Cassandra and MongoDB are both âNoSQLâ databases, but the reality is that they are very different . They have very different strengths and value propositions â so any comparison has to be a nuanced one. Letâs start with initial requirementsâ¦ Neither of these databases replace RDBMS, nor are they âACIDâ databases.
If your laptop is running on no more than 512MB of RAM with Windows XP or no more than 1GB of RAM with Windows Vista or Windows 7, you should upgrade. You'll notice a significant difference in system performance after upgrading to 2GB with XP or Vista, or to 4GB with Windows 7.
For about the same amount you would spend on a midrange-to-high-end laptop with a 17-inch screen (or more likely less), you can get an AIO desktop PC with a 23-inch-or-larger screen. Here's what to look for when you're shopping for an all-in-one PC.