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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You need a 2GB stick to replace the 1 GB one that comes with the computer. I did this and had no problem except for having to remove about 10 screws.
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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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There appears to be conflicting opinions as to whether 2Gigs of memory will improve performance with this netbook. I was just about ready to order the upgrade until reading these comments.Has anyone here upgraded and if so can you say for sure that it has sped things up at all? I actually just called Acer tech support and was told that the Acer Aspire One A0532h-2588, cannot be upgraded to 2GB. So I don't know what to believe now.
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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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"One of the posters claimed that this would cost 500+ dollars. I would think that the hard drive version could actually be cheaper."I think you should learn how to read. He means that if you want a 80GB+ device in the same size you will have to use flash and flash is expensive.
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Hooch: For the price I paid, I did not expect it to have any software and it did not but I was given the gift by Microsoft of a free upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1. I personally do not like any one to load up my computer with what they believe I need as far as software is concerned, it means that I eventually need to delete it.
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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 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 searched Crucial's RAM Adviser but did not find your Toshiba model number??I do not have a Toshiba but CHECK for the following with your old RAM. Make sure your old RAM IS:1. it is DDR2 (not DDR3),2. That it is 200-pin SODIMM (not 204 or other), and4. the same or similar speeds 800 MHzAlso you MUST have a 64-bit operating system for anything over 4 GB to be recognized. If it is 32-bit it would only see 4 GB, and not the total of this kit, which is 8 GB. GOOD LUCK...Finally Amazon is very good about returns, so if it does not work you can return it, and either exchange it for something else of get a refund. I searched Crucial's RAM Adviser but did not find your Toshiba model number??I do not have a Toshiba but CHECK for the following with your old RAM. Make sure your old RAM IS:1. it is DDR2 (not DDR3),2. That it is 200-pin SODIMM (not 204 or other), and4. the same or similar speeds 800 MHzAlso you MUST have a 64-bit operating system for anything over 4 GB to be recognized. If it is 32-bit it would only see 4 GB, and not the total of this kit, which is 8 GB. GOOD LUCK...Finally Amazon is very good about returns, so if it does not work you... » Read More I searched Crucial's RAM Adviser but did not find your Toshiba model number??I do not have a Toshiba but CHECK for the following with your old RAM. Make sure your old RAM IS:1. it is DDR2 (not DDR3),2. That it is 200-pin SODIMM (not 204 or other), and4. the same or similar speeds 800 MHzAlso you MUST have a 64-bit operating system for anything over 4 GB to be recognized. If it is 32-bit it would only see 4 GB, and not the total of this kit, which is 8 GB. GOOD LUCK...Finally Amazon is very good about returns, so if it does not work you can return it, and either exchange it for something else of get a refund. « Show Less
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Hi I have bought four of these old office machines. typically they were XP systems. Its pretty easy and available to get an old XP complete restore disc. The machines will run Windows 7 if you upgrade the flash memory to at lease 2GB. 4GB is the machine maximum and is what i Recommend. It will cost about $40.00 for this DDR2 flash memory upgrade. A windows 7 upgrade disc will not help you. What you will need is a windows 7 program disc. Good Luck.
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Thanks Joe! I bought extra memory but the seal says if I remove it the warranty is void? Is taht true? How can that be?Do i need to get latest bio, etc? I just got it. MikeJoe how in heck do i get the video cam to work? We bought my wife an Acer Aspire one and it was mountains easier to get up and running. Thank you sir!! Mike
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Bonnie,It sounded too good to be true. But i just went to zipzoomfly. you are so right. the computer by itself is 377 and the drive alone is 65. both cheaper than amazon. combined them and it goes to 359 for 1005HA-P and 40 for the drive. basically a drive for 10 dollars over amazon. then if the rebate is mail in and you get back 30, then you get paid 20 dollars to get a free drive. wish I had waited another day to buy mine. I am waiting to see how amazon deals with this. at the very least they should sell the drive for 35-40 dollars to those who already bought a machine in July. Amazon is not going to be pleased about your post. Bonnie,It sounded too good to be true. But i just went to zipzoomfly. you are so right. the computer by itself is 377 and the drive alone is 65. both cheaper than amazon. combined them and it goes to 359 for 1005HA-P and 40 for the drive. basically a drive for 10 dollars over amazon. then if the rebate is mail in and you get back 30, then you get paid 20 dollars to get a free drive. wish I had waited another day to buy mine. I am waiting to see how amazon deals with this. at the very least they should sell the drive for 35-40 dollars to those who already bought a machine in... » Read More Bonnie,It sounded too good to be true. But i just went to zipzoomfly. you are so right. the computer by itself is 377 and the drive alone is 65. both cheaper than amazon. combined them and it goes to 359 for 1005HA-P and 40 for the drive. basically a drive for 10 dollars over amazon. then if the rebate is mail in and you get back 30, then you get paid 20 dollars to get a free drive. wish I had waited another day to buy mine. I am waiting to see how amazon deals with this. at the very least they should sell the drive for 35-40 dollars to those who already bought a machine in July. Amazon is not going to be pleased about your post. « Show Less
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I do not own this computer, I bought it for my daughter. She really loves it. This is classified as an "ultrabook" which DOES NOT come with an internal optical drive. My earlier version from Lenovo is the same and I do not miss it. It is rare when I am traveling when I need an optical drive. I bought an external/portable drive for my daughter for her few installations or CD music. The loss in convenience is why the cost and weight of this computer are very nice.
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Newegg.com has a name and price listed... Listed as "Out of Stock"8G TOSHIBA ANT-100 = $449.9916G TOSHIBA ANT-102 = $499.9932G TOSHIBA ANT-104 = $579.99+ $12.95 shipping
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I used the geekylives link to pop in the new RAM, but the system still says 1 GB. I looked at the device drivers to see if there was a way to tell the computer to look for the extra memory, but I still haven't gotten it to recognize the extra ram, although the computer is working fine.
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I personally bought the eMachines eM250 (the exact equivalent of the Acer Aspire One D250, just rebranded) from Walmart for $228 by seeing it in the computer cage up in Maine. The EXACT same thing except WITH a bigger harddrive (250gig). Personally I love it, and even though the keys are slightly cramped (89%), I didn't want to deal with the Dell touchpad which is a pain in the butt. I'm a computer guy, and I played with it in a Staples to see if I liked it, but no thanks. Also the Acer/eMachines is a breeze to upgrade the RAM. Just remove a screw, pop out the 1 gig, and put in a 2 gig. So if I may, I would suggest stopping by Walmart to see if you can get lucky like me. Has a cool brushed nickel look to it too (but its plastic). I've put it through the ringer, and it is surpisingly pretty powerful! Here is the Amazon link to it: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00323G71S/ref=s9_simi_gw_s6_p147_t1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=0TVG5SXWRB9HWKSRM88K&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938811&pf_rd_i=507846