's a
snap.

Also, in terms of purchasing the notebook, instead of purchasing
direct from Fujitsu, on their website Fujitsu shows three authorized
US retail dealers, Datavision, J and R and Fry's. I have firsthand
experience with the first two as they are both NYC based. They are
both reputable dealers, have gone to and purchased from both many
times. May be able to call the store and speak to a notebook sales
rep on the floor and get an even better price. If they have in stock,
it gets shipped right away (also believe that J and R has free
shipping), if you are purchasing a preconfigured notebook direct from
Fujitsu, not sure if there is a delay (boat on it's way from Japan).
Other advantage is that if the item is shipped outside of NY then no
sales tax, I would imagine that Fujitsu has operations in many
different states so if shipped to one of those states than you pay
sales tax. Good luck and enjoy.






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