Buying no-name memory...

[Bricex]

I found this place on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1GB-400-533-6...ryZ80202QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

as you can see it's a no-name brand. But the RAM includes a warranty and "100% compatibility or money back" guarantee.

Should I go for it? To me it seems like a win/win situation - I can send it back if it doesn't work?

thanks

 

[spork183]

Ask yourself how much you're gonna save. I'd spend a bit more to make sure I was getting good memory from a reputable source. It's not worth your time to install, uninstall, troubleshoot, and return if there is a problem. I can guarantee they won't pay the return shipping, and a 100% guarantee is only as good as the company that backs it.

 

[Bricex]

a bit more is £30. A lot in my terms, but maybe you're right about it.

 

[wiraone]

Bought an OCZ Value 1GB from Microdirect (± £76), haven't got any problem with it on my MBP C2D.

 

[Cybergypsy]

Used Omni and had no problems....at all

 

[Bricex]

Bought an OCZ Value 1GB from Microdirect (± £76), haven't got any problem with it on my MBP C2D.

I can only find a pc5400 - http://www.microdirect.co.uk/ProductInfo.aspx?ProductID=14893&GroupID=61

Would that be compatible with a 1.83 CD macbook?

 

[maxrobertson]

No! Bad RAM is the easiest way to cause instability in a Mac. I bought some RAM that caused my iMac to kernel panic and crash constantly. Mac OS is just very picky about RAM.

 

[slooksterPSV]

Used Omni and had no problems....at all

I second that one, I'm using an Omni chip - 512MB stick in my iBook and it works like a charm!

 

[iW00t]

Once the ebay seller has your money and you've left your positive feedback (or 90 days have elapsed) anything he says on the ad has absolutely no meaning.

That includes the warranty, it means nothing.

 

[CanadaRAM]

Remember, "Money Back" most often does not include shipping either way, so you could be out $10 - $30 and have nothing to show for it. Some eBay vendors will also ding you restocking charges, eBay listing and PayPal fees if you want a refund.

Why buy on eBay when there is a wide range of reputable dealers to buy from, who offer Mac copatibility guarantees, and no-charge (no shipping, no restocking) replacement or return if it doesn't work?

 

[Mac'Mo]

hmm im always wary of ebay, but this may just be an OEM version of some brand. You should probablky shoot the seller an email

 

[wiraone]

I can only find a pc5400 - http://www.microdirect.co.uk/ProductInfo.aspx?ProductID=14893&GroupID=61

Would that be compatible with a 1.83 CD macbook?

Should be, Macbook uses the same RAM specs as the Macbook Pro.

DDR2 PC2-5300 • CL=5 • UNBUFFERED • NON-ECC • DDR2-667 • 1.8V

- the above as per Crucial RAM checker.