What RAM is actually included? Amazon's description says that this comes with a single 1GB stick of ram, but Apple says it is 2 x 512MB. Anybody who actually got one from Amazon know what is actually the case? Thanks. What RAM is actually included? Amazon's description says that this comes with a single 1GB stick of ram, but Apple says it is 2 x 512MB. Anybody who actually got one from Amazon know what is... » Read More What RAM is actually included? Amazon's description says that this comes with a single 1GB stick of ram, but Apple says it is 2 x 512MB. Anybody who actually got one from Amazon know what is actually the case? Thanks. « Show Less
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Yep. I got mine today and it is 2x512M. I am pretty pissed. Amazon doesn't stand behind the description at all.
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It may be best in most cases to either a) buy directly from the manufacturer or b) some authorized resellers for a purchase of this type. I would recommend Macmall.com in the future. They are able to fully account for what is provided in-box when you purchase.
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Amazon denies any fault in this matter. Customer service says it's their policy to list what the manufacturer provides - and they will not make good on any errors. I'm very, very disappointed in Amazon for how they've handled this.
1155661
Would be interested in knowing this as well. A single stick would be great news, but chances are its an error.
1155662
I received my machine last night, it has two 512 meg dimms installed in it.
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goto a Mac forum and sell either one or both of those memory sticks = many people will buy them. You Mac will take 2GB ram chips = 4GB total, but can only use 3GB of that.http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304284take one stick out and add a 2GB Ram chip = 2.5GB. Crucial is usually the best for Ram -check with NewEgg.com for Ram feedback. There are new models of the iMac coming out soon also (a few weeks). =May have better Ram options.
769304
The one I bought has 8 GB RAM and the product description clearly said 8 GB. I did ask the seller to confirm HD and RAM size before I placed my order.
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Thank you for you reply.I guess I wasn't clear on what I was asking.Is the notebook upgradeable to 2 GB Ram? [it uses 200 pin 667,pc5300 memory] Is it hard or easy to open the case and get at the memory stick?Will it void my warranty? I'm afraid Crucial can't help me with these questions.
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I had the same question. Mine shipped with one 4GB and one empty slot. This makes it easy to add 4GB for under $40.
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I have this MB, and it absolutely refuses to work with all 4 slots filled. Didn't realize I had one of the "bad" ones until I tried to move to a 4x4Gb ram setup. Only the two ram slots farthest from the cpu work. But I love this board enough to be here shopping for a second one - makes a great fakeMac.
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There are 2 RAM slots. Unknown configuration of RAM-probably 2 sticks of 4GM. We purchased an added warranty with lap top so NO modifications may be done thus it isn't possible to provide you the specific configuration. This is an excellent computer BUT, it has no lighted keyboard which this model ought to have had and this model does have if you purchase directly from MSI. This is the cost differential I would imagine for them selling it on Amazon so that there is still profit...only if you were expecting a lighted keyboard for this model, you won't find it on this particular model sold thru Amazon. Still, great computer-runs well!
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I didn't notice the discrepancy in the description when I purchased this, but the RAM I personally received WAS pc3-14900. I actually popped the case open and double checked before responding. Though I would caution that when you see an item on Amazon, you're not always buying from the same seller that others reviewing the same product on the same page purchased from. There are lists on the right where you can find different prices and sellers. The seller I got mine from was called HighSpeed and I got exactly what I ordered. That's not to say at all that any other seller isn't going to give you the right item. Always check their feedback rating. If they have a really good one, chance are that they wouldn't still be doing business if they had been sending people other than what they paid for. I just wanted to clarify so I wasn't speaking for someone I'd never done business with. At least for my one experience with that seller, I was sent what I paid for so I would vouch for them. Hope that helps.
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sorry, i can't say for sure how many this Amazon one has because i sent it back since it was windows 8 instead of windows 7...i do know that the ram comes in pairs (of 2g and 4g)...i ended up getting mine from dell which has 2x2g plus 2x4g for 12g with no extra slots so has total of 4 slots.I would suggest writing seller and good luck with that as they did not answer my first inquiry.
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Use an app called Mactracker. It will tell you what type of RAM and how much you MacBook can actually use, in many cases it's a total of 8GB RAM even if Apple state 4GB.I installed 2x 4GB sticks into a MacBook and it was perfect. So chances are yours will as well. But use Mactracker and look at memory to see specs and maximum ammount of RAM that can be recognised.
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Yes it comes with 4gb of ram. (2x4) I added this memory and it works great. Great machine. Fast and stable.Silicon Power X-Power 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 MHz (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory SP008GXLYU18... Silicon Power X-Power 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 MHz (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory SP008GXLYU186NDA
1027468
Hello,Yes, whatever the title says for specs, that is what you should get. This machine originally shipped from Apple with 1Gb ram and a 120GB hard drive, but since has been upgraded with more ram and a larger hard drive. Thanks, Chris Betamacs
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Can someone clarify the ram in this? It looks from reviews, like it needs 1333 ram (which is PC3-10600..correct?), however looks like it comes with 2x1gb ddr3 800 mhz ram...so which one is it? Will any 2x2gb PC3-10600 work?
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As of March 3rd... Apple has shipped some from their online store and local stores have had some limited inventory. I asked Sunday afternoon at my local Apple store. They had two being used on display and said that they had sold some but no longer had any in inventory. The Apple online store indicates that they ship within 5-7 business days. I predict it will take a little while yet before Amazon starts to fulfill orders.As of March 15... Local Apple store still did not have any in stock. I do note that the 1TB version is soldout at BestBuy and they have dropped the price from $499 to $424, the 500GB version is also sold out at BestBuy and has price dropped from $299 to $254. As of March 3rd... Apple has shipped some from their online store and local stores have had some limited inventory. I asked Sunday afternoon at my local Apple store. They had two being used on display and said that they had sold some but no longer had any in inventory. The Apple online store indicates that they ship within 5-7 business days. I predict it will take a little while yet before Amazon starts to fulfill orders.As of March 15... Local Apple store still did not have any in stock. I do note that the 1TB version is soldout at BestBuy and they have dropped the price from... » Read More As of March 3rd... Apple has shipped some from their online store and local stores have had some limited inventory. I asked Sunday afternoon at my local Apple store. They had two being used on display and said that they had sold some but no longer had any in inventory. The Apple online store indicates that they ship within 5-7 business days. I predict it will take a little while yet before Amazon starts to fulfill orders.As of March 15... Local Apple store still did not have any in stock. I do note that the 1TB version is soldout at BestBuy and they have dropped the price from $499 to $424, the 500GB version is also sold out at BestBuy and has price dropped from $299 to $254. « Show Less
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Hello, We are currently selling this model only as configured. If you'd like to upgrade the RAM for this model you can find memory upgrade kits from other vendors. The 4GB kits are currently running approximately $40-$60 from other vendors & the 8GB upgrade kits are currently priced around $89 - $110 from other vendors. To upgrade the RAM, you would need to replace the 2 existing memory modules. This model is officially capable of supporting up to 4GB maximum RAM; but third party vendors also sell 8GB upgrade kits for this model that reportedly work fine. This model has 2 memory slots and supports 1066 MHz PC3-8500 DDR3 SO-DIMMs. Thank you, Discount Macs
832992
The listing is incorrect, it appears Amazon may have accidentally put the video RAM on there as there is 2GB of vRAM. There is 8GB (1x8GB) system RAM. We will bring this to their attention to get corrected.
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Actually, up until a couple of days ago on Apples iMac 20" Customize your Mac page, it said in the learn more link under RAM to 'choose the 1x1GB stick if you plan on upgrading later' or something like that. I emailed them... in a hopeless attempt to get them to actually add the option but all they did was removed that part in the learn more section :(
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This is not one of the base configurations for the MacBook Air, and thus Amazon.com won't offer it (it has never offered more than base configurations in the past). If you would like 8 GB of RAM in your Air, the most popular options is to order it from the Apple Store: http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac/family/macbook_air/selectI understand that B&H; may offer some 8 GB configurations, but you're guaranteed to get exactly what you want if you order it from the online Apple Store. That's what I did for mine - I have the 13"/i5/8 GB RAM/256 GB SSD configuration.