LandyMan
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Nope, remember mine is CD, with 1Gb std ... added 1 more for a total of 2Gb
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Nope, remember mine is CD, with 1Gb std ... added 1 more for a total of 2Gb
Oh - I thought you had already done that a while back.
Must be an impressive improvement all the same
What do you allocate? 1gb to parallels?
LandyMan
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Oh - I thought you had already done that a while back.
Must be an impressive improvement all the same
Yep, thats what I did a while back ... early Dec iirc. Just mentioned it to adsl3g to enforce the point of memory
The ||s allocation is automatic at this stage ... used to allocate 512mb per virtual machine, which worked like a charm. Thought I'd try the automatic option with the new Beta to see what it does, and it seems pretty much the same as previously
I looked at the automatic memory reserve setting in parallels prefs but I see you still have to allocate memory in the virtual pc's configuration so I'm not too clear on what its all about.
@Bwana - Is it a mission to increase the memory on a Macbook, w.r.t. having it installed by 'qualified personel' only (I can do it but it will probably impact the warranty) - I feel 2gb would run nicely (currently have 1gb).
Can an iStore do it or must it go to JHB.
Can an iStore do it or must it go to JHB.
Installing the memory yourself doesnt invalidate the warranty - here's apple's manual on the process - http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/MacBook_13inch_Memory_DIY.pdf
What do you have in it now? 2x 512?
Thats good news.... You have a buyer for your 2 x 1 gb modules. I assume it is 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300).
The Macbook manual also explains how to upgrade the memory - currently 2 x 512
I'll keep that in mind if the powers that be let me upgrade - it's not going to be an easy sell though.
In this regard - would you suggest that one gets memory from Apple agents or will any SODIMMS of those specs be fine - I'm thinking of Samsung or Hynix memory modules.
I use whatever I can find.
LandyMan
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Go to http://www.kingston.com ... they provide the replacement product codes for the different machines. I upgraded with a Kingston module (over R1000 cheaper than zastore
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I cant recall where I ordered the 2gb for my mini from but it was much cheaper sourcing it overseas - and wow what a difference it made.Go to http://www.kingston.com ... they provide the replacement product codes for the different machines. I upgraded with a Kingston module (over R1000 cheaper than zastore
How did you get it here? I'm looking to upgrade the ram in my MBP and would like the cheapest option.
Obliging parental units.
Both ways at one time or another. My dad doesnt usually give it much thought and just sends things by airmail. Got my psp and memory stick that wayCarried in or posted?
What do you have in there right now? 1 x 1gb?
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Both ways at one time or another. My dad doesnt usually give it much thought and just sends things by airmail. Got my psp and memory stick that way
What do you have in there right now? 1 x 1gb?
To be honest, I bought it as is from the apple store in LA so I don't know. I would hope its 1 x 1gb but it could just as well be 2 x 512 which will annoy me no end when I finally get around to opening it.
Menu, About this mac, More info button, Memory - it will tell you what you have in there.To be honest, I bought it as is from the apple store in LA so I don't know. I would hope its 1 x 1gb but it could just as well be 2 x 512 which will annoy me no end when I finally get around to opening it.
And - er - um - more memory is good for parallels too!
Ah, didn't bother checking system profiler. Silly me. Its 1 x 1gb luckily.