Need help selecting a laptop and mobile phone.

[Insaanah]

4GB RAM performs well on 64 bit operating systems, and is good for anyone who likes to use memory share for graphics.

I have a 64-bit system, and find that some of the software you download from the net is not compatible, neither is some software provided on CDs. Quite a few of my old programmes that used to work on my old 32-bit system aren't compatible. I regret my choice, and wish I'd gone for less RAM, but with a 32-bit system. The move towards programmes compatible with 64-bit systems isn't as fast as I'd thought it would be.

 

[أحمد]

I have a 64-bit system, and find that some of the software you download from the net is not compatible, neither is some software provided on CDs. Quite a few of my old programmes that used to work on my old 32-bit system aren't compatible. I regret my choice, and wish I'd gone for less RAM, but with a 32-bit system. The move towards programmes compatible with 64-bit systems isn't as fast as I'd thought it would be.

32 bit operating systems are compatible with 64 bit hardware, and with more RAM. Of course, a 32 bit system will ignore extra RAM, if there's more than 3GB; 3GB is maximum for 32 bit. This "restriction" can be "bypassed" quite easily, if necessary.

As for installing 32 bit software on a 64 bit operating system; in most cases you can, and it'll work properly. There are some cases, where it won't.

The new 64 bit software architecture is i386_x64 based, which enables compatibility with both; the 64 and 32 bit systems.

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[Insaanah]

This "restriction" can be "bypassed" quite easily, if necessary.

Are you saying here that you can make a 32-bit system have more than 3GB RAM? If so, how is this done?

As for installing 32 bit software on a 64 bit operating system; in most cases you can, and it'll work properly. There are some cases, where it won't.

Yes I'm getting quite a few of those.

The new 64 bit software architecture is i386_x64 based, which enables compatibility with both; the 64 and 32 bit systems.

Oh I see. How new? I got mine January 09.

Jazaakallah khayr and sorry if this is derailing your thread, sis Manaal.

 

[أحمد]

Are you saying here that you can make a 32-bit system have more than 3GB RAM? If so, how is this done?
Yes I'm getting quite a few of those.
Oh I see. How new? I got mine January 09.
Jazaakallah khayr and sorry if this is derailing your thread, sis Manaal.

Yes, by using memory management software; Acer provides this under "Empowering Technology Framework". It varies with each manufacturer. Thats the "easiest" method.

A standard 2009 computer should easily support the new 64 bit architecture.

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[manaal]

buy new macbook air and iphone 4, there is nothing like it
it will cost u 2000$ approx

Not really into Apple. I think I've finally made up my mind on the laptop. Will let y'all know once Ive bought them insha Allah.

 

[Beardo]

Not really into Apple. I think I've finally made up my mind on the laptop. Will let y'all know once Ive bought them insha Allah.

If it weren't so expensive, I'd have a 27" iMac by now. =___= Apple is Awesome, btw.

OoOoOh! Please let us know! I'm anxious to hear about what you bought and the experience of it!

 

[Ramadhan]

Rashad, since you have expereince with netbooks, tell me is any different to a laptop other than being smaller?

Don't bother with netbooks if you buy it to replace your current laptop.
netbooks are good if you already have a main laptop or desktop.
Buy a full feature laptop with smaller screen instead (like a 12")

 

[أحمد]

I forgot to mention one important thing; netbook lifespan is about 20% shorter than notebooks.

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[manaal]

OoOoOh! Please let us know! I'm anxious to hear about what you bought and the experience of it!

Seriously? ^o)

 

[manaal]

the E5 lasts for long and is probably the best phone for messaging because its got a superb qwerty....i will be given one as a gift and im anticipating its arrival.......music playback can last up to 38 hours....its got an average camera which is 5 megapixels....good for occasional captures get it! get it! get it! NOW!

I got! Got it! Got it! Last Night!

Got the Copper brown. Still getting used to it. I need to downlaod the user manual in English, as the one I got in the box is all in Arabic!

 

[Cabdullahi]

i got! Got it! Got it! Last night!

Got the copper brown. Still getting used to it. I need to downlaod the user manual in english, as the one i got in the box is all in arabic!

good!!! Good!!...........its a sick fone!

 

[Ğħαrєєвαħ]

I have a Question

Would anyone recommend the Sony ericsson W995 and the Sony Ericsson W715?

just curious insha`Allaah.

 

[manaal]

Assalamu Aleikum all,

So finally got myself a laptop 2 months ago. It a 14" Asus (X42J series) with Intel COre i5 2.53 GHz, 512 MB Graphics, 500 GB Hard Disk and 4 GB RAM..