Data Memory Systems Launches Brand New Site

Data Memory Systems’ brand new website has launched and is already making it incredibly easy for those looking to upgrade their computer memory to find the components and memory upgrades that they need. The smooth new interface allows easy access to all areas of the site and there are many new options for customers to ensure that the process of finding and acquiring the means to speed up their device is simple and efficient.

The new navigation bar along the top of the homepage divides the site into very clear sections so that customers can be very clear of the products they’re browsing. With sections for Apple memory, PC memory and flash memory, as well as external drives and any extra accessories or components, the simple new navigation bar means that those wishing to purchase from the website can find their desired product quickly and without trawling through pages of related products. There is even a section for ‘popular memory’, which allows those who aren’t hugely knowledgeable about computer memory solutions to see which are the most commonly purchased and recommended upgrades for their system.

The Data Memory Systems homepage now also features a ‘Find Your Memory’ function, which takes just seconds to fill out and redirects the customer to the products which will fit their requirements. The criteria include product category (whether the upgrade is for a desktop, laptop, external device such as a camera etc.), what manufacturer the product is from, what sub-category or other brand name the product falls under (such as Acer Aspire or Dell Inspiron) and finally what model the product is. For example, if searching for a memory upgrade for a desktop computer made by Hewlett-Packard, which is a Compaq Evo D210, customers simply fill in this information and are taken to the computer memory solutions which are suitable for this product.

As well as this great new tool for easy access to products, there are also links to all of the guarantees provided by Data Memory Systems. 30-day return policies, lifetime warranties and free delivery are all pledges which are explained in greater detail through a menu on the right of the homepage. There are also links to special offers, great deals and products of interest so customers unsure of what they want can click around and familiarise themselves with what is available. The new site improves access all-round for those looking for cost-effective and high-quality ways to increase the performance of their system, with a variety of options from RAM memory through to flash memory cards.

The Basics Of Upgrading Computer Memory

As a rule of thumb, the more memory a computer has, the higher its overall performance level will be. Upgrading computer memory means that computers have the ability to perform tasks more quickly and handle a higher workload, opening more programs and carrying out more actions in the background. With computers becoming ever more the hub of daily life, storing all vital information and being tools of not only business but leisure, it’s becoming more and more important that a computer runs at optimum speed and has enough memory to do what is asked of it.

 

But there are numerous things to consider before upgrading PC or Apple memory. Firstly, the type of memory the device has must be identified. In general, older devices will use SDR RAM or DDR RAM, whilst the more modern products use the higher-performance memory options DDR2 or DDR3 RAM. Once the type of memory has been established, it’s important to consider how much room there is on the motherboard to actually add memory. There should be at least 4 memory DIMM slots situated close to the processor on most motherboards; if these are full, it might be beneficial to look at replacing those sticks with a higher capacity memory upgrade. The speed of the memory is also important, as many manufacturers recommend matching the speed of the existing memory with the speed of any new upgrades which are being installed.

 

Once the specifics have been established and the user has identified the type of memory they must acquire, they should decide just how much memory they wish to install. To get an idea of how much memory each computer will probably need, it is advised that users look at the details of the operating system, and at the programs which are most often used on the machine. In the settings or the description of the program, there will be a ‘minimum’ and ‘recommended’ amount of memory. Having the minimum amount of memory installed on the computer mean that the program will simply run; it may not be particularly fast or efficient, but the program will run. To get it to run with a decent speed, the recommended amount of memory should be available. To allow a final performance boost and get the program to run at a good speed whilst multi-tasking with other programs and task, users should have double the amount of recommended memory free.

 

General guidelines state that 2GB of memory is satisfactory for a new system, with 4GB preferable. Users who require a more powerful system, whether they are a gamer, businessperson or simply a computer enthusiast, may benefit from 8GB of RAM memory, depending on the programs they wish to run simultaneously.

 

To find out more about the new range of memory solutions from Data Memory Systems and to buy online, visit http://www.datamemorysystems.com

Apple Launch New iMac and Mac Mini

As well as delivering the highly-anticipated iPad Mini at a launch event last week, Apple has also announced updates to their Mac Mini and iMac ranges which should please those who had been seeking more computer memory options for their existing Apple products. Complaints recently made about the recently revamped Macbook Pro stated that many consumers were unhappy about the non-upgradable memory within the systems, prompting Apple to reconsider memory options across their other devices.

 

The Mac Mini, which has long since been hailed as the most compact desktop computer available to buy, features improvements ranging from performances to extra USB 3.0 ports, but one of the more pleasing upgrades was the shift from the old 2GB memory to 4GB. Doubling the RAM memory in this way means that the operating system will run much more smoothly, with multitasking made far easier and faster. The Mac Mini is noted for being compact without compromising on power, and this new update runs at speeds of up to twice as fast whilst maintaining its portability. For those who find that 4GB of memory is insufficient, the Mac Minis are also easily upgradable.

