I have a Rev B Blackbook. Core 2 Duo 2.0 ghz 1gb ram and 120gb hd.
I am planning to purchase snow leopard when it releases but not sure if my computer will be good enough to handle it. Right now I am using tiger.
My main uses for my mac is simply browse the net, download music, video chat..multimedia...etc...pretty much the basics...nothing really in depth..i dont game on my macbook..
As well i may considering using windows using bootcamp only
I am not sure whether to upgrade to 2gb (2x1gb sticks) or 4gb (2x2gb sticks). If i upgrade to 4gb the cost would be around the $100cdn range. If i upgrade to 2gb cost would be about $50cdn. Not sure which route I should go with. I am planning to get either corsair or mushkin since the store across my street carries them.
I want my macbook to last me a few more years. So are there other upgrades I should think about?
I currently have 120gb hd 5400rpm. Im thinking about upgrading the hd as well maybe a 320gb. whats the difference and advantages from 5400rpm and 7200rpm. If i upgrade the hd, i can use my current one as an external to back up my files.
thanks...suggestion/comments appreciated
UPDATE:
I've decided to get:
2 x 2gb ram sticks
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4350448&CatId=4162
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3195228&CatId=4162
Although, this says 5400 instead of 5300. Some say its the same, some say it might not working depending on your laptop. As well, I don't see 5400 on crucial's site. As well, how come it costs more to buy the kit than buying 2 separately? are they different?
or should i get a different brand altogether? i just want the most reliable. any suggestions.
320gb hard drive 5400 or 7200
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=018732&cid=HD.517.47
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=019704&cid=HD.517.47
I am not sure of which to go with, 5400 or 7200? I want the most reliable and quietest possible and no vibration. However, i still want the feeling of having a new computer by upgrading to 7200.
or should I just go with a 500gb with a 5400rpm? not sure if they make 7200
I am planning to purchase snow leopard when it releases but not sure if my computer will be good enough to handle it. Right now I am using tiger.
My main uses for my mac is simply browse the net, download music, video chat..multimedia...etc...pretty much the basics...nothing really in depth..i dont game on my macbook..
As well i may considering using windows using bootcamp only
I am not sure whether to upgrade to 2gb (2x1gb sticks) or 4gb (2x2gb sticks). If i upgrade to 4gb the cost would be around the $100cdn range. If i upgrade to 2gb cost would be about $50cdn. Not sure which route I should go with. I am planning to get either corsair or mushkin since the store across my street carries them.
I want my macbook to last me a few more years. So are there other upgrades I should think about?
I currently have 120gb hd 5400rpm. Im thinking about upgrading the hd as well maybe a 320gb. whats the difference and advantages from 5400rpm and 7200rpm. If i upgrade the hd, i can use my current one as an external to back up my files.
thanks...suggestion/comments appreciated
UPDATE:
I've decided to get:
2 x 2gb ram sticks
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4350448&CatId=4162
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3195228&CatId=4162
Although, this says 5400 instead of 5300. Some say its the same, some say it might not working depending on your laptop. As well, I don't see 5400 on crucial's site. As well, how come it costs more to buy the kit than buying 2 separately? are they different?
or should i get a different brand altogether? i just want the most reliable. any suggestions.
320gb hard drive 5400 or 7200
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=018732&cid=HD.517.47
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=019704&cid=HD.517.47
I am not sure of which to go with, 5400 or 7200? I want the most reliable and quietest possible and no vibration. However, i still want the feeling of having a new computer by upgrading to 7200.
or should I just go with a 500gb with a 5400rpm? not sure if they make 7200
