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hello, just wondering if the Intel Turbo Memory for quick access is standard for all t61 or is it an option?

also, how is it? is boot up speed, etc noticeably faster?


thanks!

no its an option and the boot speed is just like any other computer

It fits inside the mini-PCI slot. The other choice for the slot is the WWAN card. So, you can choose either WWAN or Intel Turbo Memory.

Next generation motherboards, Intel asserts, will come standard with Intel Turbo Memory.

At this time, I am unaware of any independent reviewer who has shown that the Intel Turbo Memory performs as Intel has advertised.

According to Intel, the Intel Turbo Memory should speed up the apparent speed of hard drive access and should speed up apparent speed of boot up.

It words with Vista.

Perhaps it will work better once the BIOS and Vista and Intel Turbo Memory drivers work better. Perhaps not.

he means the PCI-Express slot There's no more mini-pci on the new Thinkpads.

SHoTTa35 wrote:he means the PCI-Express slot There's no more mini-pci on the new Thinkpads.

Correct.

Thanks very much guys! i got all the info i needed

The Robson module configuration option is disabled if you only get 512MB of ram. So all the cheapskates out there (like me) who want to upgrade their memory themselves and save $$ can't order it.

Volker wrote:The Robson module configuration option is disabled if you only get 512MB of ram. So all the cheapskates out there (like me) who want to upgrade their memory themselves and save $$ can't order it.

Can't you always order it later and just enable it in the BIOS?

Depending on how marginal the performance benefit actually is I probably won't go through the hassle of ordering one. And since I won't run (crawl) vista I might never have a use for it

this question might be a bit off track.

Why can't XP users enjoy the 'benifits' of intel turbo memory??

I've ordered (and am still waiting) a T61 with this option but will be using XP for another 2-3 yrs, at least.

Excellent analysis of the Robson module by Anandtech:

http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/in ... spx?i=3009

Conclusion: Under certain circumstances and usage patterns, Turbo memory can increase read speeds and provide some extra battery life. Overall, pretty mediocre, in my opinion.