Going to buy a Macbook -- 1 or 2 MB of memory?

[provoloney]

I'm going to buy a Macbook, probably the cheapest model. I use my computer for: e-mail, internet (several windows open at a time), itunes, microsoft word, and quicktime and youtube videos. Sometimes I use iphoto and I may buy an iphone. Should I upgrade to 2 MB of memory, or should 1 MB be enough?

 

[overanalyzer]

First off, I assume you mean GB, not MB Second, I'd suggest 2GB, even for light usage like yours, because my experience is that OS X isn't great with only 1GB. You might want to consider buying the upgrade from a third-party other than Apple, though, as their memory prices are exceptionally high, as you'll see mentioned often if you peruse the forums.

 

[provoloney]

My bad! You're right 2 GB, not MB. I guess 2 MB would be really slow.

 

[ntrigue]

I suggest you try it out for a few weeks with 1GB

 

[provoloney]

Is it easy to install an extra GB on your own? (If you buy your own memory vs. getting it from the store)

 

[heatmiser]

Is it easy to install an extra GB on your own? (If you buy your own memory vs. getting it from the store)

yeah. you just need a tiny screwdriver. you can get 2gb for $40 from newegg.

 

[Techguy172]

Get 2GB 1 is horrible way too slow even for basic tasks

 

[techlover828]

if you're going to upgrade the memory from apple anyway, just get 4GB from OWC. Here's a link. The upgrade from apple cost $150 so I recommend going through OWC and getting twice the RAM for less money.

edit: sorry too late, didn't realize you were going third party. You need a #00 screwdriver.

 

[scienide09]

You'd be better off with 2GB. Buy it separately online and install yourself to save some money.