adding ram to imac

[HugMnster]

I'm thinking of getting a new mac. I have a mac mini now, the old one. I do some video editing an want a bit more powerful machine for that. I know I can go with a new core duo mini or I might go with an imac if I can swing it. Have to see how my money comes in for it. My question is If I go with a stock imac an want to add ram later how easy is it to add ram to the imac. If I go with the mini I will have apple add more ram even though it cost more thrue them, I do not want to attempt to open the mini up.

thanks

jack

 

[gauchogolfer]

RAM is easily user-accessible on the new iMacs, so you should have no problem installing it yourself.

 

[Squonk]

The iMac has a door that you open and insert the RAM. Waay easier than the MacMini. The iMac is definately "user upgradeable" by design.

Although personally, I wouldn't have a problem opening up the Mini. I come from a long history of taking apart Mac's: Mac Plus and SE's, iMac G3's and upgrading the hard drive in my PowerBook 15".

 

[Maynerd]

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303084

 

[HugMnster]

thanks for info

Thanks to all for the info. I think if I can swing the imac I may just go for it over the mini.

jack

 

[danielpoole06]

What about on the 1Ghz eMacs? easy or hard to install extra RAM?

 

[MSM Hobbes]

As to the RAM upgrades for the iMacs - any thoughts as to why there is almost a $100 difference between 3rd party vendors? For what appears to my semi-naive eyes the same material?

$240 from http://www.datamem.com/AMM16.asp
$270 from http://www.ramjet.com/ItemDescription.asp?Item=IMI2G
$340 from http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=61993778A5CA7304

I know crucial has a very good reputation, but 100 bucks better than datamem?

 

[VanNess]

What about on the 1Ghz eMacs? easy or hard to install extra RAM?

Pretty easy. See for yourself.