Crucial RAM for mac more expensive?

[gigiuk]

Hi all

Sorry if this has been asked before or if i'm totally missing something here but I was looking at the Crucial UK store for a 1GB SODIMM for my 15-inch 1.25 GHz powerbook (specs: DDR PC2700 • CL=2.5 • UNBUFFERED • NON-ECC • DDR333 • 2.5V • 128Meg x 64) at £118:

http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/MPartspecs.Asp?mtbpoid=759CBBBBA5CA7304&WSMD=PowerBook+G4+1%2E25GHz+%2815%2Dinch+Display%29&WSPN=CT368079

and then by chance I came across a SODIMM with exactly the same specs for the Acer Travelmate 2700 series laptop at only £88??

http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/MPartspecs.Asp?mtbpoid=4D7242B9A5CA7304&WSMD=TravelMate+2700+Series&WSPN=CT410755

Would that SODIMM work on my powerbook?

Thanks,
gigi

 

[generik]

Bear in mind if you buy a module for which it is not speced for, it may not be covered under warranty if it doesn't work.

 

[PaulinMaryland]

More Crucial pricing shenanigans

Have you seen this thread?

 

[dpaanlka]

You should buy ram from OWC - they're a Mac specialist and have excellent Mac support, and I'm sure you'll find it comes highly recommended by many people on this site.

http://www.macsales.com/

 

[CuteGothTech]

Sodimms always work on laptops. (Small Outline). But the question you should be asking is, are Apple laptops picky with who makes their RAM to wether they will work with a certain commpany's RAM and not others? And the answer is YES! You need to make sure you buy it from a company that makes good RAM. If that means paying a little more, then so be it. You don't want your computer acting up later on down the road and having to pay diagnostic fees because you bought a cheap piece of RAM do you?

 

[gigiuk]

Have you seen this thread?

That explains it, many thanks - I won't buy from crucial anymore.

BTW, i've been reading these forums for I while and you guys are great.

gigiuk

 

[tobio]

I found exactly those prices when I was buying a 1GB chip for my powerbook. crucial memory configurator came up with £111 or so, then over to dabs.com to buy the exact same Crucial memory from their crucial memory section. £88 including VAT. or thereabouts

Use crucial as a reference to find out exactly what speed and spec of RAM you need then buy it elsewhere. They are a complete rip-off

 

[AndyR]

I just bought 2gb Optival ram for the MacBook from eBay for £105 delivered! Works an absolute treat and no problems so far (except getting the dam screws of the mem cover!!)

It came from the USA and only took 4 days with standard shipping so I'm well chuffed. The eBay ID was appleharvestcomputing so is worth having a look. Much cheaper than Crucial.

 

[Moe]

I'm not ready to write off Crucial's varied pricing as some kind of conspiracy. I think it's good intentions (making it easier for the customer) gone wrong, because their implementation of different part numbers for the same memory makes it too easy for them to miss some on updates. For a 2GB (2 x 1GB) PC5300 upgrade:

Straight to the appropriate memory - CT2KIT12864AC667 $293.99

The iMac 2.00 and white MacBooks are, like going straight to the memory, $293.99. However, some models appear not to have been updated:

Mac Mini 1.5 Core Solo - CT541128 $302.81

Mac Mini 1.66 Core Duo - CT541127 $302.81

MacBook 2.00 black - CT541627 $302.81

iMac 1.83 (17 inch) - CT541064 - $302.81

The same memory is $154.99 x 2 from newegg