The max memory specified by the manufacturer doesn't necessarily mean that is the max possible. As it happens I own a Presario 1694 notebook. I only know this as I have been able to prove this wrong. I upgraded a RAM of 64meg to 192meg despite being told by the manual that max capacity is 128 meg. The factors involved as far as I have found are.. .. .How many slots do you have.. .. .Are you willing to bin memory from a slot containing 32meg when it could contain 64meg.. .. .How much money are you willing to spend.. .. .Memory is the first point of call when trying to improve a computer. I have been told this and proved it to myself.. .. .It also fluctuates quite radicaly in price since there are only a few manufaturers out there. 2 months ago it was fairly low. Whatever your memory 'card' has written on it you can be sure that it originated from one of a small handfull of manufacturers.. .. .Try <a href="http://www.crucial.com" target="_blank">Crucial</a> . .. .I and two other friends of mine used them and no problems have occured. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" /> . .. .edited due to fat fingers. . . . <small>[ 18 March 2002, 00:58: Message edited by: Im Not ]</small>