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800mhz TiBook!

Originally posted by AlphaTech
Considering how DDR memory is at the following levels, PC1600, PC2100, PC2700 and it keeps getting faster (PC3200/3300 is on the horizon).

Anyone happen to know what the real speed of the rambus memory actually is?
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What interests me is the Apple rumours of 333MHz DDR in upcoming machines. What use would there be in using 333MHz RAM on a bus that can not exceed 133MHz. In DDR terms, 266MHz RAM is perfect for the G4... at least until they work out how to make the bus faster which I would not imagine they would bother with when they could spend those R&D dollars on the G5
 
Originally posted by madamimadamtimallen


I just checked, Apple charges $US450 to take a 256MB machine up to 1GB of regular SDRAM. So, for $US50 more than the price of 512MB DDR you can get a 512 and an extra 256MB SDRAM despite the fact that both are about the same cost these days.
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Which computer are you looking at???
 
Originally posted by AlphaTech


Mohawk memory has a 512MB PC2100 chip for $160.

Everyone knows (or should) that Apple charges more for memory. That is one reason why get my memory elsewhere.
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I thought they had worked out their excessive RAM price problem since they now charge RRP on Apple Store for regular SDRAM but this shows that to be totally wrong. Good thing I don't have to buy from AppleStore.
 
Originally posted by AlphaTech


Which computer are you looking at???
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I think it was a G4 933
I just randomly chose a machine that uses SDRAM since one would assume the price would be same across the board for the same RAM.
 
Originally posted by madamimadamtimallen
I thought they had worked out their excessive RAM price problem since they now charge RRP on Apple Store for regular SDRAM but this shows that to be totally wrong. Good thing I don't have to buy from AppleStore.
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Don't ever buy RAM from Apple. If I could I'd get no RAM on a new machine, as it is, the last machine I got I maxed out to 4x256 and took the 128 it came with and stuck it in a drawer. Its silly, but memory is one place where Apple makes a fair bit of money, money I'd prefer to spend on something else.
 
Originally posted by madamimadamtimallen


I think it was a G4 933
I just randomly chose a machine that uses SDRAM since one would assume the price would be same across the board for the same RAM.
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That price was for a pair of 512MB chips. The way you posted the pricing of the GB upgrade, it looked like you thought they put in two 256MB chips and a single 512MB chip. That's not the case, since it states right on the options, '1GB SDRAM - 2 DIMMS'.

We ALL know that Apple charges a premium for memory. It's not even worth arguing over.
 
dukestreet, I'm fairly lucky in the relationship I have with the owner over at Mohawk Memory. I have traded in Apple issue memory before towards larger chips. I am considering doing that with the pair of 256 chips that my TiBook came with towards a single 512MB chip. I have a few other things to pick up first though.
 
Originally posted by AlphaTech


That price was for a pair of 512MB chips. The way you posted the pricing of the GB upgrade, it looked like you thought they put in two 256MB chips and a single 512MB chip. That's not the case, since it states right on the options, '1GB SDRAM - 2 DIMMS'.

We ALL know that Apple charges a premium for memory. It's not even worth arguing over.
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I do understand how the RAM comes but I don't see that that is the point. Even if they did give you 2x256 and 1x512 the 512MB would still be significantly less expensive than the cost of the DDR equivilant.
 
Originally posted by madamimadamtimallen
I do understand how the RAM comes but I don't see that that is the point. Even if they did give you 2x256 and 1x512 the 512MB would still be significantly less expensive than the cost of the DDR equivilant.
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How do you figure that the SDRAM from Apple would be cheaper??? I posted above finding a 512MB DDR (PC2100) chip for $160 (256MB chips are listing for about half of that as well).

There is 1GB DDR memory out there, but it is still way too expensive to be affordable by anyone other then large companies.

In case anyone cares... we have exceeded the post count of travis' thread by more then a few already. 😀
 
Originally posted by AlphaTech
Considering how DDR memory is at the following levels, PC1600, PC2100, PC2700 and it keeps getting faster (PC3200/3300 is on the horizon).

Anyone happen to know what the real speed of the rambus memory actually is?
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Current RDRAM is PC800 I believe, but I know it is headed for a speed increase.
 
The only reason Intel supports Rambus is that they have a contractual obligation to do so. You can bet Intel is kicking itself over that.

