Macbook/RAM Question.

[Macnator]

Hey everyone. I just got a new Macbook(black) yesterday, (love it). Anyway I have 1GB of ram. I downloaded Google Earth, and it is laggy. Im going to be installing 4GB of RAM this coming week, I was wondering if having 4GB of RAM will stop Google Earth from lagging. I think that Google Earth is a bit of a resource hog. So will 4GB of RAM stop Google Earth from lagging?

Thanks.

 

[EricNau]

The lagging probably has a lot to do with your internet connection too, although more RAM never hurts.

 

[Macnator]

Well, does anyone else have an opinion?

Could it be the Graphics card - GMA X31OO? that is causing the poor performance?

 

[xraydoc]

Works great for me, and I have the same hardware as you. Then again, I've got a pretty good internet connection.

 

[Macnator]

hmmm

Well. Im using a wireless internet connection. I have full signal strength (at least the Airport symbol says so) but all the web pages open instantly.... so im not sure

 

[xraydoc]

Google earth streams all the data off the net, so any data slowdowns and it'll be jumpy.

But with only 1GB, you might be running low, too. Use Activity Monitor to see how much free you have while running Google Earth.

 

[Macnator]

ok..

How do I enable Activity Monitor (i am new to macs) thanks

 

[noodle654]

How do I enable Activity Monitor (i am new to macs) thanks

Type in spotlight (top right of your screen, looks like a magnifying glass) Activity Monitor. Click on it.