 

Since their inception, iMacs have gone through strength to strength, emerging from each redesign more powerful than ever. This new update is no exception; as well as a slimmer build, improved optical quality, 60% faster graphics, a HD camera, four USB 3.0 ports and two Thunderbolt ports, the iMac’s capacity for Apple memory upgrades has also been vastly upgraded. The 21-inch iMac have two RAM slots and support up to 16GB of RAM, and the 27-inch iMacs now have four RAM slots, with a total potential memory allocation of 32GB, doubling their previous amount (both models start out with 8GB of RAM, but the larger model has the capacity to upgrade further).

 

One of the most exciting Apple memory solutions to launch in previous years, though, is the Fusion Drive, which uses flash memory like the memory found on the iPad to improve hard disk access speeds. SSDs (solid-state drives) often offer higher levels of performance on other devices, but with their storage space compromised; the Fusion Drive solves this issue by pairing a smaller SSD with a hard disk equal to or larger than 1TB. The operating system and the core apps which run on every Apple system are preloaded onto this new, faster SSD, and the intelligent drive even adds the ‘most-used’ apps to its storage too, to ensure their access times are the fastest possible.

Windows 8 Launches; DRAM Sales Set To Stall

In the past, the launch of brand new PC operating systems, especially those from Microsoft, have generated a surge in quarterly DRAM shipments and created huge demand for higher-performance memory and hardware. Windows 2000 famously sent computer memory demand soaring by almost 50%, and double-digit jump in revenues are generally expected whenever Microsoft posts a major update. But with the brand new Windows 8 moving away from conventional computer memory options and streamlining their hard drives, the market has seen a dip in sales, for the second time in a row when a new version of Windows has been released.

 

The leaner memory requirements for Windows 8 have indicated that shipments of RAM memory and other hardware will not significantly increase in the last quarter of 2012; a rarity considering it is the quarter leading up to the traditionally frenetic Christmas season. Predictions of a boost of just 8% will see the smallest DRAM increase in recent years. The trend is no new phenomenon; it actually commenced with Windows 7. Its predecessor, Windows Vista, was infamously resource-hungry, and with the introduction of Windows 7 and 8, Microsoft took the decision to reduce their operating systems’ reliance on DRAM.

 

The gradual slowing in demand for DRAM might not be great for the industry as a whole, but consumers can currently take advantage of incredible deals on PC memory upgrades. What has turned out to be a huge oversupply during the past two years has meant that the demand, and therefore the prices, for basic memory solutions are now lower than ever before. 4GB of computer memory is now available for around $16 - $20, meaning that anyone who does wish to upgrade a system in preparation for Windows 8, or upgrade purely because they’d like a higher-performing unit, can do so much more cost-effectively.

 

As gloomy as the figures for the future of DRAM in PCs appear to be, there is an area of the memory market which might benefit Windows 8. Flash memory is an aspect of storage which might see something of a boost, as a direct result of the new Windows To Go option, which allows users to boot up and run Windows 8 from a flash drive. Able to run on both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connections, Windows To Go is a revolution for companies, travellers and those working from home, and the market for USB storage devices might well receive a welcome boost as a result of the launch.

Apple’s Fusion Drive – The Advantages

The latest Apple launch garnered worldwide attention, as is its custom nowadays, and was used to reveal the brand new iPad Mini, as well as a whole host of other updates and changes to their existing products. One of the most exciting new features was the introduction of the Fusion drive, available in their desktop Apple computers, the iMac and the Mac Mini. The Fusion drive combines hard disk drives with flash memory and offers a ‘fusion’ of 128GB of NAND flash memory, and either a huge 1TB or 3TB hard disk drive.

 

When paired together, this combination of Apple memory types means much faster boot times, as well as a rapid launch of pre-loaded applications and programs. These apps, the operating system itself and any vital programs are all pre-loaded onto the flash memory for the fastest possible access times. 4GB of the flash memory is also devoted to acting as a write buffer, which stores new data on the flash memory whilst speeding up writes that don’t fit comfortable on the buffer. The older data is transferred to the hard disk drive as and when it is written, speeding up performance substantially, especially when writing smaller amounts of data.

 

By moving the most frequently-accessed data and apps to the flash memory, and moving the least frequently-accessed data to the hard disk drive, access times for the most popular functions are incredibly fast. In managing the storage this way, combining the best of both computer memory solutions, Apple came up with the name for the Fusion drive. This brand new approach to memory is being hailed as a performance-booster for hard disk drive-only computers, with a much lower price tag than a SSD-only computer.

