Dell defends CAMM, its controversial new laptop memory
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Dell's new CAMM memory design might actually be a good thing for the PC industry. But that hasn't stopped critics from complaining it will "lock out user upgrades." Now we have an explanation from a Dell engineer who designed much of the technology.
  • mrmintyfresh@reddthat.com
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    1 year ago

    Packages change. SO-DIMM held on a for a long time but if this is what it takes to keep pushing ever tighter timing thresholds then I’d prefer this over Dell also shifting to having the DRAM soldered onto the motherboard.

    • BURN@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      This is how I see it. SO-DIMM is reaching a limit and something needs to change. Being able to buy a base memory laptop and upgrade it was great. Been looking at MacBooks (which solder the memory) and 8gb of Ram is like $200 when a stick of 8gb sodimm is $50.

  • fische_stix@reddthat.com
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    1 year ago

    The majority of laptops end up disposed of, not upgraded. Those who upgrade their PCs, especially laptops, are a minority. There is little reason to build consumer grade laptops around the ability to upgrade.