memory buying question for macbook pro

[charlestrippy]

so i got the macbook pro - only has the 512mb and of course, i'd like to upgrade and perhaps throw in another gig chip or something...

http://store.powerlinememory.com/apple-mac-memory-macbook-pro-macbook-pro---1-83ghz-intel-core-duo---part-number---ma091lla-a.html
i saw this site (and many others through froogle.com and other "bargain" sites)

anyway,

my question to you...

as you can see it has options for "generic" - "major brand" - "factory original"

i was curious if I was to maybe get a "generic" 1gig stick and throw it in the computer with the one apple put it - would there be any difference? my guess is no, however, i just wanted to run this by the people who knew better (this is my first mac - wanna "double check" before screwing things up or wasting money)

thanks!

charles

 

[Capt Underpants]

If you're going to take a gamble on RAM, a least buy from a reputable vender. Here's a 1 GB SO-DIMM that people have had mixed results with in the MPB. If it doesn't work, at least you know Newegg will take it back, and send you a new stick ASAP. If it does work, hey you just got a sweet deal on some RAM.

 

[CanadaRAM]

Typically, Macs demand that RAM meet the specifications much more rigidly than PCs (including proper Serial Presence Detect programming). A lot of cheap RAM doesn't meet spec, but skates by on most PCs.

Your best bet is to buy from a dealer who tests and guarantees compatibility with your model Mac, offers a lifetime warranty and a no-cost (no restocking charge) return if it doesn't work.

In the USA, MR readers most often recommend Crucial, Data Memory Systems and OWC.

NewEgg does not offer a compatibily guarantee at all, and they do have a restocking charge policy if you want a refund on a 'non-defective' product. (and according to the new PCWorld survey, 19% of NewEgg customers have been hit with restocking fees, about double the industry average of 10%. Our customers? 0%)

Thanks
Trevor
CanadaRAM.com

 

[charlestrippy]

i guess i'll check out

http://www.datamem.com/AMM15.asp

as suggested - though i'm fearful - almost wish i could hand over $300 for apple's 1gig but - damn - way too much for me....

 

[rob5]

i guess i'll check out

http://www.datamem.com/AMM15.asp

as suggested - though i'm fearful - almost wish i could hand over $300 for apple's 1gig but - damn - way too much for me....

I went with Datamem based on the reviews here and on various forums for my MacBook. Ordered Sunday and still no tracking number, but I'm hoping that's because yesterday was a holiday. From what I've read they're very good.

 

[Macer]

Why don't you open up your macbookpro and find out what ram Apple stuck in there. Then just go and buy the same brand.

 

[Macer]

I had samsung a 1x1gb in my 17" imac core duo.

 

[charlestrippy]

I went with Datamem based on the reviews here and on various forums for my MacBook. Ordered Sunday and still no tracking number, but I'm hoping that's because yesterday was a holiday. From what I've read they're very good.

which one did you end up getting?

 

[Macer]

You can get samsung ram off ebay fro the macbook at a verygood price.

 

[charlestrippy]

You can get samsung ram off ebay fro the macbook at a verygood price.

i checked ebay and couldn't find any samsung for macbook pro...however, i did find these - what's the word with stuff like this?

memory 1

memory 2


again - thanks for all the help everyone is giving (espically so fast)

charles

 

[rob5]

which one did you end up getting?

This one:

2GB Kit (2 x 1GB) 200 Pin DDR2-667 PC2-5300 128x64 CL5 1.8V SODIMM DM50 189 X 2 $238.00

http://www.datamem.com/memory_select_frame.asp_Q_C_E_1363-MacBook_2.0

 

[Capt Underpants]

Why don't you open up your macbookpro and find out what ram Apple stuck in there. Then just go and buy the same brand.

Rumor is that Apple uses crucial, at least for some MB's and MBP's.

 

[Macer]

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-SAMSUNG-1GB...ryZ80202QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
This is the extact same stick i have in my 17" imac core duo, this is also the stick of ram i will buy from ebay.

 

[charlestrippy]

This one:

2GB Kit (2 x 1GB) 200 Pin DDR2-667 PC2-5300 128x64 CL5 1.8V SODIMM DM50 189 X 2 $238.00

http://www.datamem.com/memory_select_frame.asp_Q_C_E_1363-MacBook_2.0

thanks!!

 

[charlestrippy]

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-SAMSUNG-1GB...ryZ80202QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
This is the extact same stick i have in my 17" imac core duo, this is also the stick of ram i will buy from ebay.

awesome! thanks a lot dude!

 

[Core Trio]

Rumor is that Apple uses crucial, at least for some MB's and MBP's.

I really dont think thats true unless they've changed brands when the powerbook was discontinued (as the only mac ive ever opened up would be my 15" PB G4)

 

[Macer]

I got a 512mb stick of crucial in my imac G5

 

[debrey]

I had great service from Datamem -- it worked smoothly. I got a Gig to add to the one that came with the system.

-- David

 

[Capt Underpants]

I really dont think thats true unless they've changed brands when the powerbook was discontinued (as the only mac ive ever opened up would be my 15" PB G4)

One of the newegg reviewers said that when he opened his MBP, there was a cruicial stick in there.

Also (I don't remember who), but some MR member ordered memory from Apple, and it shipped from crucial's address.