Will you buy an iPad 2 or invest in a memory upgrade for an existing machine?

The Apple iPad 2 blazed into tech stores across the country two weeks ago and will be rolled out internationally with the UK launch this Friday – marking the culmination of a year’s worth of work since the launch of the trailblazing tablet little over a year ago. The big question on everyone’s lips has been whether or not to invest in the iPad 2. The internet has been abuzz with rumors of what would and wouldn’t be included, speculative specs and more recently tales of stores selling out within hours of the device going on sale.

Apple has said that in the first three days following its launch, their domestic sales figures hit 1 million units. But with the starting price a not too modest $500 and customers queuing in New York after travelling from as far afield as Russia and Japan to snap up the first batch of products, is it really worth investing in the next generation tablet? Or, would you be smarter to purchase a memory upgrade for an existing PC or even an Apple memory upgrade for a MacBook or desktop device?

While the manufacturer has billed the second generation iPad revolutionary, tech commentators and reviews have dubbed it more evolutionary, with few new features to really justify an upgrade from the original to the sequel. The main points to its advantage appear to be that it is somewhat faster at loading web pages and apps, is lighter and thinner. All desirable traits but not ones likely to make a noticeable difference to the user experience.

By contrast, purchasing an Apple memory or PC memory upgrade can have a domino effect, giving real and noticeable performance gains in a number of areas. In fact, upgrading your Apple or PC’s RAM is one of the easiest ways to enjoy improved performance and with memory upgrades starting from around $20 for a PC and a The Apple iPad 2 blazed into tech stores across the country two weeks ago and will be rolled out internationally with the UK launch this Friday – marking the culmination of a year’s worth of work since the launch of the trailblazing tablet little over a year ago. The big question on everyone’s lips has been whether or not to invest in the iPad 2. The internet has been abuzz with rumors of what would and wouldn’t be included, speculative specs and more recently tales of stores selling out within hours of the device going on sale.

Apple has said that in the first three days following its launch, their domestic sales figures hit 1 million units. But with the starting price a not too modest $500 and customers queuing in New York after travelling from as far afield as Russia and Japan to snap up the first batch of products, is it really worth investing in the next generation tablet? Or, would you be smarter to purchase a memory upgrade for an existing PC or even an Apple memory upgrade for a MacBook or desktop device?

While the manufacturer has billed the second generation iPad revolutionary, tech commentators and reviews have dubbed it more evolutionary, with few new features to really justify an upgrade from the original to the sequel. The main points to its advantage appear to be that it is somewhat faster at loading web pages and apps, is lighter and thinner. All desirable traits but not ones likely to make a noticeable difference to the user experience.

By contrast, purchasing an Apple memory or PC memory upgrade can have a domino effect, giving real and noticeable performance gains in a number of areas. In fact, upgrading your Apple or PC’s RAM is one of the easiest ways to enjoy improved performance and with memory upgrades starting from around $20 for a PC and a 4 GB MacBook Pro Apple memory chip just $55, it’s a lot easier and more cost effective to improve your existing technology than purchase a new tablet.

Adding extra memory to your system can result in quicker download speeds when browsing the internet so pages display faster, faster application execution, better printer speeds if your printing facilities are networked and often get stuck on slow when large images or documents are sent to the queue, an enhanced gaming experience and quicker video editing.

To view the available memory upgrades for your machine and learn more about how to install a memory upgrade, visit http://www.DataMemorySystems.com or call 800 662 7466.

What is the Difference between RAM Memory and Hard Drive Memory?

Computing and IT is a part of daily life for many, with internet connectivity, file sharing and gaming available 24/7 through portable devices such as laptop computers, tablets, iPads and internet capable cell phones. But, while we may know how to surf the net, save images, music and videos to a USB hard drive and even defrag our machines, some of the terminology associated with computing can be difficult to get to grips with. Even worse, when your machine slows down or you run out of space, it can be hard to dig through layers of jargon and conflicting information to find out exactly what type of memory upgrade you need to get your PC or Apple back up to speed.

