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Question about RAM, I can't buy OWC =(

bender o

bender o

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Hi, I have a mid 2010 13" MBP and I want to upgrade to 8Gb RAM (because I see bumpy 720p movies and I think its the RAM because it's always like at 30Mb after I see one). Anyhow I've been searching the forums and it seems to be that OWC is almost everyone's choice in terms of price/quality and I was going for this one http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other World Computing/8566DDR3S8GP/ but since I need them to be shipped to my hotel and paypal won't confirm a hotel address I was thinking on buying some off amazon (not from eBay because I've heard it's not the best place to buy RAM) but I can't seem to find OWC on amazon.

Do you guys know if this Kingston will be ok?
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Modu...1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1295446559&sr=1-1-fkmr0

Technical Details
Model: KTA-MB1066K2/8G
Item Package Quantity: 1
Hardware Platform: Mac
RAM Memory Technology: DRAM, DDR3 SDRAM
Form Factor: SO DIMM 204-pin
Memory Storage Capacity: 8 GB
Memory Speed: 1066 MHz
Memory Specification Compliance: PC3-8500
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
OEM Equivalent Part Number: Apple MC016G/A

Thanks :)
 
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i just bought some stuff from owc, their checkout gives a button right there at the lower right of the checkout page to pay through amazon... isn't that what you're looking to do? instead of going to amazon and looking for owc merchandise, use amazon at owc's site... i'm no pro at buying stuff online, but i thought maybe you might have just missed the amazon checkout button at owc.
 
I wouldn't buy from ebay, there are better more reputable places to buy from. Not saying I haven't gotten some great deals from ebay but I've also gotten some real crap.

Newegg is a great site for computer parts and I've bought quite a bit through them. They also have a great RMA policy (so I've heard). I've had good luck with Mushkin RAM, although I haven't used the specific DIMMs they have on their site. They accept credit card or paypal.

Also if the issue is "trust" you can check vendors on bizrate.com, for instance Newegg has an outstanding overall rating as well as outstanding marks in all categories.
 
rjbruce said:
I wouldn't buy from ebay, there are better more reputable places to buy from. Not saying I haven't gotten some great deals from ebay but I've also gotten some real crap.

Newegg is a great site for computer parts and I've bought quite a bit through them. They also have a great RMA policy (so I've heard). I've had good luck with Mushkin RAM, although I haven't used the specific DIMMs they have on their site. They accept credit card or paypal.

Also if the issue is "trust" you can check vendors on bizrate.com, for instance Newegg has an outstanding overall rating as well as outstanding marks in all categories.
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/%/&$&%/$ I can't shop on Newegg either :( and here I have to pay twice as much for the same RAM 200usd for an 8Gb set =(

How are the prices at best buy or places like that? I'm going to Miami :)
 
bender o said:
How are the prices at best buy or places like that? I'm going to Miami :)
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Best Buy has this part number on their site: KTA-MB1066/4GETR. Assume this is a pretty common part that they carry in the stores. I can not speak for this memory personally but given the limitations you're facing, it may be your best option. You'll need 2! ;)

Edit: This looks like it's the same or similar to what you originally posted from amazon.
 
Thanks everyone I ended up convincing my mom that it was a safe store and she let me use her credit card anyway :D I just hope they don't ask me to fax anything 'cause that'll be kindda tricky lol

Thanks once again I love this forum :D
 
Just a thought, in the future get a prepaid Visa. you can reload as needed and in the rare event the card is "stolen" you just don't add any additional funds to it.

Enjoy your mem.
 
rjbruce said:
Just a thought, in the future get a prepaid Visa. you can reload as needed and in the rare event the card is "stolen" you just don't add any additional funds to it.

Enjoy your mem.
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:eek: :eek: :eek: How do you do that??!?!?!?! :D

EDIT:

Damn I don't have a social security number :( I'll keep googling to see if I can get one outside the US :D

Thanks for the tip :)
 
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