Why do low end computers with windows vista come with only 512 MB of ram?

why do low end computers with windows vista come with only 512 MB of ram when it needs at least 1 gig to run smoothly.

Why do low end computers with windows vista come with only 512 MB of ram?windows

You can get away with running Vista with only 512...but you will not be running all of the features that make it a shiny and fun...

Vista ships with many other features that are listed separately from the startup services.

You can review and disable these features by following the instructions below:

-Clicking Start then Control Panel

-Select Program Features

-On the left panel, select Turn Windows Features on or off

-You can safely un-check the following:

Note: Please document any changes made in case you need to reverse those changes.

Indexing Service

Remote Differential Compression

Tablet PC Optional Components

Windows DFS Replication Service

Windows Fax %26 Scan (Do not disable if you use a modem for faxing)

Windows Meeting Space (Do not disable if you use the Live Meeting Service)

Why do low end computers with windows vista come with only 512 MB of ram?antivirus download

because its cheaper and most ppl dont know that
I don't know why. But don't buy one enless you plan on upgrading.Any PC with vista should be beefed.
Actually, under the right circumstances, Vista will run on less than 512 Mb ram.