Confused about RAM reviews

[webpoet73]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148191

Is this not the right RAM for the 2009 iMacs? Looking at the reviews, I see this:

"Other Thoughts: Crucial never claimed this was compatible with iMacs so I can't complain really."

I think this is the same RAM that I found on Crucial.com... It is not exactly rocket science to find 204-pin SODIMM 1066MHz RAM... PC3 8800. So, are these "reviewers" just off or am I looking at the wrong RAM.

 

[Hellhammer]

He just said it doesn't mention that it works with Macs too. Macs are quite picky with RAM so not all RAM works even though the main specs are the same, usually the timings are important. That RAM works though

 

[TheBritishBloke]

It will work fine. Crucial is a good brand.

 

[ibilisi]

Crucial has always worked with me to find the right chip revision, or package revision that would work with my computer/motherboard as part of their warranty. You send your sticks in and they send you chips that work with your machine.

I would give them a call and double-check if that is still their mode of operation.

 

[xraydoc]

Crucial has an online system configuration that will show you only compatible RAM modules. You tell it what computer you have and it'll take you to the compatible module selection.

 

[webpoet73]

He just said it doesn't mention that it works with Macs too. Macs are quite picky with RAM so not all RAM works even though the main specs are the same, usually the timings are important. That RAM works though

Unless I am missing something, that is the very same RAM that Crucial is selling on their own site. I can get it cheaper from Amazon, however. I am hoping for a little 'bonus' in my refurb i5 due to arrive on Friday. I really want to upgrade to 8GB as soon as possible.