Is there a different model that offers more RAM? 4GB is a deal breaker for me.
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The newest one U500V2 with touch screen has 8GB of ram. The UX42VS 6GB and UX52VS 10GBBasically all the newer ones have more ram.
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This shouldn't be a deal breaker. If you've got a T5 screwdriver and the tiniest amount of tech savviness, you can buy an 8GB stick online for cheap, and replace the 2GB stick it comes with (the other 2 of the 4 are onboard). This sets you up to 10GB with almost no cost.
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The VD model allows for RAM expansion. The others are all soldered to the MB. They used 4GB to assist battery life. Depending on what you wish to do with the machine, there is little likelihood of a problem. I have had no problems, even editing HD video with Pinnacle.
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At the time I purchased my Zenbook, 4GB was tops. That, along with the Core i7 processor, has not limited my work with spreadsheets, presentations or simulations. I understand the newer models are a bit more robust, but for business purposes, I have been very satisfied.
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basically right now just the 4 gb ..there is a new one coming out UV500V2 might have more BUT it's humongo!!! 15.6 inches and I hardly think of that as an ultra book.. Ultrabook to me means not just light but will fit on my lap... can carry with one hand (not just light but can hold with one hand without awkwardness nor fear of it not balancing correctly and crashing).
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Probably not. I remember that when I was looking for this laptop there were available only 4 GB RAM. I really dont remember a model with more than that...
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Not so far. But keep it in mind: This is not an game laptop, when you buy it you are buying fast boot and ultra portability like no other laptop can offer considering price and features. If you want a gamer or high performance laptop, choose another Asus laptop with dedicated video card and more RAM(ate least 8gb). Anyway I run heavy software as Sony Vegas in this ultrabook and have not faced any problem.
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Update (since I previously said it WAS expandable): When I talked to a rep a couple of weeks ago, I was assured that the RAM was upgradeable, but it might have to go to one of their service centers. Just called in, and the sales rep said 2 gb was the max (BUT it was obvious she was just reading the same site info that I already had in front of me). Frustrating.
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Absolutely, I'm waiting for something with more ram on the main.You'll find when you start using it on a regular basis, I use mine everday. The storage is worth it. The SD card helps with photos and videos but there are a lot of programs that will not transfer to the SD card. 16GB isn't enough.
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Specs don't say RAM is expandable. You have to go much further up the product line for upgradeable RAM.
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Absolutely, I'm waiting for something with more ram on the main. You'll find when you start using it on a regular basis, I use mine everday. The storage is worth it. The SD card helps with photos and videos but there are a lot of programs that will not transfer to the SD card. 16GB isn't enough.
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If you are referring to the RAM, you should get the 8 gb. Everything will still function without it but you can do more at the same time, and images will render faster with more ram. I purchased the 4 gb but plan on upgrading.
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Hello Stacy and thank you for your inquiry,This model is upgradable up to 8GB of RAM.Thank you,Your EPower
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mine had 4gb and i upgraded to the 8gb.. which i think is the min amount of ram to have
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I have both, an ASUS I5 with 6 GB of RAM and an ASUS I7 originally with 4 GB of RAM and now with 12 GB RAM. Both the I5 and the I7 will serve your purpose. I don't really see an improvement with the additional 8 GB RAM in the I7 other than some of my applications in MS Office opening faster. I rarely use the touch screen.
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funny thing is there isn't really any slots to hold ram cardswho would build such a device??
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Yes I believe you can add more ram to it. I don't even use this computer anymore so I am unsure of what size ram it has but I have added ram to other computers before.
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I agree. Better stock up on the 16GBs than the 32GBs. I actually have 4 8GBs and a couple of 2GBs.
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The more sticks in pair, the better it will function. You would want to get 4 sticks of 8gb if you have enough slots. What in the world are you running that needs 32gb of ram? I don't think I've ever used over 8 gb at one time.
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update: my ram arrived today (thank you amazon prime!) and i'm running memtest on it right now. 16GB sure takes a while :-)
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The memory on this model is _not_ upgradeable, it is soldered in. If you want that much RAM, I strongly recommend the Lenovo X1 Carbon as an alternative - I do not recommend the touch screen on that model unless you really, really want touch - the screen is not as good on the touch model.
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According to Dell, This model max RAM is 8 GB. Since 4GB already installed (2x2GB), you have to replace them instead add more, there is no slots for it. And yet, you have to install a 64 bit OS to be able to use any memory beyond 4GB. 4 GB is more than enough for the toy. that is my 2 cents.
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Yes, you can upgrade the RAM to 16GB. You may contact us after you place the order to discuss the options.