 

As Apple has already introduced this new memory option in its desktop computers, it seems only a matter of time before it is implemented within their range of notebooks. The write cache would be a revolutionary feature for notebooks, which are currently hybrid hard disk drives unsupportive of write caching. In allowing the hard disk drive to consume lower power for longer periods of time, battery life for notebooks could be vastly improved upon, as well as the overall performance boost that would be standard.

Apple has long since been the go-to manufacturer for many users who regularly access vast amounts of content, including artists, musicians, designers and other creative professionals. Increasing the amount of local storage their products have, whilst simultaneously increasing the levels of performance could be the last piece of the puzzle for Apple. This new dual storage option offers both capacity and speed, and can be expected to be wheeled out within all Apple products in the coming years.

 

Memory Market Facing Huge Changes

Manufacturers of computer memory are already engaged in strategic planning for several years ahead, but with huge changes taking place in the market currently, as well as demands for DRAM taking a hit, some are said to be struggling to figure out how much of their budget to allocate to producing new memory. In recent years, the upgrade cycles of computers have meant that DRAM suppliers have continually advanced their technologies and adjusted their prices accordingly. However, the declining sales of PCs, and the emergence of tablets and smartphones as a potential replacement, has seen the upgrade cycle stretch from just two years up to four or five. The back-to-school season from August to September has been a let-down for many companies, and the Christmas surge is yet to pick up the pace, not even with the glimmer of Windows 8 on the horizon. The manufacturers of DRAM have been unable to improve their sales, and as a result of this, it seems increasingly likely that even the largest companies who produce memory will be reducing their output.

TrendForce, a leading market research company, reports that Samsung, the industry leader of RAM memory, will spent 2013 being highly conservative and will slow down technology migration plans considerably. The majority of companies will face heavy losses in the next calendar year, although TrendForce also believes that the largest suppliers, such as Samsung and SK Hynix, will still be standing when the dust settles. It is companies in Taiwan who will experience the biggest losses and will need to decrease their PC DRAM production by the largest amount. Nanya intends to turn from commodity DRAM to specialty DRAM production, while Powerchip could follow suit. The industry-wide slow output has seen predictions for bit supply growth hit just 22.2%.

Despite all of this doom and gloom, the DRAM industry is a viable, competitive and sustainable market. PC shipments are no longer the mainstream; figures for PC sales dipped below a 50% market share for the first time this year, but it doesn’t mean that this is the end of the personal computer. In fact, tales of the demise of DRAM have been greatly exaggerated. The oversupply which started in the past two years or so has seen prices for 4GB memory solutions fall to historical lows; great for consumers and the general public. Indeed, some of the cheapest 4GB PC memory solutions are now in the region of just $16, meaning that many PC users can now upgrade their existing systems to make them faster than ever. The market may be in dire straits, but this doesn’t mean that the consumer will suffer in any way. The cheaper memory solutions now available won’t dramatically boost the sales of DRAM worldwide, but they can certainly provide a personal computer with a cost-effective and high-quality upgrade.

The 2012 Macbook Pro Memory Mystery

Although it has been billed as ‘the most beautiful computer’ that Apple have ever built, and was launched to incredible sales figures in its opening weeks, the newest model of the Macbook Pro has come under fire for its non-upgradable memory and internal storage. Indeed, the lack of Apple memory options available for the new model has been listed as the top complaint for users of the new system, alongside the thermal shutdown function and the relative inability to repair faulty machines. The glued-in battery and the soldered RAM memory renders any sort of modification impossible. 25% of users surveyed by a FixYa report found this flaw unacceptable and are actively searching for ways in which the memory of their expensive new models can be enhanced.

Experts are advising that if consumers wish to buy a Macbook Pro with extensive memory options, they purchase an older model, but this would mean missing out on the celebrated new retina display along with a host of other new features. Those who wish to enjoy the new features of a Macbook Pro can turn to the alternative of purchasing external storage to store their most important files. External hard disks or hard drives can massively expand the initial space for Apple products and their small size fits perfectly with the portable element of the famously thin laptops.

External hard drives come with a whole raft of different options and sizes. Many of them utilize FireWire 800, Apple’s branded name for their own high-speed data serial bus, which can transfer data at rates of up to 800 megabits per second. USB 2.0 connectivity is also a standard so the units can be used to extend PC storage as well as that of a Macbook Pro. Units such as the 500GB Lacie Rugged 2.5-inch External Hard Drive are entirely powered by the port they are connected to, be that FireWire or USB, and they are plug and play, so no drivers are needed to necessitate use. These external drives are ideal for backups, as well as storing and transferring music, photos and other data. The shock resistant rubber bumper around the edges of the drive means this type of drive offers optimum portability and can be coupled with a Macbook Pro on the go for a powerful, high-speed memory upgrade.

