Which is a better buy?

[karleaglemac]

I'm upgrading the RAM on my 17" 2.16 GHz ICD MBP.

Which is the better buy?

2GB of Crucial Ram for $51.99 (http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=9F05C7B7A5CA7304)

or

2GB of OWC Ram for $49.00 (http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/53DR2SPAIR2G/)

[mrkramer]

I don't see any difference other than the price so I would go with the cheaper one.

[karleaglemac]

Is there really any difference between the two brands?

[Uoila]

I've used both brands and have never had a problem with either.

If your really concerned with nickels and dimes, the OWC is cheaper but crucial has free 5-7 day shipping so it comes out about $1.40 cheaper than the OWC in the end (at least to my location).

Either would be a good choice.

Here is an even better deal with free shipping:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010260381+50008476+1052910525+1309221136+1309121116&name=2GB

plus its a single stick which leaves room for more expansion later.

[karleaglemac]

Thanks!

[thechidz]

Is there really any difference between the two brands?

Ive used them both with no problem... Crucial has a bigger name I think so the few pennies more wouldn't deter me...

[karleaglemac]

Crucial has a bigger name I think so the few pennies more wouldn't deter me...

That's what I figured. I just ordered it.