Compaq 147655-001 8MB Memory Card for Contura 400 series

SKU 147655-001

Brand Compaq

Capacity: 8MB
Type: Memory Card (RAM Expansion)
Compatibility: Compaq Contura 400 series laptops
Purpose: System RAM upgrade
Enhances multitasking capabilities
Improves application performance on older systems

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Key specifications

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Capacity: 8 MB
Type: Memory Card
Compatibility: Compaq Contura 400 series

Product details

The Compaq 147655-001 is an 8MB memory card specifically designed for the Compaq Contura 400 series of laptops. It serves to expand the system's RAM for improved performance.

Technical Information

Capacity	8 MB
Type	Memory Card

Additional Specifications

Compatibility

Compaq Contura 400 series

Description

The Compaq 147655-001 memory card is an accessory designed to augment the Random Access Memory (RAM) of Compaq Contura 400 series portable computers. In an era where 8MB of RAM was a significant upgrade, this card allowed users to enhance the performance of their laptops, enabling them to run more demanding software applications of the time and improve multitasking capabilities. This memory module connects to a dedicated slot within the Contura 400 series laptops, providing a straightforward method for hardware expansion. By increasing the available system memory, the laptop could store more data and program instructions readily accessible to the processor, leading to faster operation and reduced reliance on slower storage devices like the hard drive or floppy disk for temporary data. As a component for legacy hardware, the 147655-001 represents a specific upgrade path for users of the Compaq Contura 400 series. Its 8MB capacity, while modest by today's standards, was crucial for optimizing the performance and usability of these portable computers during their operational lifespan.

Condition: Refurbished