03-03-2009, 11:55 AM

If you check the Apple store, to upgrade the ram to 4GB it's now only a hundred bucks which isn't bad at all. My question is this, does anyone have the specs on what the latency and etc are? I remember reading you can still do the upgrade if you take it to the store but if I can get faster/better ram for the same price I'd obviously go that route. Thanks!

03-03-2009, 01:28 PM

Just check with Crucial and read the specs. Apple's prices are still almost double what you can buy 4 Gb of DDR2 memory for. Of course we need to take in consideration that Apple will be doing the labor. But considering the fact that adding memory in a MacBook is at most a 15 minute job, doing it yourself is still the better option for most people.

Memory upgrades, flash media, and usb storage at Crucial.com

Regards.

03-03-2009, 01:40 PM

Yeah, $100 is "only" double what you'd pay elsewhere (as opposed to triple). Effing finally.

Go to NewEgg.com and look for 2x2GB DDR3-1066 kits. If you want better timings, look at the CAS latency. Crucial has a 2x2GB DDR3-1066 kit with CAS 7 for $53: Newegg.com - Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Dual Channel Kit Laptop Memory - Laptop Memory

There are others but some are CAS 9, which is slower. Crucial is a good brand and they're also the cheapest.