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370 points posted to Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) by camf1217 12/09/07 **ALREADY OFFERED**

add an option for intel turbo memory

Look for Intel® Turbo Memory, an optional component of Intel® Centrino® Duo and Intel® Centrino® Pro processor technology:

* Look for Vista*-based notebooks with new Intel Turbo Memory for up to 2X faster performance when loading frequently used, memory-intensive applications¹
* Notebooks with new Intel Turbo Memory and Windows Vista* enable faster boot time²

Intel Turbo Memory lets your notebook actually learn your habits to provide better system response. That's because it stores frequently used information near the processor, where it's more quickly available. Better CPUs run better with Intel Turbo Memory.
This entirely new system innovation for Windows Vista PCs is based on Performance Intel® NAND Flash Memory (like the memory in an iPod* or USB 'thumb' drive), together with supporting software. It works alongside your system's RAM to increase the efficiency of data movement between the processor and hard disk.

A wide spectrum of benefits
Notebooks based on Intel Centrino Duo and Intel Centrino Pro processor technology that incorporate Intel Turbo Memory gain substantial benefits:

* Reduce boot time. Faster access to boot-up files lets the system start up more quickly.
* Improve application responsiveness. Data coming from Intel Turbo memory instead of the hard drive increases access speed.
* Accelerate application loading. Fast access by the processor to information needed to launch applications cuts lag time.
* Enhance Windows Vista. Support for Windows Vista performance features like ReadyBoost*, ReadyDrive*, and SuperFetch* helps you take better advantage of the operating system.
* Save energy. Pre-storing information reduces hard-disk spin time, which saves power.

Intel turbo memory is available on several systems, including the XPS M1330 notebook.

matt_d 12/09/07	This is available on several systems, including the XPS M1330 notebook.
jmxz 12/10/07	HP says it's not an cost effective way of helping compared to just adding more system ram: http://news.com.com/HP+says+no+to+Intels+Turbo+Memory/2100-1004_3-6188531.htm ... In contrast, HP claims that Turbo Memory [Intel's flash module for ReadyBoost] represents poor value and that it limits flexibility. The greatest improvement came as a result of adding more actual RAM to the system. "We added 1GB of RAM and saw a much higher improvement in performance compared to using any of the ReadyBoost or Robson technology," Doddridge said. He added that: "If you have enough system RAM in the system already, ReadyBoost doesn't give you a lot."
jorge Jan 29	So why isn't this marked * IMPLEMENTED * ?
kara_k Mar 13	Changed status to ALREADY OFFERED.
saleemohaib Apr 18	Merged Idea originally posted 08/30/07 1 GB intel Turbo memory as an option for all new laptops The new 1 GB intel Turbo memory is soon going to be a notebook essential. I think it would be a good Idea to offer it as an option for all Dell laptops with Santa Rosa platforms especially the XPS laptops (even the Ugly 1730 should have it).
jmxz Apr 18	Merged Comment originally posted 08/31/07 HP's testing of this suggests the money's better spent on DRAM than Turbo Memory: In contrast, HP claims that Turbo Memory [Intel's flash module for ReadyBoost] represents poor value and that it limits flexibility. The greatest improvement came as a result of adding more actual RAM to the system. "We added 1GB of RAM and saw a much higher improvement in performance compared to using any of the ReadyBoost or Robson technology," Doddridge said. He added that: "If you have enough system RAM in the system already, ReadyBoost doesn't give you a lot."
saleemohaib Apr 18	Merged Comment originally posted 08/31/07 More info about the Turbo memory can be found on this http://www.intel.com/design/flash/nand/turbomemory/index.htm
rsimon Apr 18	Merged Comment originally posted 09/02/07 There may be doubt as to its effectiveness, but when you are maxed out on 4GB, there is no other way to go It doesn't have to be ibncluded in price as this would make Dell prices seem poor against competition, but why not as a configuration or as an accessory
nicopoon Apr 18	Merged Comment originally posted 09/02/07 all of the real world tests show it's a flawed design, you get worse performance with it than without. Best solution now is to get a SSD drive.
mudkiller Apr 18	Merged Comment originally posted 09/27/07 it's not too effective... there's a reason why you can hardly find it being included in any system...
saleemohaib Apr 18	Merged Comment originally posted 09/30/07 Its just compatable with the new Santa Rosa platform a hand full of only new laptops have that platform. That might be the reason that why we don't find it that often these days. I would give it a little more time.
glcrane Apr 18	Merged Comment originally posted 10/07/07 Has anyone installed more memory into A Latitude 830. I need to know how you did it

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