Mac specs

[Tina]

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

[Rik]

Wait for Seb to discard his for a later model, Diss.

[Tina]

That is no way to treat a lady now is it

[Rik]

I wear a kilt, Diss, it reduces the differences.

[Steve]

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.

[Tina]

apple store  near me quoted £250 for more RAM and to fit it

[Rik]

Why am I not surprised?

[Tina]

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

[Rik]

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.

[Steve]

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

[Tina]

but 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

[Rik]

You do yourself down, Diss.

[Steve]

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

[Gary]

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  

[Tina]

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

[Steve]

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.

[Tina]

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

[Rik]

Just remember to take anti-static precautions while handling the RAM, Diss.

[Tina]

yeah the instructions mentioned that. why could get electrocuted or something?

[Steve]

You could damage the ram with an electro static discharge, never managed it yet though

[Rik]

You could electrocute the chips, you need to be grounded to discharge any static about your body.

[Tina]

lol never been grounded in my life

[Steve]

 

[Rik]

We can fix that.

[Tina]

Rik "professionals" have been trying to fix it since I was 15 lol