Notebook RAM upgrade options...?

[BartusCompater]

I've got an HP dv6000 and I was looking to upgrade the RAM. As of now I have two 512MB sticks, which according to crucial's scanner aren't dual channel.

This is what crucial handed me:
Maximum Memory Capacity: 2048 MB
Currently Installed Memory: 1024 MB
Available Memory Slots: N.A.
Number of Banks: 2
Dual Channel Support: N.A.
CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
CPU Family: Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo CPU T2450 @ 2.00GHz Model 14, Stepping 12
CPU Speed: 798 MHz

Is it normal to not have Dual Channel capability? Is there a possibility that crucial's scanner isn't accurate?

Anyway, it kind of suprised me to find that I can only install a maximum of 2 gigs of RAM. Is this because of my OS or my motherboard?

When I went to the suggestions as to what I could buy I was surprised at how inexpensive the memory was. It listed 2GB kit (1GBx2) DDR2 PC2-5300 CT576506 as the "Best" option, but this only came to $55.99.

What are my options as far as upgrading the notebook given all of this information? Could I somehow upgrade to a 64 bit OS and then have the option of installing 4 gigs of RAM, or am I stuck with a maximum of 2? Is there a possibility of obtaining Dual Channel support? Is there a better alternative set of RAM that I could purchase from Newegg? What are your guys' suggestions?

[PrntRhd]

It only allows 2GB on that mainboard. The limit is the board itself, not the OS.
Saphalline can explain dual channel but I believe that feature depends on the mainboard as well.

[saphalline]

I'm not getting much info on HP's site using just "dv6000". You got any more info?

If it's an older Centrino Duo model, then those specs look accurate. Standard i915xM-based mobo, no dual-channel support, max of 1GB per slot. Only the newer i945xM and i965xM mobile chipset series support more grandiose features such as 2GB per slot and dual-channel support.

[BartusCompater]

It's a Pavillion dv6000t to be exact, and yes, it's a Core Duo (not Core 2).

So what can I get from Newegg that'll make the most use of my slots? Does this look reasonable?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231118

Edit: One more thing. It might be important to note that I have a Geforce Go 7400 in here which shares system memory. I want to make sure that I'm getting all I can out of the whole shared memory arrangement.

Thanks!

[saphalline]

Yes, quite. Amazing prices on this stuff these days. No reason you can't get a Vista-equipped portable to run just fine at less than $50, eh? :p ;)

[BartusCompater]

Yes, quite. Amazing prices on this stuff these days. No reason you can't get a Vista-equipped portable to run just fine at less than $50, eh? :p ;)

It's a little ridiculous considering that they charge over twice that when you order the thing. :o

[saphalline]

Ssshhh! You're not supposed to tell everyone!

Just keep walking and don't look up or back...

[BartusCompater]

I vote that notebooks become buildable.

[Ajmukon]

they are- it is just really hard to find a case.

and i can not find any for consumer sale, but i know that you can get them..