Re: [SLUG] Memory -- who has it in stock? / max. memory capacity for laptop

From: Craig Zeigler (craig@ctrust.com)
Date: Thu Jun 23 2005 - 14:05:06 EDT


Mark Polhamus wrote:

> I would like to buy a 1SG Module (1GB PC2700 200pin DDR SODIMM) for a
> laptop, and I'd like to get it before the weekend.
>
> CompUSA has a module in stock for $320 incl.tax -- that is almost
> twice as expensive as the one from Crucial's website which I can ship
> overnight for $165.74. Bestbuy has none in stock.
>
> Any other local places I should check -- where I can just walk in and
> pick up the part for a reasonable price?
>
> BTW: IBM's website says this model (Thinkpad G41 2886) maxes out at
> 1GB, which seems low for a Pentium 4 laptop. Kingston & Crucial say
> it can take 2 1GB Modules. I wonder if heat is a problem, or maybe
> IBM just doesn't sell the 1GB modules. Any ideas?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> -- Mark
>
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As is my normal recommendation, order from Kingston. I know this may
label me as a brand whore, but I've had 0 difficulty with any of their
memory. Their online store is also quite inexpensive.

-- 
Craig Zeigler
Network Administrator
Caldwell Trust Company
201 Center Road 
Venice, Florida 34292
(941) 493-3600
(941) 496-4660 Fax
http://www.ctrust.com

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