I have a laptop of Intel Core2Duo 1.83 Ghz, HDD 160GB, Ram 3GB, OS: Vista Home Basic. I recently added a 1GB micro-sd flash card for readyboost facility. But after adding that it becomes slower than before.So it's my suggestion to not to add micro-sd or if it is have to add then add at least 1:1 with the ram. Better option is go for is a USB flash DRIVE.