Hello all!
So far I am loving my new MacBook! I am a new switcher and I just got it on monday. Transition has been SEAMLESS . . . its a terrific machine. Although I am so used to "jumping through hoops" to do things on my windows boxes, I have to say the ease of use freaks me out a little!
I have a quick question when it comes to memory. I bought the MacBook with the 512 of memory with the intent to upgrade to at least 1gb (and maybe 2gb) when I had the funds. This morning I decided to check out prices . . . and then promptly changed my underwear. WOW . . . now I know the debate rages eternal about Apple's prices on computers, and my stance is that configured systems usually end up within the same price range, but WOW. That is some over priced memory, right? Is it like . . . some kind of super premium thing? Thats kinda what I was wondering. When I did a search on the net, there are many many less expensive alternatives. I did a search on NewEgg and found a MacBook compatible 1gb stick for about $100. So what is the deal? Will buying non Apple memory be bad? All of these sites say they are compatible with the MacBook specifically . . . why such a massive price difference?
I really appreciate the help!
So far I am loving my new MacBook! I am a new switcher and I just got it on monday. Transition has been SEAMLESS . . . its a terrific machine. Although I am so used to "jumping through hoops" to do things on my windows boxes, I have to say the ease of use freaks me out a little!
I have a quick question when it comes to memory. I bought the MacBook with the 512 of memory with the intent to upgrade to at least 1gb (and maybe 2gb) when I had the funds. This morning I decided to check out prices . . . and then promptly changed my underwear. WOW . . . now I know the debate rages eternal about Apple's prices on computers, and my stance is that configured systems usually end up within the same price range, but WOW. That is some over priced memory, right? Is it like . . . some kind of super premium thing? Thats kinda what I was wondering. When I did a search on the net, there are many many less expensive alternatives. I did a search on NewEgg and found a MacBook compatible 1gb stick for about $100. So what is the deal? Will buying non Apple memory be bad? All of these sites say they are compatible with the MacBook specifically . . . why such a massive price difference?
I really appreciate the help!