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    1GB Turbo Cache?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by FiReWoLf, Jun 21, 2007.

  1. FiReWoLf

    FiReWoLf Notebook Evangelist

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    What is this do in T61? Anyone care to explain to me please :eek:
     
    FiReWoLf, Jun 21, 2007
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    Thank u, as i said i used the wrong search engine :)

    Thanks for the link, guess the Turbo Cache is a waste of effort from Intel after reading that post.
     
    FiReWoLf, Jun 21, 2007
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    I would go for it man, its $50 and once drivers are optimized for it, I feel that programs/boot times could be much improved. Imagine once optimized, a program that scanned your computer for installed programs and had a check box next to each one asking you if you want to enable Turbo Cache for it. Those programs would open instantly and save battery life. Just my $.02. GL with whatever you do choose!
     
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    Problem with getting it from anywhere else is Lenovo might have a BIOS lock to make sure you're using genuine parts.
     
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    Your thumbdrive on the table should do the job more cheaply. :D
     
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    anandtech admitted that they may have received a malfunctioning machine for their tests

    The T61 is primarily designed for use with Windows Vista.

    This memory does NOT show up as an extra hard drive. It is not a user configurable device. Windows Vista uses it as a prefetch cache and manages the paging in and out of it 100%.
     
    colm, Jun 22, 2007
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    WWAN for me :p
     
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    It works under Linux asswell...
     
    jcvjcvjcvjcv, Jun 22, 2007
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    if you run other operating systems other than XP, it will appear as a disk device...

    Vista is a fairly new operating system. There are still many unsolved issues with third party applications. Many complex applications still require XP:
    http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=7639522

    some people need to upgrade their hardware and still be able to do production work using their old apps. i am not talking about office work or browsing the web.

    how about the HP remarks? IF there is a performance increase, it's minimal and/or specific cases. not worth the money or the extra battery juice or added drivers... IMO

    now you don't have to feel bad you believed the hype :D
     
    hagi, Jun 22, 2007
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