Flash memory is also an alternative to keeping the data storage within a Macbook Pro relatively clear. USB flash drives and SD memory cards can effectively store photos and other important documents away from the system itself to keep it running smoothly and prevent the memory from becoming full too quickly. USB drives generally have much smaller capacity than external hard drives, but their higher levels of portability make them easier to use for those constantly on the go.

Tablets and PCs to ‘Work Together’ – HP Boss

The largest manufacturer of memory chips in the US, Micron Technology Inc., has reported a much larger fourth-quarter loss than expected for the period than ended August 30^th. Their net loss was $243 million, compared with just $135 million a year earlier, and the lower revenue is said to be due to a lacklustre demand for personal computers. The shrinking demand has seen sales of DRAM (dynamic random access memory) fall by 9% in the previous quarter, and many experts are saying this is a bad sign for those involved in the personal computer business; if the quarter ahead of the holiday season, as well as the quarter directly before the launch of Microsoft’s highly anticipated Windows 8 cannot reignite interest in purchasing computer memory, the chances of a reinvigoration in the near future look unlikely.

Companies such as Apple and RIM, who mainly manufacture handheld and portable devices, are keen to jump on the so-called ‘post-PC era’ bandwagon, but it’s been predicted in many quarters that the personal computer will continue to hold its own. HP executive Todd Bradley believes that it will be the partnership between such handheld devices and PCs which will see the greatest evolution in the coming years.

"Tablets will occupy a unique place," he says. "PCs will occupy a unique place. But and more with the ability to work together." There is no dismissal for either personal computers or tablets and smartphones, because the fact remains that each device has advantages that its competitors will never be able to match up to. Smartphones and tablets have a portable aspect which the PC will never be able to match, but PCs provide a fixed workstation that will always benefit a workplace or home office environment. The processors in PCs are generally agreed to be much stronger than those in portable devices due to their space restrictions, with PC users also able to add DRAM or RAM memory to their system whenever they feel it necessary. This is not yet possible with portable devices, but it is widely acknowledged that huge steps are being taken to ensure high memory levels in the devices in future.

Similarly to the HP Vice President, Canute Otellini, CEO of Intel, has vehemently denied the demise of the personal computer. "The PC isn't going away any time soon. If ever," he told BusinessWeek.

These extreme dips in demand for computer memory may sound like gloomy indications of the future for PCs, but they will have one huge benefit for customers; manufacturers will now need to up their game in regards to prices and packages to ensure their customers do not look elsewhere for their PC memory needs. The competitive nature of the market will likely result in lower prices for consumers and allow them to perform memory upgrades on their systems for much less than they did in previous years.

Schools In The US Roll Out ‘Bring Your Own Device’ Schemes

For college students, bringing a laptop to class has been a vital part of college life for years; it allows them to keep track of fast-moving lectures and create, save and co-ordinate their notes easily, contributing to more efficient studying methods. But now many high schools across the US are also trying to integrate laptops into their classes, with one school in New Hampshire, piloting a ‘Bring Your Own Device’ program. The scheme, aimed at encouraging children in schools to further their learning by using interactive apps and programs, is still in a trial period, but is seeing great success already.

For the parents of pupils starting at a high school that may be promoting a similar policy, it is essential that the students’ devices are functioning at peak form to allow them to get the most out of their studies. This includes making sure all typing equipment (especially for tablet devices) is in good condition, ensuring parental blocks or sufficient anti-virus software is installed, and perhaps most importantly, making sure the laptops have enough RAM memory to perform properly.

Some educational apps or programs might need large quantities of RAM to run, and many students will multi-task while they study; perhaps downloading a paper while streaming a demonstrational video of an experiment, browsing the internet for background information and typing up their findings on a word processing program. All of these tasks require a certain amount of memory to run, be that Apple or PC memory, and without the adequate amount, students may find themselves at a disadvantage in their studies. A slow laptop will inhibit pupils from accessing the data that they need, when they need it, and may impede progression.

Students are noted as saying that bringing their own laptops to class helps them to manage their workload more easily and allows them to keep up with the lesson flow. Another school, Hollis Brookline High School, started their version of the scheme last year to widespread success, and much of the same feedback is anticipated from the new arrangement in Greater Nashua. When computer memory is at optimum level and the machines are working at the highest standard, studying methods can be greatly refined; lessons can be supplemented with easy-to-access extra reading, videos or other media, and a higher volume of material can be offered to the students. If the schemes see similar levels of success, many high schools may soon roll out policies to step further into the 21^st century and allow devices in all classes.

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Energy-Efficient RAM On The Horizon

Researchers in the United States and South Korea have both reported findings regarding a new material that will solve a huge problem currently plaguing computers across the globe. It’s estimated that Americans spend $6billion per year on the electricity it takes the keep track of work which hasn’t yet been saved to computer hard drives. Currently, RAM memory requires a constant electrical current in order to function; this computer multitasking is costing households thousands of dollars in energy bills as the machines work RAM memory running smoothly. But a new way of manipulating molecules has been discovered which may pave the way for energy-efficient RAM memory.

