And was immediately reminded that, after all, the computing experience is influenced by a wide range of technical factors, such as serial bus and memory configuration, rather than processor speed alone.

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Total amount of available memory may be less based on configuration.

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The solid- state drive (SSD) capacity and random-access memory (RAM) in the base configuration of the Modbook Pro are also being doubled.

ENGADGET: Baseline Modbook Pro gets its RAM, storage and screen sensitivity doubled, stays at $3,500

While there will be some all flash computers, buying a useful amount of storage capacity at an affordable cost for most users will require combining flash memory with HDDs, either as a hybrid HDD or in a dual storage configuration.

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If shutting down an application frees a lot of memory and doesn't cause problems, look at the listings in the System Configuration Utility's Startup tab for those same tray programs you deem unnecessary--for example, the RealPlayer StartCenter.

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Customers who ordered the 8GB Modbook Pro EnergySaver dual-channel memory kit can either upgrade to the 16GB option or switch to the 8GB default RAM configuration and have the charge for the 8GB EnergySaver RAM credited to their order.

ENGADGET: Baseline Modbook Pro gets its RAM, storage and screen sensitivity doubled, stays at $3,500