Travel Technology - PocketPC questions

I have a couple of questions about Pocket PC's.

First, is why are the current models as well as foreseeable models only equipped with up to 128MB of RAM?


Also, why did MS limit the OS to only see 128MB? Is there a hack to override this?

I have a couple of questions about Pocket PC's.

First, is why are the current models as well as foreseeable models only equipped with up to 128MB of RAM?


Also, why did MS limit the OS to only see 128MB? Is there a hack to override this?

128Mb of Ram is pretty much enough for everyone, the RAM is split between program memory and storage memory. All devices have expansion slots, either CF or SD, and it is common to install all everyday applictions to that external storage, leaving as much memory as possible for programs.

There is no real limitation in the OS, it is just the limitation of what is needed, what is economical and what demands the market has.

Even the most advanced devices like the Axim x50v have just 64Mb of RAM, which for the average user is plenty.

If you're interested in upgrading the amount of RAM on your Pocket PC, try PocketPC Techs (http://www.pocketpctechs.com). They will upgrade most devices to 128 MB at least, 256 MB if your brand supports it. I think a possible downside is reduced battery life.

I still can see a need for models with more than 128MB.

There is no real limitation in the OS...

Are you sure? When PPC Techs install memory upgrades in certain models the additional memory needs a driver, and is recognized as a seperate drive instead of contiguous system memory. Or is this some sort of hardware limitation?

If you're interested in upgrading the amount of RAM on your Pocket PC, try PocketPC Techs.

Yes, I'm planning on doing just that. I found that the 64MB in my hx4700 is woefully insufficient.

IF the builtin 64Mb is not enough, then you are probably installing too much to the builtin storage, try installing as much as possible to SD/CF.