Words like RAM, memory and hard drive are often bandied about but the similarity of the terms and the way that they are all measured in the same units can be confusing. If you’re experiencing a machine slow down and thinking of upgrading your PC memory or Apple memory, it helps to be clear on the terminology.

RAM: The acronym RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It’s often quoted in PC and Mac specs, and can be described in megabytes and gigabytes just as memory and hard drives can leading to some confusion as to its role and function. In simple terms RAM is not a type of storage memory so can’t be used to save files. Deleting media from your machine or archiving files in external flash drives and then deleting them from the hard drive won’t free up RAM and make your machine work faster.

RAM is a temporary storage medium and is used to help run open applications, files and programs on a temporary basis. So if you have for example a computer game running, a work Excel file open, perhaps a few Word docs – all of this is using some of your RAM space. If there are too many files and folders and applications all competing for a chunk of RAM at the same time, you’ll find it harder to flip from one thing to the other quickly. If this is the case, shutting some of the excess files and programs or restarting will often do the trick.

If you find that you need several software apps and files open at once to work effectively, it is possible to purchase a RAM upgrade. Think of RAM as your two bedroom apartment; if you try and accommodate six guests, things get a bit crowded. But, if you upgrade to say a four bedroom apartment, there is more space to go around. Increasing RAM on your PC performs the same function.

Buying more RAM memory for your machine will deliver an instant speed increase however cluttered your desktop. Data Memory Systems recommends a minimum of 512MB-1GB memory upgrade on Windows XP systems and at least 1GB of memory when upgrading a machine running Windows Vista or Windows 7. Apple memory upgrades are recommended at 1GB for general usage and 2GB for intensive use.

Hard Drive: Hard drives can be both external and internal. The hard drive is essentially the storage medium of your Apple or PC and is the place where all of your files and folders are saved. As with RAM, hard drive size is often described in units of gigabytes but is different to RAM in that it is a permanent storage facility.

The latest developments in external hard drive technology fuse increased storage facilities with USB 3.0 technology. This means quicker data transfer and increased capacity. You can move entire folders, software applications and media files to a new external hard drive and then delete the original to free up space on your machine while still retaining your important data. The USB 3.0 LaCie Rikiki hard drive is an excellent example of this functionality and priced at just $125 from Data Memory Systems is a quick and cheap way to free up internal space.

To view the available memory upgrades for your machine, visit http://www.DataMemorySystems.com or call 800 662 7466.

Data Memory Systems Now Has MacBook Pro Thunderbolt 8GB Memory Upgrades In Stock

Computer memory specialists Data Memory Systems has added Apple memory upgrades for the new Macbook Pro with Thunderbolt Port to its extensive range of memory chips.

For innovators and trend setters, the official launch of the new Macbook Pro from Apple marks one of the most eagerly anticipated releases of the year. Equipped with groundbreaking Thunderbolt technology by Intel, the long awaiting marriage of Mac reliability with Intel capability is a significant advancement.

Along with all of the features you’d expect from a Macbook, the Thunderbolt port technology offers faster and more flexible data transfers. A new type of cabling system, Thunderbolt can transfer, data, video, audio and network packets at speeds of up to 10GB (compared with the 3.0GB of USB cables).

If you’re planning to purchase or have recently purchased a Macbook Pro, investing in a Apple MacBook Pro memory upgrade for the device means your machine will be even more streamlined and boast even greater specs than the already enviable standard versions. The New Hampshire based Data Memory Systems offers Apple memory chips for seven of the new Thunderbolt equipped models.

Each of the seven models has two internal memory sockets allowing a maximum 8GB memory upgrade. Two modules of the same size should be installed to get the most out of your machine but, they can be installed one at a time if need be. An 8GB kit including shipping is $110 when ordered from Data Memory Systems.

To view the available memory upgrades for your machine, visit http://www.DataMemorySystems.com or call 800 662 7466.