Memory Upgrade on A217M

[wheresmybeaver]

Hey lads

I was thinking about getting another 512mb module for my A217M (it comes with 512mb already installed), but I checked the specs for my model on Vaio support and it turns out that the langers put two 256mb modules in there instead of a single 512mb module, so there is no free space for another module! Those cheap bastards!

I suppose I could take out one of the 256mb modules and replace it with a 512mb one, bringing my memory up to 768mb.. but still.. waste of 256mb...

What are my options here, like are there any trade forums where I could sell the old 256mb modules so I could get two 512mb modules? (or even a single 1032mb module if one exists; the Vaio support site says my laptop can support up to 2GB memory.)

Oh yeah, the SonyStyle online store for my country (Ireland) quotes a 512mb module for EUR 269 .... Yeah right.... About 80 dollars (~60 EUR) on some websites I've looked at...

Thanks

ps. I updated the firmware for my DWD56A DVD drive on Vaio Link, everythings working grand but I'm not sure what difference the upgrade made. Glad it didn't <profanity removed by moderator> up tho..

[wheresmybeaver]

www.crucial.com

Aha! Very handy link.. Lots of the online memory dealers seem to have fairly dodgy websites, dunno if they can be trusted. But this one looks good!

If I can flog the old memory yokes, think I might get a pair of 512mb modules. No need to get a single 1gb module coz thats too far up the upgrade path. In fairness, nobody practically needs 2gb on an a217m at any point..

Cheers

[seb21__]

nobody practically needs 2gb on an a217m at any point..

Lots of the online memory dealers seem to have fairly dodgy websites, dunno if they can be trusted. But this one looks good!

I totally agree!

BTW: 2GB RAM is the max what Windows XP Home and Pro can handle. More than 2GB are useless.:smileynerd: