Which RAM for my new iBook?

[iShater]

Time to add 512MB to the existing 128 to my new 800Mhz 12" iBook. Since this machine is my first Mac, and this my precious baby, I wanted to know what RAM make would work best.

I could go for Crucial for $137, or go Kensington for $144 or go generic from 18004memory for around $90-$105.

Thoughts? recommendations? experiences?

Any benefits for getting the brand names?

Thanks!

[caveman_uk]

Personally I wouldn't touch generic with a bargepole as I had way too many problems with it in my early PC pre-mac days. I've used crucial exclusively for a while now and have never had any problems with it.

[coolbreeze]

I have 18004memory (512 chip) in my new iBook 900 and it works great. Cost me $90 shipped. Comes with a lifetime warranty.

Can't beat it, but it's up to you how much you want to spend.

[iShater]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Since this is my first Mac, I think I will pamper it and get the Crucial :)

18004memory as company hasn't been very responsive with my return, i will get their generic RAM for my PC laptop ;)

[baby duck monge]

Originally posted by coolbreeze
I have 18004memory (512 chip) in my new iBook 900 and it works great. Cost me $90 shipped. Comes with a lifetime warranty.

ditto, but with an ibook 800. i have had no problems with the memory, and it's insured if i do.

[robotrenegade]

I would go with Apple ram. I just feel better about it. I also think you can't use other ram and still be covered under applecare.

[Finiksa]

Originally posted by robotrenegade
I would go with Apple ram. I just feel better about it. I also think you can't use other ram and still be covered under applecare.

Sure buy Apple ram, if you don't mind being bled dry buying a basic commodity item. Choose quality but don't be sucker in the process (unless you're made of money)

Of course you can use other brands of ram, memory is a user installable part according to Apple. Go to the Apple's support site, they have PDF instruction for every system so you can do it at home.

[maraczc]

Originally posted by Finiksa
Sure buy Apple ram, if you don't mind being bled dry buying a basic commodity item. Choose quality but don't be sucker in the process (unless you're made of money)

Of course you can use other brands of ram, memory is a user installable part according to Apple. Go to the Apple's support site, they have PDF instruction for every system so you can do it at home.

Have you not noticed that in every one of those instruction forms it explains that Apple is not responsible for any damage to your computer caused by the self-installation of Ram?

[Finiksa]

Originally posted by maraczc
Have you not noticed that in every one of those instruction forms it explains that Apple is not responsible for any damage to your computer caused by the self-installation of Ram?

Yes, but they don't say the presence of third party ram will void your warranty altogether. Only any damage you cause because of self-installation won't be covered, that's pretty reasonable.

I think if someone can't unclip a keyboard and plug in a componant not much bigger than a stick of gum without causing damage, they don't deseve an iBook and should send it to me immediately.

[garzy]

Originally posted by robotrenegade
I would go with Apple ram. I just feel better about it. I also think you can't use other ram and still be covered under applecare.

dude, apple ram isnt even made by apple

in most of the new products, its samsung memory
they even leave the samsung sticker on it

and yes you can be covered by applecare
i just sent my powerbook in with 3rd party memory installed