DragonXI

The Main RAM on my HP 4700..is only at like 17.5

Is this Normal?.....whenever i open a program it goes down to like 16...and then more programs..like 15-14 etc.......and i understand that, but is it really start off with only like 17-18 avalible space?

DragonXI

Also, I have nothing Installed on my HP 4700.

Phullcourt

What does it read after you do a soft reset? You should see at least 24-25MB as long as you don't have a lot of plug-ins installed.

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DragonXI

Well, whenever i turn it on..it just shows on the little ICON for RAM - it says like 17.5 MB.

And when i check TASKS...i have no applications running - plus nothing extra installed on my HP 4700.

Driftless

how much storage is taken up, and how much program is taken?

click on the icon and tell us.

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DragonXI

1 side says 28.89.......the other side says 17.34

the 17.34, is what is shown on my today screen

True

Main storage memory and application memory use the same memory, and has to be partitioned (horrible design flaw). If you decrease the amount of main memory available, it will increase the amount of program memory available.

Since generally more program memory is needed, it is fine to turn down main memory as low as you can. The worst case scenario, should it fill up too much, Windows will resize it as needed (although it does it back to the point where main memory will be very low again).

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DragonXI

What Do u recommend personally a good Number of Program memory to place it at?

( also, again...lowering main memory wont affect performance or anything like that? )

ahtut

i generally try to keep main memory above 25mb. On the old firmware, i use to get error msg like 'Not enough memory to start bluetooth' something like that.

I try to install my apps to my filestore if possible and external datas on my SD card. I dun mind the load time. so it's up to u.

Driftless

Yes...most definately move your applications to IFS...uninstall, and reinstall them. This will move your storage used to about 2-3MB. Don't use the My Documents Folders...just save your data to a card or onto IFS.

I have about 9 free mb storage (for browsing) and 32mb free program memory.

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rob1303

Dragon

Have a look at this thread - that should help you out:
http://www.ipaqhq.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19320

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