topic Re: compatible memory stick for readyboost in PCs & Accessories

compatible memory stick for readyboost

sangmele — Thu, 31 May 2007 20:44:29 GMT

I'd like to use this nice Vista functionality, and i'd love to use memory stick
but I found nowhere information about which stick to buy. I tries a 1GB memory stick duo pro and it didn't work
where can I find the info ?
thanks

Re: compatible memory stick for readyboost

rob_bw — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:23:01 GMT

best bet is to have a google. Unfortunately I have yet to find a site that offers REALLY useful advice to which products. Additionally, e-tailers generally don't offer much useful detail on their flash-storage products either.

To make matters worse, buying a new product doesn't seem to make much difference either - as it won't guarantee readyboost compatability.

I got lucky with an old (2 years+) 512MB SanDisk MS Duo pro from a SE W800i mobile phone - I was using it to transfer some data when it asked me how much space I wanted to configure for readyboost. I was gobsmacked! I have configured the card now, and am using it now - but have yet to see any speed increase - all it does now is take about 10 minutes after cold boot to settle down.... The best increase was going from 1GB to 2GB physical RAM. Vista is a total no-no with less in my opinion.

Re: compatible memory stick for readyboost

sangmele — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 10:08:41 GMT

thanks

i got unluky with a recent Sony MS Duo Pro 1GB
maybe i'll try a sandisk at my own risk

Re: compatible memory stick for readyboost

Sebby — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 12:44:58 GMT

I bought one of these. Brilliant price and a 2 year warranty.