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Best place to buy memory (4GB)

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anguyenn

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Looking for the best place to get 4 GB memory, located in Toronto so local places that would install it for you would be great, otherwise state online sites that ship to Canada if they don't operate here.

Also, is installing memory relatively easy on a 13" MBP? I'm a little skeptical since I don't want to damage the machine and void my warranty which brings me to question #2, does opening the machine void my warranty?
 
Upgrading RAM does not void warranty and it is very easy to do. Just pull the old ones out and stick the new ones in. Keep in mind that the new ones will not be covered by AppleCare.
 
http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=617B82A2A5CA7304

Module Size: 4GB kit (2GBx2)
Package: 204-pin SODIMM
Feature: DDR3 PC3-8500
Specs: DDR3 PC3-8500 • CL=7 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR3-1066 • 1.5V • 256Meg x 64 •

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This is a good memory module I assume? The one from Apple Store lists some 1033 DDR whatever but here it says PC3-8500, is it as good as Apple's memory if not better?

Thanks for the prompt replies all!
 
anguyenn said:
http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=617B82A2A5CA7304

Module Size: 4GB kit (2GBx2)
Package: 204-pin SODIMM
Feature: DDR3 PC3-8500
Specs: DDR3 PC3-8500 • CL=7 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR3-1066 • 1.5V • 256Meg x 64 •

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This is a good memory module I assume? The one from Apple Store lists some 1033 DDR whatever but here it says PC3-8500, is it as good as Apple's memory if not better?

Thanks for the prompt replies all!
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It's the same RAM, it's just that Crucial's RAM is cheaper and Crucial's name is on the RAM.
 
Got my Hynix 4GB (2GB+2GB) kit on eBay Germany for 60€ (european users), one of the brands that apple uses.

There´s two diferences between the models that apple use: they are blue color (from eBay are green) because the environmental stuff and overpriced. :D

I´ve heard so many problems from users that upgrade ram that I want a reliable choice, so far so good since March.
 
POX said:
Got my Hynix 4GB (2GB+2GB) kit on eBay Germany for 60€ (european users), one of the brands that apple uses.

There´s two diferences between the models that apple use: they are blue color (from eBay are green) because the environmental stuff and overpriced. :D

I´ve heard so many problems from users that upgrade ram that I want a reliable choice, so far so good since March.
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:confused::eek::(
 
I'm based in Singapore and am looking to get a MBP 15".

Buying from Apple store, if I select the option to upgrade to 8GB it's cost about $1100 US Dollars.

If I buy an upgrade kit from RAMJET (or maybe Crucial), it's cost about $700 US .... and I can sell the other 2 GB Dimms on eBay.

Sounds too good to be true .... is it?
 
brendanrtw said:
I'm based in Singapore and am looking to get a MBP 15".

Buying from Apple store, if I select the option to upgrade to 8GB it's cost about $1100 US Dollars.

If I buy an upgrade kit from RAMJET (or maybe Crucial), it's cost about $700 US .... and I can sell the other 2 GB Dimms on eBay.

Sounds too good to be true .... is it?
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no, it's not
 
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