I don't recall the deatails, but I think Intel supported Rambus before DDR was around. Part of the deal was that Intel would have to stay in bed with Rambus for x number of years. Then DDR came out, and it was cheaper and almost as good.
 
Originally posted by Rower_CPU
Current RDRAM is PC800 I believe, but I know it is headed for a speed increase.
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Does anyone other then intel make the RDRAM?? I know there are more then one maker of DDR (PC2100/2700) memory which could account for the fact that they are getting faster, and cheaper. PC2700 uses a 333MHz bus speed, so the motherboard has to have slots that will accept it. I just wonder when Apple will jump to that level, or go to the PC3300 (400MHz bus). Maybe we will see one of those in the next tower revision.
 
Originally posted by AlphaTech
Does anyone other then intel make the RDRAM?? I know there are more then one maker of DDR (PC2100/2700) memory which could account for the fact that they are getting faster, and cheaper. PC2700 uses a 333MHz bus speed, so the motherboard has to have slots that will accept it. I just wonder when Apple will jump to that level, or go to the PC3300 (400MHz bus). Maybe we will see one of those in the next tower revision.
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I don't think Intel makes RDRAM. They leave that to the usual memory people (Samsung, Kingston, etc.). But as far as I know, they are the only people making a chipset that uses it.
 
Originally posted by AlphaTech


How do you figure that the SDRAM from Apple would be cheaper??? I posted above finding a 512MB DDR (PC2100) chip for $160 (256MB chips are listing for about half of that as well).

There is 1GB DDR memory out there, but it is still way too expensive to be affordable by anyone other then large companies.

In case anyone cares... we have exceeded the post count of travis' thread by more then a few already. 😀
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Cheaper than DDR from Apple you dill. You are the only one talking non-Apple here
 
Originally posted by madamimadamtimallen


Cheaper than DDR from Apple you dill. You are the only one talking non-Apple here
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Alright you wanker... A pair of 512MB DDR (PC2100) memory would run $320 (plus shipping and what not).

As I have posted MORE THEN ONCE, Apple charges too much for memory... deal with it Bubba.
 
Originally posted by AlphaTech


Alright you wanker... A pair of 512MB DDR (PC2100) memory would run $320 (plus shipping and what not).

As I have posted MORE THEN ONCE, Apple charges too much for memory... deal with it Bubba.
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Wow, this thread is reminding me of the old days... hot hot hot!
 
Originally posted by Beej
Wow, this thread is reminding me of the old days... hot hot hot!
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this is the biggest thread i have seen on macrumors, and look how many posts have nothing to do with the topic

and then again, look how many posts do😉
 
Originally posted by jefhatfield


this is the biggest thread i have seen on macrumors, and look how many posts have nothing to do with the topic

and then again, look how many posts do😉
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Is that one of those half empty or half full things?

I don't think this thread has any real purpose any more, other than to become the longest thread. I bet it's closed due to lack of content before it reaches 291... 🙂
 
This could start something.

I received the bag I ordered for my new TiBook.

I got the Cargo [Medium] Bag from SFBags. I must say, I am very happy with the quality and craftmanship the bag was made with. It's the perfect bag. Good size. Nice design. Alot of room.
 
ick.... I had to grab my trash can here to barf into sphereboy.

I would put up a link for my Brenthaven bag, but they don't show it on their web site (www.brenthaven.com). I find that the backpack type are infinitely more useful, since you can take them with you anywhere. Riding the motorcycle, inside the truck, for a walk, even on the bike (pedal powered). I prefer the more subdued laptop carriers, without the huge, flashy buckles on them.
 
(wiping barf off my head) 🙄

.. post an image of it... i'm interested in seeing what it looks like.

I agree, the backpack sounds much more convenient. I didn't really think about it. But for some reason i like the design of the cargo bag.

But i would like to see the one your talking about.
 
I already have a backpack and don't really want to get a new one. I bought the Monolith G4 from Tom Bihn (www.tombihn.com) and just put my tibook in there and then put that in my backpack. works really well, too.

Also, it helps if you just want to bring your laptop and not want to carry a backpack.
 
When I had my WallStreet, or when I need to take an old laptop with me anywhere, I always just throw it in my Rip Curl satchel. It's red. Makes my computer go faster. 😉
 
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