Hard drives are ‘stable’ memory, storing information as strips of magnetic orientation recorded on a magnetic disc; no extra electricity is required to power this type of memory, and once something is saved there, it is saved regardless of a power source. But RAM memory is known as ‘volatile’ memory, which means that if the power being fed to the computer were to be suddenly switched off, the information stored in the RAM memory would be lost forever. Whilst there are some alternatives to conventional RAM which don’t consume high levels of electricity, they are often heavy and expensive.

The breakthrough which may allow electricity bills to be drastically reduced, came about as a complete accident. A crystalline organic compound, made out of cheap children’s building blocks, was the subject of some light-hearted experiment between chemists at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, and a postdoctoral fellow from Harvard University. It was discovered that after a slight tweak, they could get the molecules within the compound to stack on top of one another, creating a new material.

The new material is what’s known as ‘ferroelectric’, which means that one of the sides is negatively charged while the other is positively charged. Running electricity through such a material flips the charges, and the orientation of each side will remain the same until another surge of electricity is passed through it. The complex manipulation of the molecules has led the scientists to discover ways in which they can change the molecules and put them together in different ways. Rather than with conventional RAM, which requires resistors linked together in an electrically-charged circuit, this new type of memory would not need a constant power source in order to preserve the data it holds, thus changing the way data is stored by computers forever.

To browse the whole range of Data Memory Systems memory solutions and to buy online, visit http://www.datamemorysystems.com

Back To School Memory Bargains

Term papers, mid-terms, book reviews, essays and everyday homework assignments – being a student is a tough job in its own right, demanding great organizational skills, research wizardry and stores of memory to recall each semester’s facts and figures.  A great set of basic tools is essential to success and Data Memory Systems, the computer memory experts, have a host of new semester tools to help students reach the top of the class.

Whether travelling from study dates, working late in the library or catching up with reading at the park, a memory stick makes it easy to transport essentials files and notes from place to place in a convenient pocket-size object. With a range of USB flash drives from 2GB to 64 GB backed by a lifetime’s warranty, getting the most from study time is easy with Data Memory Systems. The 4GB Wintec FileMate Swivel USB Flash Drive is allowance-friendly, priced at just $6.95. It provides secure storage and transportation for videos, photos, music, and docs so can be used for work and play. With fast read and write speeds it’s also efficient to use and thanks to an integrated metal swivel cap, hardy enough to stand falling out of bags or being accidently knocked off a table.

Those majoring in a creative field such as media, English or film making may need a larger storage capacity and a smoother computing experience than a flash drive alone can provide. Upgrading the RAM of an existing machine is cheap and easy to do and will give a sluggish PC a new lease of life.  Both PC memory and Apple memory can be installed at home before school starts. With prices starting at under $20, it’s a more pocket-friendly option than upgrading to a new laptop or desktop and will help to prolong the longevity of existing equipment well into the next school year.

Any student, whether embarking on a first or final year of high school or college will likely need the safeguard that comes from backing up important files. An external hard drive is a robust solution. Designed in collaboration with Porsche, the 500GB Lacie (301998) USB 3.0/2.0 P'9220 Porsche Design Mobile Hard Drive is stylish, built for speed and with ample capacity to safely secure masses of files indefinitely.

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RAM For All Purposes

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A lack of RAM (random-access memory) is one of the most common reasons why a computer might be running at a sluggish or slow pace. Along with hidden viruses and simple old age, a lack of memory can cause a computer to become jerky and even to freeze or crash. Whatever purpose a computer is used for, be it gaming, work or personal use, keeping the computer memory maxed out is vital to ensuring great performance. Data Memory Systems is a US supplier of all sorts of memory solutions, with products available for any system, from Acer to Zenith. Their range of products can help any computer meet the needs of its user and ensure a quick and reliable operating speed.

For those who use their computers to run state of the art games or act as a server for multiplayer games, the recommended amount of RAM is around 8GB. This will ensure that games run smoothly, with high-definition graphics and thousands of processes, and will have enough space to carry out the usual functions of a computer, including basic internet use, music and photos. The 8GB Kit Memory Upgrade DDR2-800, which is specifically for Apple users, is Intel certified and has been extensively tested on MacBook and other products in the Apple line to ensure its high quality and great performance skills. It is available for just $238.00 and is a gamer’s perfect remedy to a sluggish system.

