adding memory, un-installing programs For a definite non-tech person, is it easy to un-install programs not wanted in this computer? Are directions for this included with the computer, or is it fairly intuitive? Also, where would I purchase additional memory - does it have to be from Toshiba? They quoted me a price of $33 for a 2GB memory stick. adding memory, un-installing programs For a definite non-tech person, is it easy to un-install programs not wanted in this computer? Are directions for this included with the computer, or is it... » Read More adding memory, un-installing programs For a definite non-tech person, is it easy to un-install programs not wanted in this computer? Are directions for this included with the computer, or is it fairly intuitive? Also, where would I purchase additional memory - does it have to be from Toshiba? They quoted me a price of $33 for a 2GB memory stick. « Show Less
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For anyone else nervous about replacing the memory or hard drive, I found a Youtube video that shows you exactly what to do.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxXeR39AVPE
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Although both the specs on this Amazon product page & on the Toshiba website say that this netbook has DDR2 memory, the Toshiba website forum administrator says that it has been shipping for some time with DDR3 memory.http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/mini-notebooks-NB-series/NB505-N500BL-RAM-module-compatibility/m-p/186132/message-uid/186132#U186132Has anyone purchase this netbook from Amazon recently, & if so which type memory did the received unit have? The link above spells out how to determine this. I'd like to purchase a unit with the most recent memory capability. Although both the specs on this Amazon product page & on the Toshiba website say that this netbook has DDR2 memory, the Toshiba website forum administrator says that it has been shipping for some time with DDR3 memory.http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/mini-notebooks-NB-series/NB505-N500BL-RAM-module-compatibility/m-p/186132/message-uid/186132#U186132Has anyone purchase this netbook from Amazon recently, & if so which type memory did the received unit have? The link above spells out how to determine this. I'd like to purchase a unit with the most recent... » Read More Although both the specs on this Amazon product page & on the Toshiba website say that this netbook has DDR2 memory, the Toshiba website forum administrator says that it has been shipping for some time with DDR3 memory.http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/mini-notebooks-NB-series/NB505-N500BL-RAM-module-compatibility/m-p/186132/message-uid/186132#U186132Has anyone purchase this netbook from Amazon recently, & if so which type memory did the received unit have? The link above spells out how to determine this. I'd like to purchase a unit with the most recent memory capability. « Show Less
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I bought NB505-N508BL on June 16th from Amazon. I am typing this message from that computer. It has DDR3 memory. I bought 2 GB DDR3 memory for around $21 from Amazon and replaced the 1 GB memory which came with the computer. Also, I wiped out the computer clean and installed Windows 7 Professional. Windows 7 Basic was clunky and hard to use at least that is what I felt.
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I had no problems installing mine. Be sure to determine if your model uses DDR2 or DDR3 memory. If you log onto Crucial.com with the netbook they will check it for compatible memory and tell you exactly what is needed. Kingston may do the same but I only use Crucial memory sticks.
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The Toshiba website has an owner's manual you can download...too long to print out but everything you need to know is there. Just go to the NB505 forum and look at downloads. There are also very helpful forums in which you can post questions and receive answers from tech savvy people.
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Thanks so much for finding this post on Youtube. It was really helpful and easy to see how to upgrade the memory.
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I bought NB505-N508BL 7 days back. Nice Piece! If you just want to surf internet, check emails, watch movie and listen to music there is no need to upgrade the memory. For better performance one can upgrade the memory to 2gig (DDR3 for new models and DDR2 for older ones). I upgraded to windows 7 pro and 2 gigs memory. My netbook works as good as a laptop. Note: Please don't order memory before you start using the machine, 1 GB DDR3 should be sufficient for basic users.
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I bought the same 2G memory stick to upgrade but the slot doesn't match up...how did you get yours to work?
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I had bought this as a Christmas gift for a friend, so I have not tinkered with it. As to converting it to a dual boot system I found several websites that provide instructions as to how to like MakeUseOf. I'm more an Apple kind of guy but they seem pretty straight forward with some caveats like only using APPS that support a X86 processor which the Toshiba has. Good luck with it.
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memory is hard to upgrade. detailed instruction on youtube, but 1 Gb is plenty sufficient if you are using windows XP or better yet, UBUNTU. excellent machine for the price and portability. just have to be patient to be shipped when i does become available. other models with solid state hard drive are availabe at almost $ 100 cheaper.
