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MacsGalor · Sep 17, 2003, 07:19 AM

I just purchased a new 15" Powerbook and am going to stick some more RAM in it most likley 2 512MB sticks. Does anyone know where you can get some cheap but good RAM for the new Pbooks? Thanks

slimmy · Sep 17, 2003, 07:35 AM

Try memorysuppliers.com and be sure to get the right RAM. They don't list it for Apple, but it's generic notebook SODIMM Ram. See specs for the PB first and order same specs. I got a 512 stick for 114$

slim

ujeni · Sep 17, 2003, 07:43 AM

dealram.com

woodsman · Sep 17, 2003, 09:41 AM

4allmemory They shipped same day.

http://www.4allmemory.com/index.cfm?...emory_notebook

512MB DDR333, PC2700, SODIMM
part # 80563 $114.00

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Originally posted by MacsGalor:
I just purchased a new 15" Powerbook and am going to stick some more RAM in it most likley 2 512MB sticks. Does anyone know where you can get some cheap but good RAM for the new Pbooks? Thanks

AssassyN · Sep 17, 2003, 10:17 AM

I've used & recommend www.18004memory.com ; great prices & FAST shipping. I've got their RAM in my 12" PB (the cheap kind, not HyperSpeed) and it works flawlessly.

moonman192 · Sep 17, 2003, 10:50 AM

I have bought a 512 MB stick at 4allmemory without a hassle. I also bought a 512 MB stick at my local Circuit City which was actually cheaper.

MacsGalor · Sep 17, 2003, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by AssassyN:
I've used & recommend www.18004memory.com ; great prices & FAST shipping. I've got their RAM in my 12" PB (the cheap kind, not HyperSpeed) and it works flawlessly.

Have you ever sold these guys any RAM? What do you think I could get for the 2 factory 256MB sticks that come with the Powerbook?

cing2x · Sep 17, 2003, 07:37 PM

what is hyperspeed?
[512 generic is only $95!! wow]

MacsGalor · Sep 17, 2003, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by cing2x:
what is hyperspeed?
[512 generic is only $95!! wow]

check it out here

http://www.18004memory.com/whatishsmemory.asp?

Naz · Sep 17, 2003, 07:39 PM

let me know when 1gig stick is under $400

Sakino · Sep 17, 2003, 08:42 PM

What do you guys suggest generic or brandname for ram?

I would like to buy one dim to bring my ram up to ~750 until I can buy a 1gb dim.
I was wondering if kingston ram is worth getting?

What ram do you suggest, is their any faster thing that is top of the line?

MacsGalor · Sep 17, 2003, 08:50 PM

Originally posted by Sakino:
What do you guys suggest generic or brandname for ram?

I would like to buy one dim to bring my ram up to ~750 until I can buy a 1gb dim.
I was wondering if kingston ram is worth getting?

What ram do you suggest, is their any faster thing that is top of the line?

The price wasnt that much higher (only a few bucks) so I bought 2 512MB Hyperspeed sticks.

PeterKG · Sep 17, 2003, 08:54 PM

Originally posted by MacsGalor:
I just purchased a new 15" Powerbook and am going to stick some more RAM in it most likley 2 512MB sticks. Does anyone know where you can get some cheap but good RAM for the new Pbooks? Thanks

My new 15" Powerbook flies with just 512MB in it. I'm pleasantly surprised.

macndave · Sep 17, 2003, 09:10 PM

Originally posted by AssassyN:
I've used & recommend www.18004memory.com ; great prices & FAST shipping.

I second (or is it third by now) the recommendation to use 8004memory. I've purchased all my RAM from them over the years (even when a 16meg chip was over $800): from the 1400cs to my current 15" TiBook.

:dragonflypro: · Sep 17, 2003, 09:15 PM

www.digi4me.com

85.00 shipped when using the pricewatch.com coupon code of P0399 (gotta wait 10 days though)

That looks cheapest

Cheap AND reliable? www.newegg.com

toby

eScrib · Sep 17, 2003, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by macndave:
I second (or is it third by now) the recommendation to use 8004memory. I've purchased all my RAM from them over the years (even when a 16meg chip was over $800): from the 1400cs to my current 15" TiBook.

Make it a fourth...
I've placed several orders from them, and actually just placed another for my impending 12" PB.

Never had a problem.

Sakino · Sep 18, 2003, 05:51 PM

Originally posted by eScrib:
Make it a fourth...
I've placed several orders from them, and actually just placed another for my impending 12" PB.

Never had a problem.

This isn't brand name ram though? Wouldnt it be better to buy brand name ram?

schk · Sep 18, 2003, 09:10 PM

If you care about "brand name" then buy the hyperspeed ones from 18004memory. Brands like Kingston, PNY, etc all use memory chips like Samsung and other common manufacturers. So they are the same sticks of RAM you would get if you bought in retail stores, but cheaper.

Divx · Sep 19, 2003, 08:09 AM

No kidding! I am kicking myself right now - Don't want to keep my 15" at 512mb, but don't want to waste $100 now and toss it out in a month or 6 when the 1gb is affordable.

Originally posted by Naz:
let me know when 1gig stick is under $400