On 20/10/04 12:55, "Mark Philip" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi all, > I'm using a Pismo 400MHz with 192MB RAM, running OSX 10.2. > If I was to upgrade the RAM to 512MB or higher, will there be a > significant difference in performance? Or am I better off selling off > the Pismo and perhaps getting an iBook G4 later on? > > I mainly use the Pismo for general email, Internet, audio and word > processing. Nothing too fancy. > > Regards, > Mark. > You will almost always see significant gains if you give more memory to OS X. I would say that 512MB is a good amount to be comfortable. Right now, I have 1.5GB in my PowerBook and I feel very comfortable. I'm comfortable because my machine is very responsive and fast, part of it is due to this large amount of RAM, a 5400rpm hard disk and, of course, a fast processor. But, even if you don't replace the processor, you should see gains with the first 2 items... -Laurent. -- ======================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ************************ Usual disclaimers apply *********************** -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