The dip in the economy has seen many people running home businesses and turning their personal computers into work machines. The increase in programs running and information needing to be stored means that adequate PC memory is conducive to an efficient working day. Data Memory Systems supplies products from all the most trusted brands from across the globe, including Dell, HP, Compaq and Acer. Their products are rigorously tested to guarantee only the highest quality for the lowest prices.  

The vast majority of people use their computers for the basics: uploading photos, listening to music, using the internet and light word processing or spreadsheets. In this case, using flash memory is a great way to free up space on the actual system. Flash memory can be removed and stored in a safe place and can help keep the actual computer running smoothly for all other purposes. Data Memory Systems’ fantastic range of flash memory includes external hard drives, USB memory sticks and an extensive selection of memory cards which specialise in holding images and music.

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Keep Laptops & Computers At The Top Of Their Game

Like cars and other vehicles, the minute a laptop or desktop computer is purchased, its value starts to deteriorate. Technology moves at such a high speed nowadays, with new models hitting the market every week, that computers purchased just six months ago can often seem out of date or less than cutting-edge. Many consumers decide that the best way to combat this is to trade in their computers on a regular basis to acquire the most up-to-date models. But there is an easier way to replicate the rapid loading times of a brand new laptop; Data Memory Systems is a US supplier of many computer memory solutions, with a vast selection of upgrades that can make a laptop or desktop feel like it’s brand new.

Brand new computers, having never been used before, have enough RAM (random-access memory) to run at their fastest level. But the minute users start to install and run programs, the RAM memory starts to decrease. As time goes on, when RAM levels are at their lowest, running multiple programs can be a very slow, sluggish process, and activities such as streaming content or playing video games can become frustratingly jerky and erratic.  Once the RAM is full, the computer must store and retrieve files from the hard drive, which is why keeping the RAM memory topped up to a good level can prevent computers feeling like they’re slow and out of date.  

Data Memory Systems supplies both PC and Apple memory to domestic and commercial clients, and stays ahead of the market, championing cost-effective upgrades rather than trade-ins. All of the components which make up their memory upgrades are built by the most trusted manufacturers on the planet, and customer satisfaction is ensured through a 10-point test with strict guidelines for every product.

All of the major brands are represented, with Compaq, HP, IBM and Dell memory upgrades all available at low prices to keep a laptop or computer at the top of its game. The most basic memory solutions start at just $11.00, with even the biggest and best upgrades much cheaper than buying a whole new laptop.

For those who feel an upgrade is the only way forward, Data Memory Systems also has a great range of external hard drives which can make the process of transferring data to a new computer much easier. Their USB external hard drives come in a whole manner of capacities and for prices as low as $83.00.

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Mountain Lion Is Coming – Upgrade Your Apple Memory Now

At the WWDC conference held last month, Apple announced their new operating system, Mountain Lion, and there are rumors that the new system will be launched to the public on July 25th. The upgrade includes 200 new features, including iMessage (the popular iPhone messaging app), speech-to-text dictation and a feature called PowerNap, which refreshes apps whilst the computer is sleeping. But many owners of Apple products may need to upgrade their RAM memory in order to be able to run the impressive new operating system. Mountain Lion requires at least 2GB of memory to run, and general advice is to make sure that the computer has at least 4GB spare to ensure it runs to its maximum potential once installed.

Data Memory systems is a premier supplier of Apple memory for both domestic and commercial purposes, and their high-quality memory upgrades, when paired with the innovative Mountain Lion system, can make an iMac or a MacBook feel like a whole new computer. RAM shortages can cause systems to operate more slowly and even crash, so ensuring that an Apple product can handle the upgrade before installing it, when it is soon released, is paramount.

The majority of standard Apple memory upgrades, for products such as iMacs, are available from Data Memory Systems and come in handy kits of 2GB, 4GB or 8GB (with some 16GB compatible with newer models). As part of Apple’s dual-channel memory system, the memory kits are supplied in two halves, for example, a 4GB kit would come as two twin 2GB modules, which should be installed at the same time for optimum performance. Ensuring this memory is available for the Mountain Lion upgrade can ensure formidable results, with powerful 8GB upgrades available for just $52.00.

There is also an extensive selection of MacBook memory for Apple users, with 2GB, 4GB and 8GB upgrades available across 18 different MacBook models. Many of these kits come with lifetime warranties, and even a 2GB upgrade can make the world of difference to the everyday performance of one of these modern laptops.

Some Apple users may want to test the operating system before their install it onto their main computer, which is where an external drive would come in handy. The 320GB Transcend StoreJet 25D2 External Hard Drive from Data Memory Systems is suitable for both Windows and Mac users, and can be used to install Mountain Lion and test it out before incorporating it into a laptop or computer.

