Erik Funkenbusch wrote:
> On Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:45:17 +0000, Roy Schestowitz wrote:
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>> Analysis: Vista's Ready Boost is no match for RAM
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>>| There's a new way to enhance your cache in Vista - simply plug in
>>| your Flash memory stick. But how much performance gain can you
>>| really expect? TG Daily ran an average PC through a benchmark
>>| parcours and discovered that the old rules still apply: There
>>| is no substitute for an adequate amount of system memory. Period.
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>> http://tomshardware.co.uk/2007/02/08/analysis_vista_ready_boost/
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> Of course it's not a substitute, that's why is a much cheaper alternative.
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> 2GB of RAM will cost you around $200-$350 but a 2GB Flash disk is only
> $16.
Yes. And it is only about as fast a harddisk
And has severely limited lifespan if written too often
Does not really make it that hot deal, it seems
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