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drlunanerd said:As you have a vested interest CanadaRAM, probably best for you to stop commenting in these "cheap RAM" threads, however much you'd like to advise on the subject.
I think you new guys need to chill. CanadaRAM is one of the most helpful members around and well-respected around here for his advice. You don't have to take it, but you're probably starting to get on some of the mods' nerves like you are getting on mine. Its a good way to get yourself banned. Stop being so contentious.kevin.rivers said:And they are paying him, thats why their memory is so much more expensive. hmm...
OK, For the Record
My name is Trevor Inkpen. I operate an online memory sales company that sells RAM in Canada called CanadaRAM.com
I have never directly advertised my own memory or prices in this forum because I respect the rules set by MR's owner. I do pay for Google advertising that appears on this site, but only for browsers from Canada.
I have no financial or other interest in any of the companies that I mention as suppliers of RAM in the US or elsewhere. I do not get any commissions. I recommend them because -- they are IMO reputable companies worth recommending.
I AM completely biased when it comes to RAM, because I insist on recommending guaranteed compatible RAM from reputable companies. I have seen too much data lost to marginal RAM to do any different. I also take a stand on companies that make false, misleading or unsupportable claims about their products, offer incompatible products, or have predatory policies. That's my opinion, and you can disregard it if you like - but don't have the affrontery to say that my opinion should be censored while yours is free.
I also, BTW, back up my opinions with reasons and links, plus there is the small issue that I have been doing this for over 18 years, and have bought and sold somewhere over 2 terabytes of Macintosh RAM per year
I don't give a flying %%% if you think it is conflict of interest in the USA for me to offer advice on something I have expertise in. I'm not in the USA, dude, even if your incomplete understanding of your country's laws was correct, it doesn't apply. And I fail to see where posting a link to someone elses' opinion is against the law.
And as for the snide comment about being a demi-GOD -- if you took the time to check you would know that it means precisely -- that I have donated $25 each year to Arn for the running of this site. Nothing more and nothing less.
People who know me on MR know that I am generous with advice, slow to take offence, but also slow to forget. The members on this thread who felt it necessary to speculate on my integrity are on my ignore list, and will stay there.
My name is Trevor Inkpen. I operate an online memory sales company that sells RAM in Canada called CanadaRAM.com
I have never directly advertised my own memory or prices in this forum because I respect the rules set by MR's owner. I do pay for Google advertising that appears on this site, but only for browsers from Canada.
I have no financial or other interest in any of the companies that I mention as suppliers of RAM in the US or elsewhere. I do not get any commissions. I recommend them because -- they are IMO reputable companies worth recommending.
I AM completely biased when it comes to RAM, because I insist on recommending guaranteed compatible RAM from reputable companies. I have seen too much data lost to marginal RAM to do any different. I also take a stand on companies that make false, misleading or unsupportable claims about their products, offer incompatible products, or have predatory policies. That's my opinion, and you can disregard it if you like - but don't have the affrontery to say that my opinion should be censored while yours is free.
I also, BTW, back up my opinions with reasons and links, plus there is the small issue that I have been doing this for over 18 years, and have bought and sold somewhere over 2 terabytes of Macintosh RAM per year
I don't give a flying %%% if you think it is conflict of interest in the USA for me to offer advice on something I have expertise in. I'm not in the USA, dude, even if your incomplete understanding of your country's laws was correct, it doesn't apply. And I fail to see where posting a link to someone elses' opinion is against the law.
And as for the snide comment about being a demi-GOD -- if you took the time to check you would know that it means precisely -- that I have donated $25 each year to Arn for the running of this site. Nothing more and nothing less.
People who know me on MR know that I am generous with advice, slow to take offence, but also slow to forget. The members on this thread who felt it necessary to speculate on my integrity are on my ignore list, and will stay there.
kevin.rivers said:
I've always found that you get what you pay for re: RAM. Go for the cheap stuff and it'll end up biting you. Not every time, but often enough.
Don't buy a $1500 (average mac price?) computer and then stuff it with the cheapest RAM possible. It's asking for trouble.
just MHO.
Hi there Trevor.CanadaRAM said:
What's your opinion about this site: LINK? I was thinking about adding a 2GB RAM stick to my iMac G5, making a total of 2,5GB.
2GB (1x2GB) Apple OEM iMac G5 DDR2-533 Memory (p/n MA241G/A)?
or
2GB (1x2GB) Apple iMac G5 DDR2-533 TwinMOS Memory (p/n MX-MA241G/A)?
Your advise will be appreciated.
IEatApples said:Hi there Trevor.
What's your opinion about this site: LINK? I was thinking about adding a 2GB RAM stick to my iMac G5, making a total of 2,5GB.
2GB (1x2GB) Apple OEM iMac G5 DDR2-533 Memory (p/n MA241G/A)?
or
2GB (1x2GB) Apple iMac G5 DDR2-533 TwinMOS Memory (p/n MX-MA241G/A)?
Your advise will be appreciated.
MemoryX are a good company, I have spoken with them many times - they sometimes have the really, really weird discontinued RAM modules that nobody else has. I prefer the customer service at Data Memory Systems, personally. But you're going to get competent RAM from MemX if you choose them.
Thank you so much for your help.CanadaRAM said:
I have one other question though.
