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RAM type on s360?

post #1 of 21
2/24/05 at 5:08am
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Is it still Micro DIMM? Someone mentioned that they switched to regular RAM in s360. really want to confirm.
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post #2 of 21
2/24/05 at 10:29am
No, it is still a microdimm.
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post #3 of 21
2/24/05 at 11:55am
yeah found that out the hard way by buying the laptop. thing is on Sony's website they have listed it to buy the standard 200 pin dimm. damn it all this was what pushed me to buy the laptop
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post #4 of 21
2/24/05 at 12:44pm
http://www.memory.com/item.asp?item=DD012

Is this the type of memory that the S360 uses?

How much RAM can the S360 support?
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post #5 of 21
2/24/05 at 7:07pm
people on other forums have pushed it out to 2gb. The Intel Chip set will handle the memory load. Think the only reason why Sony said 1gb orig is that they didnt make Micro Dimms in 1gb size.
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post #6 of 21
2/24/05 at 8:59pm
Sony still doesn't, but Swissbit does. They currently cost $369.
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post #7 of 21
6/16/05 at 5:39pm
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Originally Posted by thestateimin
http://www.memory.com/item.asp?item=DD012

Is this the type of memory that the S360 uses?

How much RAM can the S360 support?
Will this 512mb stick work in a S360?

Because i also found these:

http://www.memory.com/item.asp?UID=2...item=SO512M002

Same thing?


Also, what do you think is a better upgrade, for now. 512 More ram or 7200rpm HD upgrade?


Thx, E
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post #8 of 21
6/16/05 at 8:47pm
It's a MicroDIMM. Do a search on NEwEgg for MicroDIMM modules... you'll find a 512MB module from KingMAx for about $130. It's a nice upgrade to the S360.

I would also recommend upgrading to a 7200rpm drive. Which one you upgrade first will depend on your usage. If you use anything memory intensive (ie, you don't reformat your drive to remove all of the Sony garbage, you run server apps like SQL Server, you play model-intensive games like WoW and HL2, etc) then you will benefit from 512MB more than the higher rpm drive.
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post #9 of 21
6/16/05 at 11:40pm
I can confirm that this memory from ewiz does work on the s360
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=D27MA12G
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post #10 of 21
6/16/05 at 11:54pm
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Originally Posted by kent1146
It's a MicroDIMM. Do a search on NEwEgg for MicroDIMM modules... you'll find a 512MB module from KingMAx for about $130. It's a nice upgrade to the S360.

I would also recommend upgrading to a 7200rpm drive. Which one you upgrade first will depend on your usage. If you use anything memory intensive (ie, you don't reformat your drive to remove all of the Sony garbage, you run server apps like SQL Server, you play model-intensive games like WoW and HL2, etc) then you will benefit from 512MB more than the higher rpm drive.

Good Point on Memory intensive applications. I might go with the ram first, then later with the hard drive upgrade.

Speaking of formating. Is it wise to format my s360p with an OEM version of windows xp pro? Driver issues? I heard some people had trouble getting the FN keys to work again. Thanks for the advice

eso
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post #11 of 21
6/16/05 at 11:57pm
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Originally Posted by lostbob
I can confirm that this memory from ewiz does work on the s360
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=D27MA12G
Thanks for link. that's pretty cheap. is PC2700 the standard speed for the s series?
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post #12 of 21
6/17/05 at 12:18am
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Originally Posted by esoin
Thanks for link. that's pretty cheap. is PC2700 the standard speed for the s series?
yeah 2700 the standard and they only make 2100 n 2700 in microdimm
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post #13 of 21
6/17/05 at 3:44am
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Originally Posted by esoin
Good Point on Memory intensive applications. I might go with the ram first, then later with the hard drive upgrade.

Speaking of formating. Is it wise to format my s360p with an OEM version of windows xp pro? Driver issues? I heard some people had trouble getting the FN keys to work again. Thanks for the advice

eso
Not much driver issues. The only driver issue I see is for the Sony Power Scheme and icon in Control Panel I believe. FN keys and the S1/2 buttons I've gotten to work with a OEM version of Win XP Pro. As for the power stuff, doesn't matter to me since I am using RMClock and set it at minimal if on battery. The LCD brightness I just change it manually too.

You could use the restore CDs to restore the driver into a directory on the HD and manually install them yourself.
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post #14 of 21
6/17/05 at 10:05am
If you choose not to use Recovery CDs, then the Sony website will have all the drivers you need, minus the S keys (which I live without) and video drivers (which I use Omega drivers for).
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post #15 of 21
6/17/05 at 5:43pm
the FN volume/brightness utillity has to be reinstalled from the recovery CD/DVD. what you do is intall your OS then the drivers of the website then you recover only the programs that you need like the shortcut buttons, power saving...
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post #16 of 21
6/17/05 at 8:52pm

Has anyone installed 2GB on the S360 successfully?

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Originally Posted by jseah88
people on other forums have pushed it out to 2gb. The Intel Chip set will handle the memory load. Think the only reason why Sony said 1gb orig is that they didnt make Micro Dimms in 1gb size.
Can 2GB be recognized successfully within the S360 beyond the current max. spec of 1GB (512mb x 2) w/o any harm?
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post #17 of 21
6/17/05 at 10:04pm
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Originally Posted by AMEXplat
Can 2GB be recognized successfully within the S360 beyond the current max. spec of 1GB (512mb x 2) w/o any harm?
YES, Several people have done it
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post #18 of 21
6/17/05 at 10:06pm
yes.. no problems here.

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Originally Posted by AMEXplat
Can 2GB be recognized successfully within the S360 beyond the current max. spec of 1GB (512mb x 2) w/o any harm?
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post #19 of 21
6/22/05 at 4:08pm
So is it 172 pin or 200 pin for the s360?
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post #20 of 21
6/22/05 at 4:45pm
172-pin. Make sure it says "MicroDIMM"
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