Is this memory level OK?

SuperBaby · 05-23-05, 01:32 AM

Device: Axim X50v
SD Card: 512Mb

Total main: 61.75

Storage:
Allocated: 32.52Mb
In use: 28.65Mb
Free: 3.87Mb

Program:
Allocated: 29.23Mb
In use: 19.42Mb
Free: 9.81Mb

Is this considered normal? If not, what should I do?

MrKlaatu · 05-23-05, 01:39 AM

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It appears "normal" if you're installing everything to Main Memory (Default Installation).
I suggest uninstalling everything but Today Plug-Ins from your device and reinstalling them to the SD Card.

If an app can't be installed anywhere but Main Memory, it will tell you.

You need to free up as much Main Memory as possible to keep your Axim running as fast as it can.

You can also Install many things to your BIS (Built In Storage)........(NOT Today Plug-Ins).
This has the added value of not being erased in the event of a Hard Reset.
It's a very good place to store an Executable Back-Up. :approve:
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Adrian Knack · 05-23-05, 01:39 AM

The amount of free memory you have is kinda low. Probably because you have installed all your programs to MainMemory. When you are installing programs you should install them to an SD-Card or BIS in order to save main memory (which is used when programs are running - hence more = faster). The only programs you should install to Main Memory are today screen plug-ins.

You should check the tutorial for a guide on what to do. Also there is a thread you should do a search on called "Memory Help for Newbies" or something similar.

Also you should do a softreset once a week to clear out all the things that programs have not cleaned up properly. This is similar to a reboot on your desktop PC.

Cheers
Adrian

SuperBaby · 05-23-05, 09:38 AM

I reinstalled a few SW to BIS and managed to release only 3Mb. Since I have not upgraded to A03 (now with A02), I would rather wait until Dell has released WM2005. Then I can upgrade to A03 and WM2005 at one shot. After all my PDA is performing well so far. Thanks, guys.

nealh · 05-23-05, 10:52 AM

I thought a hard reset ...erases everything?..so what is the best to reset completely clean in main memory and BIS

Gigi · 05-23-05, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by nealh

I thought a hard reset ...erases everything?..so what is the best to reset completely clean in main memory and BIS

A hard reset erases everything in Main Memory but leaves BIS and memory cards untouched. You need to manually erase the files in BIS if you want it completely clean.

nealh · 05-23-05, 11:24 AM

Thanks for the info

jmckeown · 05-23-05, 12:09 PM

First to really find out how much memory you have left, you need to close all programs. X-ing out does not close. Go to Switcher Bar and drop down window and click on Close all Programs. Now check memory levels. From what I have read here in the past 28 MB total is average. Remember the more you put into Main Memory the slower your system will run.

pdahound · 05-23-05, 12:12 PM

I think most people have between 30 - 35 Mb normally. Some more, some less.

nealh · 05-23-05, 12:37 PM

very good info..I own an X5 as well and there seems to be less program memory(about the same storage memory) on the X50v(the overall memory is 61.75mg on X50v vs 63mg on X5)

seems to be a step back

JakeRich · 05-23-05, 02:40 PM

It's in the definition of Megabyte. A megabyte is not always a megabyte. Some are 1,000,000 bytes, some are 1,048,576 (1024 X 1024). So, if the X50v uses the 1048576 as a Megabyte, and if you have 61.75MB, then you have 64,749,568 bytes. Now if your reporting sofware uses 1,000,000 as a megabyte, that 61.75 gets reported as 64.75. Same chip, different math. Now with a chip that has 64*10*1000bytes, that's 64,000,000 bytes. Divide that by the 1,048,576 and you get 61.05 Megabytes. Again, same chip, different math. Bottom line: close counts and don't sweat it.

nealh · 05-23-05, 02:59 PM

ok..good point I figured that maybe the X50v was using some memory for something and made it unavailable..never thought about the megabyte format issue....