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Penryn MBP 2.5 "Basic Use" Do I really need to upgrade Ram?
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Well, I can understand someone just liking the larger screen or the look of it or the backlit keyboard or the multitouch. I just wonder why the OP bought the 2.5 instead of just the 2.4...now THAT really seems strange.
You'll be fine at 2GB of RAM, but if you've got money to burn, the sure, up it to 4GB.
You'll be fine at 2GB of RAM, but if you've got money to burn, the sure, up it to 4GB.
Other companies offer discounts as well.
For example, I know that Alcoa offers a discount equal to the EDU discount.
You guys are being really harsh - he wanted the screen and to run leopard - completely reasonable to get a middle MBP, especially because the base model is so crippled in the cache department. Plus, the graphics card really can make a difference rendering certain parts of the GUI
OP, to answer your question: 2GB will be fine, but 4GB is only ~130 and it will definitely help you "future-proof" your machine. But unless you are running Windows Vista virtualized or any other RAM-demanding programs don't worry about it for the time being.
OP, to answer your question: 2GB will be fine, but 4GB is only ~130 and it will definitely help you "future-proof" your machine. But unless you are running Windows Vista virtualized or any other RAM-demanding programs don't worry about it for the time being.
He doesn't need a reason, other than he wanted to buy one and he had the means to close the deal. Sheesh!You have a MacBook Pro for what reason sir?
"In communist Russia, laptop computer buys you!" LOL
You should have bought the 2.4 model. Future proofing doesnt matter when you only surf the net lol
don't bash the OP just because he likes good stuff. I'm the same exact way. I just bought my 15" MBP Penryn setup and all I do is browse the net and check email.
what can I say? I also like good stuff. LOL
what can I say? I also like good stuff. LOL
the man has taste!
just like the rest of us..
who doesn't want a " plastic looking" laptop
@jiholl
i bought RAM from NewEgg and it onl cost 85 bucks with free shipping.
since you went for the mid range, i assume that 85 is just pennies for you!
congratulations on your purchase
just like the rest of us..
who doesn't want a " plastic looking" laptop
@jiholl
i bought RAM from NewEgg and it onl cost 85 bucks with free shipping.
since you went for the mid range, i assume that 85 is just pennies for you!
congratulations on your purchase
In Defense
Sorry folks...didnt mean to start a fight...all in good fun, I hope To further clarify....One of the main reasons I chose to sick with MBP and not MB was because of the location that I use the computer in. In my library I have a set of french doors facing west and the light and sun in the afternoon would create a ridiculous glare on a glossy screen..also have large light overhead behind me...as to only surfing web..true that is what I do most on a day to day basis..and I imagine that is what most home users do day to day, but I like that I can do ALOT more with this machine and know that it can handle it...I might want to run Windows virtually..I use it at work and can see benefits of having both operating systems, I do scan photos now and then and I might do movies too. And yes I do like nice things, and am fortunate to be able to afford them
Sorry folks...didnt mean to start a fight...all in good fun, I hope
To further clarify....One of the main reasons I chose to sick with MBP and not MB was because of the location that I use the computer in. In my library I have a set of french doors facing west and the light and sun in the afternoon would create a ridiculous glare on a glossy screen..also have large light overhead behind me...as to only surfing web..true that is what I do most on a day to day basis..and I imagine that is what most home users do day to day, but I like that I can do ALOT more with this machine and know that it can handle it...I might want to run Windows virtually..I use it at work and can see benefits of having both operating systems, I do scan photos now and then and I might do movies too. And yes I do like nice things, and am fortunate to be able to afford them I use my new MBP Penryn 2.5 for the exact sort of things you list plus text editing. It runs Mac OSX and Win XP via Bootcamp plenty fast with 2 GB RAM.
Part of my reason for going with the MBP is that when I travel for work, I plan on leaving my business Dell D620 at home and taking my personal MBP. I already have it loaded up with Office 2007 Ultimate, Lotus Notes client and other good stuff. The MBP is definitely the right choice for versatility and for professional looks. And personally, I would have bought the MBP reagradless just for the backlit keyboard. I hate pecking for keys on a dark plane or in a dark meeting room.
oh i know what you mean. it's been terrible since i installed the sliding glass roof in the solarium. glare everywhere
to the threadstarter, you don't have to justify your purchase.
guys, it'd help to just answer his question on RAM instead of bashing/questioning his purchase of the MBP.
guys, it'd help to just answer his question on RAM instead of bashing/questioning his purchase of the MBP.
If you want to keep your computer for FIVE years (yuck!), then upgrade the RAM. RAM prices are at record lows right now. For $100, you can get 4 gigs of RAM. pretty sweet deal. You can also eBay the RAM you pull out of your MBP so you really don't end up paying that much at all.
yeah LOL @ OP for wanting something to last!!!!! OMG i wonder if he feels dumb for not upgrading every 6 months?!?!
I am simply amazed at some of the spoilt, self-centred, blinkered, money grows on trees attitudes on this forum. yuck indeed.
Do you read what you type? If you don't want to be positive you don't need to reply, obviously you haven't tried to help answer the OPs question, instead you have been negative.
@ OP like others have said, if you have $85 it's a great update. Day-to-day use want see a huge imporvement, for what you are doing with the machine, but you will see things be a little bit quicker. I hope that helps and enjoy the new machine!
oh dear. the first comment was at the user who thought wanting a computer to last for five years warranted a 'yuck'. i think the OP's aim of keeping a computer for that long is a GOOD thing. I was being critical of spaceballl, as I find the attitude that keeping things for any length of time is somehow a bad thing to be pretty distasteful.
the second comment was a joke. french doors in his library..i have..oh forget it .
I would have bought a MBP even if i was not using it for photo work. 13 inch screens make me hate life. And shame on everyone who gave him a hard time for buying a mbp.
The french door's in your library= You win!!
And shame on everyone who gave him a hard time for buying a mbp.The french door's in your library= You win!!