I know but, the system profiler says it's 667mhz, odd eh?livingfortoday said:I thought the iMac used DDR2 667 RAM? That's 533 you linked to?
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Wrong memory
Congratulations on your new iMac, but you bought the wrong memory. It will work in the iMac but it's slow.
You ordered the DDR2 533 memory. The iMac requires DDR2 667 memory. Of course the slower memory will work, but you're going to hurt performance. You should return the memory if you can.
Here's a link to the correct memory:
http://tinyurl.com/bvft5
LimeiBook86 said:I installed Muskin DDR2 Notebook Memory from Newegg.com (2x1GB) in my iMac and it runs great! I couldn't be happier, this is the best! I love it! I'm now off to install applications and test out with Rosetta
Congratulations on your new iMac, but you bought the wrong memory. It will work in the iMac but it's slow.
You ordered the DDR2 533 memory. The iMac requires DDR2 667 memory. Of course the slower memory will work, but you're going to hurt performance. You should return the memory if you can.
Here's a link to the correct memory:
http://tinyurl.com/bvft5
Jan 26, 2006 11:20 PM At local FedEx facility NARITA-SHI JP
I'm about ready to hop a plane, fly to Japan, and pick it up myself.
I'm about ready to hop a plane, fly to Japan, and pick it up myself.
livingfortoday said:I thought the iMac used DDR2 667 RAM? That's 533 you linked to?
You just reminded me that I need to order a 1 GB module - and Crucial is out of stock!
LimeiBook86 said:I just got my iMac, I'm on it now! Yay! I installed Muskin DDR2 Notebook Memory from Newegg.com (2x1GB) in my iMac and it runs great! I couldn't be happier, this is the best! I love it! I'm now off to install applications and test out with Rosetta
Don't forget to test out SimCity 4!
Nermal said:You just reminded me that I need to order a 1 GB module - and Crucial is out of stock!
datamem.com has 'em in stock, I got mine in two days! It was $108 when I ordered, but I think they raised the price to $115... still cheaper than Crucial!
UberMac said:
That's my experience too but this is Friday and I don't think they move any of these packages at the weekend so I doubt I'll have it until Monday morning or Tuesday.
My orders used to go through Edinburgh airport but the last few have gone through E. Midlands. I think at some point last year they changed it so everything does indeed now pass through E. Midlands.
Temujin666 said:
I'm not stupid, or crazy, I'm not returning the memory, this is fine. The System Profiler says it's 667mhz which is funny, haha. I knew of the speed difference before I purchased it and I don't mind since I saved a good ammount of money and I highly doubt you can notice the difference. This thing runs great and I am positive that it can't run any faster. I do my research just before buying things, so I knew what I was getting and I am very satisfied with the result...now where did I put my Sim City 4 disc...
livingfortoday said:
"DMS does not currently accept credit cards for International orders.
Get Wire Transfer information here"
Wire transfer?
I'll go somewhere else, thanks 
LimeiBook86 said:I'm not stupid, or crazy, I'm not returning the memory, this is fine. The System Profiler says it's 667mhz which is funny, haha. I knew of the speed difference before I purchased it and I don't mind since I saved a good ammount of money and I highly doubt you can notice the difference. This thing runs great and I am positive that it can't run any faster. I do my research just before buying things, so I knew what I was getting and I am very satisfied with the result...now where did I put my Sim City 4 disc...
Wow. You're tempting me to buy the slower speed!
What do you guys think? This could save us all a great amount of money. These 667 modules are so hard to find.
Todd H said:Jan 27, 2006 12:26 PM Int'l shipment release ANCHORAGE, AK
Getting closer!!!
My INTEL iMac I got last week said ANCHORAGE, AK on friday and fedex said it would be shipped on tuesday and it ended up coming in the next day so maybe you will get it tomorrow (saturday)
one bad thing is flash player does not work on intel macs yet and almost every website I goto asks me to go download flash player (popup) and I have emailed macromedia twice now and have yet to get a reply and tomorrow will be a week I have went without a reply 
Well they may be cheaper, but they will definately NOT run at 667MHz, no matter what system profiler says (which is probably just reading the bus speed anyway).powerbook911 said:
I feel so bad for all of you having to wait for your iMacs.
