WM5 and 128MB RAM Upgrade from PocketPCTechs

swhoutx035 · 05-11-05, 03:11 PM

For those who have upgraded their 4700/4705 to 128MB of RAM (or are considering it), and are wondering if the WM5 upgrade will be compatible, here is my email to and reply from PocketPCTechs.

My email to PPCTechs:I upgraded my 4700 earlier this year to 128MB RAM. Do you know if the new MS Mobile operating system coming out later this summer will support your upgrade (with or without any of your proprietary drivers)? HP plans on offering an upgrade, but before purchasing (or before getting excited about purchsing) I wanted to make sure I could install it without any issues with the RAM upgrade.

Reply from Loyd: "Hi Michael. The upgrade on the 4700 does not need any drivers. The unit OS supports the extra memory. When the new OS is released, it should support the memory as well.

Thanks
Loyd "

Not a 100% guarantee, but it does help confirm my hypothesis.

whitelyt · 05-11-05, 03:24 PM

Good deal!! Good information for those who have been down this path.

Driftless · 05-11-05, 03:33 PM

I guess we'll find out when you get the OS, right? Of course I'm sure that once it does come out, if it happend to need drivers, PPCtechs will put them out quickly. lol

swhoutx035 · 05-11-05, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Driftless

I guess we'll find out when you get the OS, right? Of course I'm sure that once it does come out, if it happend to need drivers, PPCtechs will put them out quickly. lol

Hi Driftless. I have infinitely more confidence in PPCTechs than in MS/HP for releasing drivers and fixes. They have been first class in every respect. I just don't want to find out I need one in the MIDDLE of the OS upgrade installation.

Driftless · 05-11-05, 04:06 PM

I don't blame you one bit...seems like ppctech has a very impressive operation going on...thats why I said they would probably put one out quickly...im just waiting on 2 things. the OS, and the 1 year for my warranty to be up...then i'll be joining you with 128 RAM.

blueradish · 05-11-05, 05:09 PM

swhoutx035, don't have the upgrade although I've been considering it. Good info to know.

Also, we now know the name behind that user ID...Michael. Another cover blown!!

swhoutx035 · 05-11-05, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by blueradish

swhoutx035, don't have the upgrade although I've been considering it. Good info to know.

Also, we now know the name behind that user ID...Michael. Another cover blown!!

Didn't realize I was that incognito prior to this message. Oh well, I guess that secret organization I work for will either disavow any knowledge of me or "erase" all I've come in contact with...

Driftless · 05-11-05, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by blueradish

Also, we now know the name behind that user ID...Michael. Another cover blown!!

hmmm...ok...bring it...

jmirabil · 06-25-05, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by swhoutx035

For those who have upgraded their 4700/4705 to 128MB of RAM (or are considering it), and are wondering if the WM5 upgrade will be compatible, here is my email to and reply from PocketPCTechs.

My email to PPCTechs:I upgraded my 4700 earlier this year to 128MB RAM. Do you know if the new MS Mobile operating system coming out later this summer will support your upgrade (with or without any of your proprietary drivers)? HP plans on offering an upgrade, but before purchasing (or before getting excited about purchsing) I wanted to make sure I could install it without any issues with the RAM upgrade.

Reply from Loyd: "Hi Michael. The upgrade on the 4700 does not need any drivers. The unit OS supports the extra memory. When the new OS is released, it should support the memory as well.

Thanks
Loyd "

Not a 100% guarantee, but it does help confirm my hypothesis.

I'm running this 128mb ram update, and love it... the hx4700 works so much more smoothy when loaded up with apps...
-Jonathan/jmirabil [jonathan_mirabile@hotmail.com]

derekweb · 06-29-05, 01:41 PM

So when are they going to be releasing a card for 256/256 mb functionality? /evil grin/

swhoutx035 · 06-29-05, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by derekweb

So when are they going to be releasing a card for 256/256 mb functionality? /evil grin/

At the PocketPCTechs website, they have indicated that the maximum upgrade they can offer is 128mb. Something about the chipset not allowing "stacking" so 128mb is the max...

"This unit uses low voltage hi-speed BGA memory, so stacking is not available and 128MB will be the maximum capacity."
http://www.pocketpctechs.com/detail....I47-064-128RAM

bigbrother · 07-03-05, 03:05 AM

hope the WM5 will release ASAP.

swhoutx035 · 07-03-05, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bigbrother

hope the WM5 will release ASAP.

Hi bigbrother. So do many others...

tikbalang · 07-06-05, 12:59 AM

is it safe to assume that i can also upgrade my h6365 memory to 128MB or even 512MB?

who can do this? hp?

t53186 · 07-06-05, 05:01 AM

It is not safe to assume anything. At least that's been my experience.

PPCtechs does not list the device but they usggest you contact them if it is not lised.