Macbook Pro Memory

I'm just about ready to make the switch to Mac and pull the trigger on the 15" Macbook Pro i7 and the one decision I have left to make is whether to pay for the Apple 8GB upgrade ($368) or buy from someone like Crucial for $279. Is there any reason to buy Apple's memory? I can't seem to find one.

rfreschner said:

Is there any reason to buy Apple's memory? I can't seem to find one.

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Nope! Just buy the Crucial ram later when you need it.

- Nick

pigoo3 said:

Nope! Just buy the Crucial ram later when you need it.

- Nick

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Thanks Nick! I want to make sure I don't cut corners on something important.

I like crucial but it seems that OWC has better prices
MacBook, MacBook Pro Memory, Hard Drive Upgrades. Free Installation Videos and Guide online make it easy for anyone! Options for up to 8GB of RAM, 1TB HD, 480GB SSD

I went with crucial! quick and easy, 3 days shipping to canada not bad at all!

IvanLasston said:

I like crucial but it seems that OWC has better prices
MacBook, MacBook Pro Memory, Hard Drive Upgrades. Free Installation Videos and Guide online make it easy for anyone! Options for up to 8GB of RAM, 1TB HD, 480GB SSD

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Yes, I noticed that also. They offer rebates for returning your old memory too.

The one thing I forgot to ask is if replacing the Apple memory voids the warranty. I wouldn't expect it would, but you never know.

No, Apple even has an article on how to do it.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1270

McYukon said:

No, Apple even has an article on how to do it.
MacBook Pro: How to remove or install memory

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Excellent! Thanks!

Its in your manual that comes with the computer as well. It shows you how to remove and install your ram. So many people disregard the owner/user manuals when it has the answer for them right in front of them.

rippingviper said:

Its in your manual that comes with the computer as well. It shows you how to remove and install your ram.

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Well, I was actually asking a question on whether it voided the warranty not how to install. After working with computers for the last 30 years I'm actually pretty good at those tasks, but not at all familiar with Apple's policies. However, I did appreciate McYukon taking the time to point me in that direction - very helpful indeed.

So many people disregard the owner/user manuals when it has the answer for them right in front of them.

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I don't have a Mac yet nor the manual that goes along with it, but I'll be sure to read it once I do. ;D

No, just buy the crucial ram, that's what I did and it works great.

For future reference, Mac-using Canadians should consider CanadaRAM as their "version" of OWC (at least as far as RAM goes, though they do sell other things). Keeps the money in-country.

This is in no way intended to disrespect OWC, who are also top-flight Mac dealers with a great reputation.

The guy at the apple store told me it would void the warranty if i change either ram of hdd myself..........
just sayin..

in00b said:

The guy at the apple store told me it would void the warranty if i change either ram of hdd myself..........
just sayin..

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That guy is a moron. Just saying. Not often I call a Genius that.

Apple gives you information (but recommends that you take it in) on how to change the RAM and the hard disk drive as a DYI in the manual, and online.

Great stuff, just got my macbook yesterday and definitely gonna be doing some tinkering and upgrading, great question and great answer.