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USB Flash Drives for All Purposes

A student in Massachusetts has invented a revolutionary way to ensure that no one needs to face the awful dilemma of losing their USB flash drive again. The ‘MoH’ band (meaning Memory on Hand) is a stylish wristband with an in-built USB flash drive, which can keep important documents and files to hand (literally) at all times. Initially designed as a classroom project in 2010, the MoH band has since sold more than 60,000 units, mostly to college students, but has also been snapped up by larger companies wishing to distribute them as free gifts.

For those who are thinking of creating a similar gadget, or even for those who feel safe in the knowledge that they won’t leave their USB stick lying around, Data Memory Systems has an extensive selection of flash memory solutions that are made to suit all purposes and budgets. Data Memory Systems is a premier US supplier of all types of computer memory solutions, including upgrades for both PC and Apple products. Their range is of the highest quality and spans budget solutions to some of the most innovative computer technology on the market.

One of the most simple and accessible USB flash drives in the range at Data Memory Systems is the Wintec FileMate 32GB USB Flash Drive, which is compact enough to be perfect for the commuter or traveller. Ideal for storing videos, photos, music and important documents, the high capacity of this storage device make it a great drive to use in both the office and the home. With the ability to create partitions to organize the data, and the facility to transfer files between computers with ease, the Wintec Filemate Flash Drive is a fantastic all-round solution for anyone looking for external computer memory.

One of the most popular USB flash memory drives available from Data Memory Systems is the JetFlash™ 4GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive. This fashionable unit (more fashionable than the MoH, some might say) combines speed with high capacity, and comes with a lifetime guarantee to ensure it will be serving memory needs for years to come. No power source is needed to power up these drives; they function entirely from a USB port, and this drive in particular comes complete with a handy LED, which shows helpful usage and memory status. The PC-lock option is great for use at work, and the trendy and chic exterior make it a cool addition to any kit used at leisure.

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Mac Users Directed To More Costly Products and Services – Reason To Upgrade Your PC Memory

Mac users are known to be style savvy with a love of designer details but, does that mean they should be directed towards more costly products and services? One travel company thinks so.

After employing a team of statisticians headhunted from the likes of Google and eBay, US travel firm Orbitz has used data mining to determine that Apple users pay an average of 30% more on hotel rooms. It has developed its own algorithm to recognize when its web site visitors are using a Macbook or other Mac computer in order to display more expensive hotels and room tariffs. For those who don’t want to pay over the norm for leisure products, a $5 PC memory upgrade could see a discarded lap top tuned up for faster web browsing – making sure savings stay on track.

Data Memory Systems is a one stop shop for PC memory upgrades, supplying the best quality PC memory at the lowest prices. An easy to use web interface means users can select their make and model of computer to see all available compatible upgrades. The site also provides a do it yourself guide so PC memory can be installed quickly and easily at home.

While Macs are sometimes thought of as being more reliable, boosting a computer’s memory with a memory upgrade can make everyday tasks just as enjoyable as when using an Apple product. And for those serious about savings, this means no customer profiling leading to higher priced products and services.

With Orbitz intending to research Mac owners spending habits further and delve into whether or not they have preferred brands for services such as car hire and airline flights, now is the perfect time to select a low cost memory upgrade for existing desktop PCs and laptops. Even if only used as a backup when shopping online, purchasing a memory upgrade can turn a small outlay into a large saving.

 Product such as Data Memory Systems’ memory chips start at just $4.99 for a 30 pin, while DDR3 PC memory stars at $19.99.

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Non-Upgradeable MacBook Pro Receives Criticism

The technology world held their breath last week as Apple delivered their new Macbook Pro, with features including a stunning retina display and much thinner profile. Although it has been described as “the most beautiful computer” that Apple have ever created, the world’s largest company is already facing fierce criticism for the new model’s status as ‘not upgradeable’.  What was originally toted by Steve Jobs in 2009 as an accessible, repairable machine which could be modified to suit the user’s needs, now has a glued-in battery which costs $200 to repair, and RAM memory which is soldered to the logic board, making future upgrades impossible.

There is speculation among experts that if this model is successful among consumers, Apple’s next Macbook Pro, and even their other lines, may become even less upgradeable and repairable still. Many users will not be able to deal with having 8GB of RAM to last them until they need to upgrade their entire laptop, and experts are advocating that if consumers are to buy a Macbook Pro, they make it one of the older models, where upgrading the memory is possible.

Data Memory Systems is a US provider of computer memory for both Apple and PC products, with a wide selection of Macbook Pro memory that can be utilised within the older models in the series. With the new models hitting the market starting at $2199, it is now entirely possible to buy an older version for a lower price and upgrade it to similar specifications by adding RAM memory.

The Apple memory upgrades available from Data Memory Systems are generally available in 2GB, 4GB or 8GB kits, with some 16GB kits available for certain models. The vast majority of the kits are separated into two parts, for example, an 8GB kit would contain two twin 4GB upgrades, in accordance with Apple’s recommendation that their dual-channel memory architecture is upgraded with the same amount of memory at the same time. This improves performances markedly, and with these powerful upgrades available for just $52.00, renovating an existing Macbook Pro can provide formidable results.

