2 GB OCZ memory for macbook---Is it worth it?

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2 GB OCZ memory for macbook---Is it worth it?

I am thinking of buying 2 x 1 GB OCZ notebook memory. Below are the specs. The guy at the apple store suggested that I buy Crucial. Given the fact OCZ is cheaper, do you think I should buy OCZ or Crucial? Is there any difference between the two? Would there be any kernel panic as suggested by the guy at the apple store? Also, if I were to wait until Nov. do you think the prices will drop even more?

Brand OCZ
Series Value
Model OCZ26671024VSO
Type 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM
Tech Spec
Capacity 1GB
Speed DDR2 667 (PC2 5400)
Cas Latency 5
Timing 5-5-5-15
Voltage 1.8V
ECC No
Buffered/Registered Unbuffered
Heat Spreader No
Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty Lifetime

MacBook 1.83 GHz Mac OS X (10.4.6)

MacBook 1.83 GHz, Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Posted on Jun 29, 2006 9:55 AM

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Answer 1

mdeppi01

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Jun 29, 2006 11:00 AM in response to Trillianx

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231069

Can't beat 5 stars and 140 bucks for 2 gigs. Seems to work great on the MacBooks.. I'm picking this up soon.

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Answer 2

Jun 29, 2006 11:26 AM in response to Trillianx

I purchased this memory from Newegg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220078
The price is a bit higher but the majority of reviews are from MacBook users. It is working fine for me. I think the memory you have selected should also work well, it seems the intel macs are not so picky regarding memory as the older ibooks and powerbooks are. I don't see many posts regarding problems with memory. One thing for sure adding 2gb of memory is a huge improvement over the stock 512 and you will see a real boost with all applications.

Macbook, 2.0 duo, black Mac OS X (10.4.5) 80 gb hd, 2 gb ram, 5g ipod, 2g ipod

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Answer 3

Jun 29, 2006 11:29 AM in response to Trillianx

You will be fine with that memory, and do not need to buy Crucial. Any less that $200 for 2 gigs is a good deal. I purchased mine at macmall.com. There is a huge spead difference with that much RAM--applications open much faster, etc. Well worth the investment.

Its never wise to wait for RAM. Its like the stock market, and fluctuates all the time. It could double in 3 months, and it seems that RAM is "low" now. Plus, you get several more months of 2 gigs of RAM. Hope this helps.

Kevin

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