I've been using mine for 2 weeks now, it's not even new anymore!
I've been using mine for 2 weeks now, it's not even new anymore!
Yippee de doo dah, yippee de yay, my oh my what an apple filled monday
Looks like after the scare on the update page I can finally expect mine on monday coming.
27 Jan 2006 20:47 Arnhem Hub Consignment Passed Through Transit Point
25 Jan 2006 16:00 Pudong International Airport Potential Linehaul Delay Due To Technical Problems
25 Jan 2006 09:08 Shanghai Shipped From Originating Depot
24 Jan 2006 12:11 Shanghai Consignment Received At Transit Point
Status now : In Transit rather than Excpetion...
Looks like after the scare on the update page I can finally expect mine on monday coming.
27 Jan 2006 20:47 Arnhem Hub Consignment Passed Through Transit Point
25 Jan 2006 16:00 Pudong International Airport Potential Linehaul Delay Due To Technical Problems
25 Jan 2006 09:08 Shanghai Shipped From Originating Depot
24 Jan 2006 12:11 Shanghai Consignment Received At Transit Point
Status now : In Transit rather than Excpetion...
Would someone provide the number to call FedEx for shipping information? I'm having trouble finding the appropriate number on the FedEx.LimeiBook86 said:
EDIT: Got the number. This particular operator was not too helpful. My iMac is apparently still sitting in China.
Well I've had it for a couple days now, and tonight's the first time I've had a chance to really sit down and play around with.
1. Kind of annoyed that Flash doesn't work yet, but oh well...I'm sure there will be a patch soon.
2. After waiting all that time for Cisco to release a version of VPN that wasn't all glitchy with Tiger, it looks like I'm going to have to wait yet again for them to release one that works with the Intel Macs. Can't seem to get it to run at all.
3. Office works fine; Dreamweaver seems to work fine although it loads up hella slow.
4. Will be doing some iMovie editing at some point tonight -- I'm interested to see how fast that is! I've got some stuff to convert to H.264, which I know takes FOREVER on my iMac G5 at work.
Keeping in mind, I only have 512mb of RAM in this thing right now. The other 512mb I ordered hasn't arrived yet
1. Kind of annoyed that Flash doesn't work yet, but oh well...I'm sure there will be a patch soon.
2. After waiting all that time for Cisco to release a version of VPN that wasn't all glitchy with Tiger, it looks like I'm going to have to wait yet again for them to release one that works with the Intel Macs. Can't seem to get it to run at all.
3. Office works fine; Dreamweaver seems to work fine although it loads up hella slow.
4. Will be doing some iMovie editing at some point tonight -- I'm interested to see how fast that is! I've got some stuff to convert to H.264, which I know takes FOREVER on my iMac G5 at work.
Keeping in mind, I only have 512mb of RAM in this thing right now. The other 512mb I ordered hasn't arrived yet
That's weird. Flash works just fine on mine. I was scared at first when i read somebody mention that, but Homestarrunner.com works just fine. That is flash right??
jeffy.dee-lux said:
It must use Flash, because I can't get it to open.
What browser are you working? Maybe it'll work for me in Firefox or something.
jeffy.dee-lux said:
Just posted under apps - I also have the INTEL iMac and while I have other issues - it appears FLASH is working on mine or else I am completely missing stuff at websites. As much surfing as I do - I can't imagine I would not have noticed this before. However Safari for me is VERY unstable - wonder if this might be the reason?
Therese
MattG said:
This is REALLY weird - I posted a rather long message under help regarding the issues I am having - notably Safari crashing after awhile or on a few different type tasks.
I am clearly running Safari natively and I have NO probelm with Flash.
Therese
wpwj40e said:
Weird indeed...I haven't been able to get any flash sites to work with Safari. I tried manually installing Flash; that didn't work either. Maybe a repair permissions and reboot, then I'll try again.