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To: mishedlo who wrote (52619)	9/5/2000 12:52:10 PM
From: Scumbria	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 93625

Michael, The problem with plug-in DIMMs is that the electrical connection is not as good as a solder connection. Soldering parts down is cheaper, because it does not require an expensive connector. The disadvantage is that you can't increase the amount of memory in the computer, or replace bad chips. I know nothing about the DDR patent claims. I would consider buying RMBS straddles, because of the volatility of the stock. I've done this before. Scumbria

To: mishedlo who wrote (52619)	9/5/2000 12:56:28 PM
From: jim kelley	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 93625

The DDR proponents are essentially agreeing that DDR is too unstable to be used in DIMM's. Soldering the parts down does not increase the initial cost but it would make any mother board yield problems very difficult and costly to fix. Soldering the parts to the motherboard would reduce the impedance problems but not eliminate them. It would also fix the size of the PC memory, i.e., it would not be possible to add memory to your system or replace a defective DIMM.