Is there any need to buy the more expensive: 2GB (1x2GB) Apple OEM iMac G5 DDR2-533 Memory (p/n MA241G/A)
over the cheaper: 2GB (1x2GB) Apple iMac G5 DDR2-533 TwinMOS Memory (p/n MX-MA241G/A)
PS: I liked the help on your site (link).
As long as the RAM is 100% compatible, there is no difference in the speed of performance between one brand and another once it is inside your Mac. Basically, it's down to the seller standing behind the RAM they offer; that it is tested compatible and they offer a lifetime warranty.IEatApples said:Thank you so much for your help.
I have one other question though.
Is there any need to buy the more expensive: 2GB (1x2GB) Apple OEM iMac G5 DDR2-533 Memory (p/n MA241G/A)
over the cheaper: 2GB (1x2GB) Apple iMac G5 DDR2-533 TwinMOS Memory (p/n MX-MA241G/A)
PS: I liked the help on your site (link).
Okay, thank U again. I took your advise and looked at the Data Memory Systems. They are even cheaper.CanadaRAM said:
So everyone complaining about your advise can kiss my a**!!!
Nav: I haven't used the Mushkin brand so I can't tell you directly. NCIX are posting that it is Mac compatible, so you have some assurance there. They apparently were only expecting to get the stock in yesterday, so I don't know if anyone has installed it yet. As usual, just make sure you can return for refund or trade up without penalty.navigator said:Can someone answer this question, I'm looking @ picking up this ram too
CanadaRAM said:
I don't think you needed to post a justification for your original reply but I'm quoting it because it's all true.
I am so sick and tired of the people who post here looking for the cheapest price and expecting high levels of service with it. Just look at all the cheap RAM threads, complaints of service at BB and other big box retailers etc. You want a high level of service at BB? Then don't expect to pay a huge percentage off list price. How can a company provide high levels of service if they are operating at very low margins?
It's what I call the Walmartization of America. You get what you pay for or as I like to tell people, cheap is expensive (in the long run). It's why scam sites are able to rip people off, they allow their common sense (surely not a common practice these days) to fly out the window and get blinded by price.
For those criticizing CanadaRAM for posting a link, I can only hope you are relegated to a life of cheap purchases plagued by problems. You deserve it.
My experience of Mushkin RAM is excellent. I bought 2 gigs of it for my AMD desktop and it has worked like a charm. I remember buying it and telling my friends and receiving such remarks like "mushkin? that's kinda weird". It was cheap and it's been running great. Not sure about Macs tho!
navigator said:Can someone answer this question, I'm looking @ picking up this ram too
I'm using Mushkin RAM in my MacBook and have had no "white screens or blue screens" or any such thing. I've always had excellent service from mushkin ram -- they have the proper balance of price and performance, I find. I'd also used some mushkin RAM to upgrade my iMac a few years back and my iMac has yet to crash in its 6 year life-span.
I bought one 1 GB stick of mushkin RAM for $84, and will be buying another to push my MacBook to its full 2 gigabytes.
Depending on which model you choose, Mushkin does offer Mac compatibility assurance on specific models. Corsair does not.Y3Z said:
So just to clarify, omniram is not reccomended? I looked at their site and I guess the same ram is in the mbp as the mb and they advertise lifetime guarantee and the like. here's the
link[URL="http://www.omnitechnologies.biz]http://www.omnitechnologies.biz[/URL]
I admit, I am no expert in ram companies or ram in general so any clarification would be nice. If omni ram is not reccomended what would you suggest as good alternatives. Thanks for any help
link[URL="http://www.omnitechnologies.biz]http://www.omnitechnologies.biz[/URL]
I admit, I am no expert in ram companies or ram in general so any clarification would be nice. If omni ram is not reccomended what would you suggest as good alternatives. Thanks for any help
I don't want to start an argument or anything but macs are just using intel chipsets now so whatever is good for an intel board using the same type of memory is going to be fine with the intel mac I would think.
This isn't the old days were apple made their own chipsets and so you had to be careful this is just an intel chipset essentially so pretty much any ram will be ok as long as its from a reputable dealer.
In the windows pc world mushkin is a good brand, as is corsair. I've ordered from memory X before for my one windows box they had good delivery times and what I ordered was what I got.
This isn't the old days were apple made their own chipsets and so you had to be careful this is just an intel chipset essentially so pretty much any ram will be ok as long as its from a reputable dealer.
In the windows pc world mushkin is a good brand, as is corsair. I've ordered from memory X before for my one windows box they had good delivery times and what I ordered was what I got.
QCassidy352 said:
I've found the opposite to be true (with PCs anyway). I used to buy Crucial, but its quality has gone way down in recent years. I then tried Mushkin, and got some bum ram. But when I'd buy generic stuff locally later to do upgrades, I found the generic stuff outperformed and was just as reliable as the stuff I paid twice or three times as much for. And when it didn't, it was easy to return for a refund.
Verdict?
So, CanadaRAM, who would you recommend a Yank buy RAM from for a MB? Don't need the crazy expensive stuff, but don't want cheap-o crap RAM.
Eh?
So, CanadaRAM, who would you recommend a Yank buy RAM from for a MB? Don't need the crazy expensive stuff, but don't want cheap-o crap RAM.
Eh?