Miscellaneous laptop discussions : Why aren't there more laptops with DDR2 memory available?
Why aren't there more laptops with DDR2 memory available?
by PicMan - 4/18/05 11:40 AMI'm looking at a Sony VGN-FS550 Centrino laptop. It has a 533Mhz FSB, so should be pretty fast. But it's only equipped with a 333Mhz DDR SDRAM, which would seem to drag down performance. I've noticed the same configuration with other laptops. Why isn't the faster DDR2 SDRAM not being used - cost or availability? If I bought one of these laptops and then later switched to DDR2 memory, would I notice a boost in performance?
Laptop or "desktop replacement" ?
by R. Proffitt
- 4/18/05 11:45 AM
In reply to: Why aren't there more laptops with DDR2 memory available? by PicMan
You will find that compromises must be made to keep the machines from burning you lap or getting less than 15 minutes of battery power.
If you need raw power, then do not buy a laptop. Look at the desktop replacement notebooks.
Bob
Also has to do with true Sonoma Implementation
by Ryan T - 4/18/05 1:23 PM In reply to: Laptop or "desktop replacement" ? by R. Proffitt
the Sonoma platform supports DDR2 but it's more expensive to implement than regular DDR ram. Dell really did a pretty good job of releasing true Sonoma notebooks. A lot of other manufacturers have been late in releasing Sonoma versions of their notebooks, and some just weren't prepared, and have released less-than-fully integrated Sonoma versions.
What I find really shocking is how HP hasn't released a sonoma version of its Centrino notebooks.
And my crystal ball sees a sign ahead...
by R. Proffitt - 4/18/05 1:28 PM
In reply to: Also has to do with true Sonoma Implementation by Ryan T
It reads:
"It may never happen."
With Intel about ready to spew EM64T into laptop chips, why waste an engineering cycle?
Bob
Economics of a Laptop...
by server - 4/18/05 12:20 PM In reply to: Why aren't there more laptops with DDR2 memory available? by PicManMany if not all Laptop manufacturers including
un-branded / re-branded /clones / knockoff's and
OEM shifted models generally uses less than stellar
parts when it comes to build specs. If there is a
corner to cut they will cut (and chew for that matter)
and if there isn't they'll find one. A good example
is the use of cheaper/slower HDD. Only now are we
starting to see faster/larger drives appearing. But
other components ie. Ram modules and mini pci cards
are OEM'd from other cheaper producing manufacturing
to cut cost (while still maintain higher profit margins) The truth
is, you will never find a fully
decked out speed demon laptop without some compromise
in it. (at least thats what I think) Some will let
you customize but they'll skimp on the LCD display
which you can't customize. Or they'll give you a fast
HDD and slower/cheaper memory. etc etc.. Then there
are manufacturers who'll tell you that they use DDR
SDram because of temperature and battery (partly true)
but generally speaking most users are usually plugged
in anyways!
>>If you need raw power, then do not buy a laptop
If you want 'raw power' and need portability, and you dont mind lugging around 15lbs, AND don't mind the droning sounds of dual turbine powered fans, AND enough heat to reduce your sperm count AND enough battery power to just check your email. THEN, buy a LAPTOP that uses a desktop processor (Alien) and swap out the RAM for a DDR2 module, if they don't already offer the option...
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