Now I am not buying a new one, but just thinking here. I have a 2008 Macbook. I love the look of the pro, but aren't the specs on the Macbook actually better? Yes I know the pro looks nicer :)
I have upgraded to SL, and am thinking I'd be better spending a couple of hundred getting more RAM and stuff for my Macbook then getting a new Mac with less RAM. Do people get what I'm saying.
i guess I'm getting Mac itchy lol But I can't afford or justify a new Mac :)
Wait for Seb to discard his for a later model, Diss. ;D
That is no way to treat a lady now is it :D
I wear a kilt, Diss, it reduces the differences. ;D
I think all the MBPs have 4Gb now anymore is very expensive in either model is very expensive as they've only got 2 slots, certainly going from 2Gb to 4Gb is a worthy upgrade for little money if you use someone like Crucial.
apple store near me quoted £250 for more RAM and to fit it
Why am I not surprised?
looked at the Crucial site but don't understand what I need, and they won't fit it will they? This is what I've got
Hardware Overview:
Model Name: MacBook
Model Identifier: MacBook4,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.1 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 3 MB
Memory: 1 GB
Bus Speed: 800 MHz
Boot ROM Version: MB41.00C1.B00
SMC Version (system): 1.31f0
Serial Number (system): W88420VL5HS
Hardware UUID: 8988A083-1BE7-576E-BD8C-B7814EC8D795
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State: Enabled
They won't fit it, Diss, but it's usually very simple to do yourself. Is there a scanner for Macs. On Windows boxes, you can download a scanner which will tell you exactly what you need.
http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/listparts.aspx?model=MacBook%202.1GHz%20Intel%20Core%202%20Duo%20%2813-inch%20White%29%20MB402LL/A&pl=MacBook&cat=RAM
I think ,it was relatively easy in the MBP to fit new ram I'll have google and get back
Quotebut it's usually very simple to do yourself.
Rik this is me your talking to.. the only simple thing around here is me :)
Steve I have a Macbook not MBP :)
You do yourself down, Diss. ;)
See here http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook/faq/macbook-how-to-upgrade-ram.html
and here Diss http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1651?viewlocale=en_US
Looks like about £80 to go from 2 to 4 Gb
Quote from: dissonance on Apr 13, 2010, 18:58:22
Rik this is me your talking to.. the only simple thing around here is me :)
Steve I have a Macbook not MBP :)
My 21.5" iMac has 8GB Ram, its really easy to fit you will feel well pleased that you did it :thumb:
so if I've got this straight in my head, my Mac book (got in 2008) has 1GB, but I can go up to 4GB? One module is 2GB,so do I buy 2 of the 2GB to make it up to 4GB and not put the one I already have back in?
in theory I think I could install it lol
In essence you are correct, you buy a pair of 2Gb ram modules and ditch the others I am assuming 2x500 Gb. I think you can possibly go up to 6Gb with a 4 and 2 but that imo would be silly. Perhaps have a trial run and see if you can access the ram modules without removing them.
The apple instructions seem quite comprehensive including the memory specs for each individual model.
in theory i just unscrew the bottom bit and take the old memory out, but theory is never as easy as reality for me lol
Just remember to take anti-static precautions while handling the RAM, Diss.
yeah the instructions mentioned that. why could get electrocuted or something?
You could damage the ram with an electro static discharge, never managed it yet though ;D
You could electrocute the chips, you need to be grounded to discharge any static about your body.
lol never been grounded in my life
;D
We can fix that. ;)
Rik "professionals" have been trying to fix it since I was 15 lol
Below is a link to a walk through with pictures on how to install the RAM.
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Installing-MacBook-Core-2-Duo-RAM/512/1
Ah, but we're amateurs. ;)
Can you recognise a screwdriver with the correct type and size of blade for the screws? If not pay Apple their £250