[Wylug-discuss] Fwd: Upgrading the netbook [Incident: 150205-000843]

[Andrew Lindley]

Anne,

On all the Atom netbooks I've come across it's the processor itself
which won't address more than 2GB.

If you don't mind a slightly heavier and larger format (12.1" 1024x768
screen) then you can put 3GB in a Libreboot X60 from
Gluglug.org.uk[1].  Or up to 8GB in a Libreboot X200 (12.1" 1280x800)
from the same place, but they're not netbook prices like the X60.
They're both FSF RYF (Respect Your Freedom) certified too.

But you'd have to ditch the W$... :)

Leny

[1] http://shop.gluglug.org.uk/

From: Anne Wilson <anne at lydgate.org>
Subject: [Wylug-discuss] Fwd: Upgrading the netbook [Incident: 150205-000843]
Date: Mon, 09 Feb 2015 14:27:50 +0000

> Has anyone here any experience in significantly upgrading a netbook?  My
> AA1 dual-boots Mageia and Windows 7 Starter Edition.  I know that Win 7
> Starter Ed. doesn't support more than 2GB RAM, but was hoping that Acer
> would admit that the hardware was actually capable of more.  As you see,
> I'll get no help there.
> 
> I've not got much to lose - it's so slow as to be almost unusable with
> just 2GB RAM, but it's still handy to take on holiday.  I hate typing on
> touch screens. :-)
> 
> Anne
> 
> 
> -------- Forwarded Message --------
> Subject: 	Upgrading the netbook [Incident: 150205-000843]
> Date: 	Sat, 7 Feb 2015 09:47:01 +0000 (GMT)
> From: 	Acer Support <acer2 at mailwc.custhelp.com>
> Reply-To: 	Acer Support <acer2 at mailwc.custhelp.com>
> To: 	anne at lydgate.org
> 
> 
> 
> Upgrading the netbook
> 
> Recently you requested personal assistance from our on-line support
> centre. Below is a summary of your request and our response.
> 
> If this issue is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may reopen it
> within the next 30 days.
> 
> Thank you for allowing us to be of service to you.
> 
> To access your question from our support site, click here.
> <http://acer--uk.custhelp.com/app/account/questions/detail/i_id/4928040>
> 
> 
> * Subject*
> Upgrading the netbook
> 
> * Discussion Thread*
> * Response Via Email (Jey)*	07/02/2015 09:47
> Dear Anne Wilson,
> 
> Thank you for contacting Acer Technical Support.
> 
> I apologise for the delay in responding to your e-mail.
> 
> Regarding your query, you can upgrade the memory upto 2GB on this unit.
> 
> Since you have already installed 2GB memory, this unit will not support
> more than 2GB memory.
> 
> Acer will not support any hardware components added by you nor support
> any compatibility issues/software conflicts that arise from this
> configuration.
> 
> Please contact a local technician while adding a hardware to the product.
> 
> Please be informed that as per our records, your unit is out of warranty.
> 
> For further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us or email us
> on 0371 760 1000 (UK), 0818 202 210 (Eire), from Monday to Friday,
> between 09:00 and 06:00 PM, BST.
> 
> Regards,
> Jeyaperumal M.S
> Agent ID 1336
> Acer Technical Support Team
> * Auto-Response*	04/02/2015 19:04
> The following answers might help you immediately. The answers will be
> opened in a separate window.
> Answer Link: Maximum memory supported in Windows 7
> <http://acer--uk.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10477>
> Answer Link: Windows 7 Home Basic shows less memory than installed
> <http://acer--uk.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/26667>
> Answer Link: Upgrade the Processor in a netbook
> <http://acer--uk.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3050>
> Answer Link: Memory limits for Windows 7 Starter Edition
> <http://acer--uk.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/6881>
> Answer Link: Windows Anytime Upgrade CD
> <http://acer--uk.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2943>
> 
> * Customer By Web Form (Anne Wilson)*	04/02/2015 19:04
> I like to take my netbook on holiday, but it is unbearably slow and I'd
> like to upgrade it. Will the hardware support more memory than the 2GB
> currently installed? I'd like to buy Windows 7 Home Premium for it, but
> 2GB really isn't enough.
> 
> Any other hints?
> 
> * Question Reference #150205-000843*
> *Product Level 1: *	Netbook, Chromebook
> *Product Level 2: *	Aspire One
> *Product Level 3: *	AO533
> *Date Created: *	04/02/2015 19:04
> *Last Updated: *	07/02/2015 09:47
> *Status: *	Solved
> *My question is about:: *	
> *Kind of request: *	
> *Answer Feedback Type: *	
> 
> * Model Number*
> 
> * Serial Number*
> LUSC20D1370433B34C1601
> 
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