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geltab · Sep 16, 2003, 01:22 PM

I just ordered my first laptop ever and my first mac today! I got the 17 incher with 1 gig (1 stick) and the 80 gig 5400 rpm hd.

I decided to get the one stick of ram so that I could upgrade to 2 gig by purchasing another 1 gig stick on my own and save a bunch of $.
Where is a good place to purchase this ram and is it easy for me to install myself without messing up the pb?

Also, I read about screen covers in the past. Is the fingerprinting still an issue on the 17" screen? If so, does anyone have a link for them.

I ordered it under the student page and it says 4-6 weeks delivery. I saved a lot of money but have to wait much longer. I can't wait to convert over to mac!

Thanks

AssassyN · Sep 16, 2003, 01:26 PM

CONGRATS on switching to Mac, and you've got one awesome machine coming your way!

TransIntl sells 1GIG sticks for the 17" PB, priced at $649, and can be bought HERE.

I'd actually bet your machine will ship out before 4-6 weeks, that's just a "worst case scenario" date.

Sakino · Sep 16, 2003, 01:26 PM

Your ship date is probably 4-6 weeks?

Sakino · Sep 16, 2003, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by AssassyN:
CONGRATS on switching to Mac, and you've got one awesome machine coming your way!

TransIntl sells 1GIG sticks for the 17" PB, priced at $649, and can be bought HERE.

I'd actually bet your machine will ship out before 4-6 weeks, that's just a "worst case scenario" date.

It sucks

I could have gotten a 1gb dim from apple for 400$ too.
I guess I will have to wait for prices to fall maybe?

Do you really think 2gb of ram on a powerbook is needed?

AssassyN · Sep 16, 2003, 01:58 PM

Honestly, no. I would put over 1GIG of RAM in a PowerBook now simply because the benefit of having 2GIGs isn't worth the high pricetag. When prices fall more, then I'd say it's worth it...however, they're too expensive right now.

geltab · Sep 16, 2003, 02:16 PM

I actually just cancelled the order due to someone's nice post saying that the 1 stick of a gig ram was the 4-6 week delay. I changed it to (2) 512 sticks so it ships in 1-3 days! Much better. Problem is, now I have to buy (2) 1 gig sticks individually to get two gigs. I guess I can always buy (1) 1 gig stick and have 1.5 gigs.

AssassyN · Sep 16, 2003, 02:19 PM

Well I'd wait until you get your machine first; most likely you'll be definitely satisfied w/ 1GIG of RAM for now...that'll definitely last you until the 1GIG SODIMMS are a reasonable price.

geltab · Sep 16, 2003, 02:21 PM

yeah, I think I am getting a bit greedy at this point. 1 gig should be fine for the work I am doing.