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Macbook memory question

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michael - 27 Dec 2006 08:40 GMT
I'm buying a Macbook with 1 gig of memory. My question: Will I just be
able to drop another gig sometime in the future, or so I have to buy a
2 gig module?

Thanks,

S.
Golan Klinger - 27 Dec 2006 13:26 GMT
> I'm buying a Macbook with 1 gig of memory. My question: Will I just be
> able to drop another gig sometime in the future, or so I have to buy a
> 2 gig module?

Neither. Regardless of what model you get, both RAM slots will be filled.
You can't add more memory to a MacBook. You can only replace the RAM modules
that came with your MacBook with higher density modules. I use the plural as
modules should be replaced in pairs. If you want to upgrade from 1GB (which
means you have two 512MB modules) to 2GB, purchase two 1GB modules. You can
use single modules but it is not recommended. If you wish to know why, read
about the Intel chipset that Apple is now using.

If it's financially feasible, purchase your MacBook with 2GB of RAM. You'll
save money now and avoid hassles later. Besides, more memory is always a good
thing, especially in a notebook where increased disk access comes at the cost
of battery life.

I hope that helps.

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michael - 27 Dec 2006 21:34 GMT
Golan Klinger wrote :

>> I'm buying a Macbook with 1 gig of memory. My question: Will I just be
>> able to drop another gig sometime in the future, or so I have to buy a
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> I hope that helps.

That's bad news, but thanks for the help.
Dan Stephenson - 21 Jan 2007 14:57 GMT
> Besides, more memory is always a good thing, especially in a notebook
> where increased disk access comes at the cost of battery life.

Now that's an excellent point I for one hadn't consider when deciding
between 2GB and 3GB RAM.
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