Data Memory Systems also stock a wide variety of standard Macbook memory, with 18 different models to choose from. The 2GB, 4GB and 8GB kits can make an older model feel brand new, and with lifetime warranties on many of the upgrade kits, there need be no worries about future upgrades. A 4GB upgrade for a standard Macbook is available for just $59.50.

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Apple Announce Macbook Pro Update

Apple held their yearly Worldwide Developers Conference, also known as WWDC, this week, announcing a huge host of updates and upgrades to their globally popular products. The iOS6 operating system will now be added to the company’s range of iPhones, whilst improved voice navigation and a news Maps service will be available. Apple continues to break new ground in the world of computing and mobile technology, also announcing that all of their coveted notebooks, the Macbook Pro range, will be getting an update.  The new model is just 0.71 inches thick, and has been described by the company as “the most beautiful computer” that they have ever created. The brand new Macbook Pros will contain a quad-core i5 or i7 processor, a new Kepler graphics chip and a stunning new retina display, which will boast 220 pixels per inch.

The incredible new models will hit the market starting at $2199; a steep price for a laptop by any standards. The Apple phenomenon is built on the idea of fans constantly trading in and upgrading their old products, but many Apple fans who already own a Macbook will balk at having to splash out this figure for an update. But there is a solution in the form of Data Memory Systems, a US provider of both Apple and PC memory solutions which can prove as exciting and useful as an entirely new model. Upgrading memory can make a laptop or computer feel brand new, and can be done at a fraction of the cost.

Apple memory is in high supply at Data Memory Systems, with a huge selection of Macbook Pro upgrades to choose from. The memory upgrades are generally available in 2GB or 4GB kits, with some models having access to a huge 8GB upgrade kit, sure to give one of these popular notebooks a huge lift. An 8GB kit (2 x 4GB upgrades, as Apple recommend their two sockets are upgraded at the same time to make the most of their dual-channel memory architecture) is available for just $52.00 from Data Memory Systems.

Users of standard Macbooks also have plenty of computer memory to choose from at Data Memory Systems. With 18 models of Macbook to choose from, and upgrades available in 1GB, 2GB and, for select models, 4GB packs, there has never been an easier way to make a notebook feel brand new. A 4GB kit for a Macbook, which comes with a lifetime warranty, is available priced at just $59.50. 

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Microsoft & Apple Go Head To Head

Microsoft’s next generation Windows 8 operating system was showcased at the Computex annual computer show this week, with many experts predicting that it will provide industry frontrunners Apple with some much-needed healthy competition. Apple have led the way with their ground-breaking iPad and Macbook Air products for the past few years, but it is predicted that Windows 8 and its sister products, which are due to launch later this year, will finally have the capacity to match these consumer favourites.

The Windows team intends to combat the popular Macbook Air with the creation and expansion of their own Chromebook series; lightweight, thin laptops which will soon have touchscreen capabilities for use with Windows 8. Microsoft will also incorporate Windows To Go, a brand new element which will allow the Windows 8 operating system to boot and run from a USB mass storage device such as a flash memory drive. It is believed the tablet market will be harder to crack for Microsoft, as the iPad accounted for 61% of the world’s tablet market last year, but the signs that Windows 8 will finally provide competition for Apple’s iOS systems are encouraging.

The reignited competition that has stagnated in recent years will see a surge in people updating their systems to be able to deal with the updates provided by both Microsoft and Apple. The Windows To Go function will mean external hard drives will become more of a necessity, whilst existing users of Macbook products will be attempting to stay ahead of the curve by updating their RAM.  Data Memory Systems are a premier US supplier of memory solutions for both Apple and Windows products, and have all the necessary stock to ensure that users of both systems are satisfied.

The most budget-friendly external hard drive available from Data Memory Systems is their LaCie Rikiki Hi-Speed USB 2.0 500GB hard drive, which is perfect for anyone who needs constant access to their personal files, music and photos, and will have more than enough memory to accommodate the new Windows To Go function. The exterior is made from light aluminium, so that it is tough and yet light and easily transportable, and at just $91.50, this external hard drive will fit practically any budget.

For owners of Macbook Pro models, Apple memory is also in high supply, with a huge selection of Macbook memory available. Almost all models are catered for, with 1GB and 2GB options to choose from. Prices start at just $12.50 for a 1GB upgrade, though it is recommended that both sockets of the innovative dual-channel memory system are updated with equal amounts of RAM for optimum performance.

To browse the whole range of Data Memory Systems hard drives and to buy online, visit http://www.datamemorysystems.com