Quick RAM Question *Also posted in MacBook Pro forum*

[mac2x]

OK, I've got both a uMBP 5,1 and a new 21.5" iMac. I want to upgrade the RAM on the MBP. I'm pretty certain that the two use the exact same RAM. This stuff in particular:

Newegg

Just want to be absolutely certain this RAM will work with my machines; I'm hoping to put the 2x1 GB pair that's in the MBP into the iMac so I'll have 6 GB. Again, I've found nothing to say that it won't work, but just want to be certain.

 

[BelowTheBelt]

OK, I've got both a uMBP 5,1 and a new 21.5" iMac. I want to upgrade the RAM on the MBP. I'm pretty certain that the two use the exact same RAM. This stuff in particular:

Newegg

Just want to be absolutely certain this RAM will work with my machines; I'm hoping to put the 2x1 GB pair that's in the MBP into the iMac so I'll have 6 GB. Again, I've found nothing to say that it won't work, but just want to be certain.

Yeah mate that is what you are looking for spot on.

I would however do a little brand shopping as well, you might be able to locate a better price.

Just the same, you are cooking with gas now.

 

[Santabean2000]

OK, I've got both a uMBP 5,1 and a new 21.5" iMac. I want to upgrade the RAM on the MBP. I'm pretty certain that the two use the exact same RAM. This stuff in particular:

Newegg

Just want to be absolutely certain this RAM will work with my machines; I'm hoping to put the 2x1 GB pair that's in the MBP into the iMac so I'll have 6 GB. Again, I've found nothing to say that it won't work, but just want to be certain.

I'm looking to a similar thing.

Have just got VM 3 and W7 (64 bit) installed on my i7 iMac, and could do with some extra RAM breathing space - photoshop.

Ideally I'd have this option on the MBP too. Will have to see how the budget stretches.

Any word on when 4GB pieces might drop in price? (They seem to have been 'up there' forever!)

 

[Badger^2]

$100ish is about right nowdays

I prefer OWC for my ram: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/iMac/DDR3_21.5_27

I think 4 gig modules just dropped, seems like the last time I looked they were $300, now $250.

 

[mac2x]

Thanks so much! I have no idea about prices, so thanks for the info, Badger.

There's some possibility I may need a VM installation on the iMac, so that's why I want to reuse the RAM from the MBP.

Badger, is there any important reason (other than personal preference ) to choose OWC over Crucial?

 

[Badger^2]

OWC are real people who come to Macworld, run their own mac forum (and post on it) and power their warehouse with wind. =)

http://blog.macsales.com/2481-owc-turbine-is-now-online-and-operational

I just dont get that same warm fuzzy feeling from crucial via newegg...

 

[mac2x]

OWC are real people who come to Macworld, run their own mac forum (and post on it) and power their warehouse with wind. =)

http://blog.macsales.com/2481-owc-turbine-is-now-online-and-operational

I just dont get that same warm fuzzy feeling from crucial via newegg...

That's very cool, thanks for the info. But is the RAM itself any better? That's the million dollar question for me.