You can probably immediately guess the differences between desktop computers and laptops. After all, the size is a very obvious difference. That size correlates with everything that makes desktop computers. The circuitry is smaller and so are the vital components.

The laptop is basically a smaller version of the desktop computer. Its circuitry, hardware and components are smaller and miniaturized to allow for space so that the laptop remains light and easier to carry around with you.

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Laptops utilize different memory modules than desktop computers. It has to do with DIMM and SO-DIMM. DIMM is Dual In-line memory modules and SO-DIMM is Small Outline Dual In-Line Memory Module.

Both function in the same way, but the SO-DIMM is much smaller in size since it is going into a smaller machine. Both support the same level of bits such as 32 bit data transfers and 64 bit data transfers.

The SO-DIMM is more or less equal to the DIMM in power and speed, but since notebooks are space constricted, they are smaller and must utilize less space for the same comparable speeds. There is also a different procedure for upgrading notebooks in comparison to the desktop computer.

You will also need to know that there is a distinct difference between an Apple memory and that of a Compaq memory. It is important to only buy products that work with your particular model and series if you want the upgrade to work well for your particular laptop.

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If you understand how laptops work, then you can perform a computer memory upgrade to increase their memory speed. A bigger memory module equates to faster speeds since it can store more information in the short term cache.

Also keep any accompanying literature or information that may come with the computer memory upgrades module. By keeping the information handy you can always have it on hand when you need to buy more parts and pieces to help your laptop run even better.