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This comes with 4G memory and will take 8G max. You can confirm this yourself, against the manual & the Lenovo web site. Sometimes you can get a computer to read more RAM than what the manual says, but don't count on it. Maybe someone here will post their experience if they have a method or trick. Also there are TWO memory slots (not 3). Configuration may vary slightly according to where you bought it, but most Lenovo's in this class come with two x 2G memory sticks. So you have to replace them *both* if you want to max this out at 8G memory. Some final info: * Currently the price is about $25-$30 for one 4G memory stick (standard DDR3L SDRAM) * Hold onto your old memory sticks, to have backup in case of surge, failure, etc. * If you suspect memory failure, most computer shops will test for free * This memory in this model is fairly simple to remove/upgrade yourself. Remove the battery, there are 3 screws on bottom compartment cover (to access memory & hard drive). That's all there is to it!
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I didn't realize the SSD was user upgradeable? In any case, I ended up ordering from Adorama for $1029 (free ship). Now I just have to patiently wait...
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It's very easy to upgrade. There is a plate on the bottom front of the laptop that has two screws on one end and then tabs on the other end where you can slip a small flat blade screwdriver on each of the three tabs and gently lift up. The two DIMM slots feed your new memory just like any other soDimm. I just checked to make sure. I already have two 4GB cards in mine, so I'm happy.
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I don't know of any additional charges so I would say no. It's a hardware purchase not a service plan and I do not recommend the product. Toshiba has other external hard drives that have worked well for me but not this one.
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Disappointed that it has only 4gb memory capability, hope that its a miss print can anybody confirm that? Don't know what to do now, the price of ram always goes down and the need for it always seems to increase.
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I just received my Netbook and I am not really a "computer whiz", so I'm not sure what all the talk is about the rebate or DVD drive. What do I need to do to take advantage of the offer? Also, does upgrading to 2gb have anything to do with the speed of the computer or just additional memory?
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My Toshiba laptop accepted the disk without any additional software; normal utilities in XP handled it just fine. What, exactly, is the difficulty that has inspired your request?
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I returned the laptop, unopened. My niece was helping me and she is a computer wizard...I'm not. I decided it was to much laptop for me. Wish I could help you.
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I am not totally pleased with it as it came. It varied from the description given, so suspect the ad is a close description. We did some upgrading, one being installing Windows 8, to get it working better. I still have an 'unexpected shutdown' often, so far Windows has been able to correct some of the issues causing it. I would have asked for a replacement, but it would have been more of an expense so decided to accept it as a 'used' computer. You never really know what you will get until it arrives. I will not buy another 'used' computer unless I do it locally. I have purchased a new laptop from Amazon & am very happy. I am not totally pleased with it as it came. It varied from the description given, so suspect the ad is a close description. We did some upgrading, one being installing Windows 8, to get it working better. I still have an 'unexpected shutdown' often, so far Windows has been able to correct some of the issues causing it. I would have asked for a replacement, but it would have been more of an expense so decided to accept it as a 'used' computer. You never really know what you will get until it arrives. I will not buy another 'used' computer unless I do it locally. I have purchased a new... » Read More I am not totally pleased with it as it came. It varied from the description given, so suspect the ad is a close description. We did some upgrading, one being installing Windows 8, to get it working better. I still have an 'unexpected shutdown' often, so far Windows has been able to correct some of the issues causing it. I would have asked for a replacement, but it would have been more of an expense so decided to accept it as a 'used' computer. You never really know what you will get until it arrives. I will not buy another 'used' computer unless I do it locally. I have purchased a new laptop from Amazon & am very happy. « Show Less
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ram isnt expensive. installing is simple. im currently running 1gb ram and its fine for me. but with vista they reccomend 2gb of ram. it depends on what you plan on using the laptop for. if you plan on using it mainly for internet, word processing, and simple tasks then 1gb of ram is fine. if you plan on running many processes at once. (ie, music player, internet, word processing, and games) then i would reccommend 2gb of ram. makes your computer run a little faster
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I have removed almost all of it except web cam app and cd recovery creator... I bought a netbook and it greatly benefits from a less is more approach.... FYI if you uninstall anything you want back, just go to the toshiba website, for computers/support and when you type in your model you can download all of the bundled programs individually and also get updates etc...
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I downloaded the manual from asus. There's no mention of a memory upgrade.XP will around for a few more years. Too many computers have XP for it to go away any time soon.
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From my review: This laptop has a maximum memory of 8GB with 2 memory slots, one of which comes empty from factory, so I also purchased a 4GB memory upgrade for this laptop (approx $40). Product ordered was: Kingston 4GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1600 Laptop Memory Model KVR16S11/4; works great! It comes with 4 GB (1 slot), so just added another 4 GB (2nd slot); in product description, it states supports a maximum of 8 GB total. Hope that helps ...
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Are we allowed to say competitor websites? (I honestly don't know) E-bay was a good place to get memory sticks at a cheaper price. Scan for a while and you'll find some good deals. I recently bought two 8 GB Memory Stick Duo Pros via the Buy it Now option - one was $25 and the other was $28.95 (each had free shipping and were new in package). As for the battery, I know of only the one battery, but maybe someone else knows of another?Hope this helps!