[Nobody]

Hi. I was searching for RAM for my iBook, and newegg.com caught my eye: 1GB modules for less than $100. Surprisingly cheap, since Apple wanted $200+ for the same upgrade. Although, these are brands I've never heard of. I'm interested in hearing your opinions/experiences about this site and cheap RAM.
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[Pilot]

I don't recall 1GB models for under 100 - I remember seeing a Kingmax stick for ~150.

[504jumper]

for what it's worth, i've been going through Data Memory Systems for the past 5 years. I've bought 64, 256 & 512 megs from them for my Pismo PB & my girlfriend's 500 MHz iBook (white). i've been quite satisfied w/ their products and customer service. People who know more than me say, RAM is RAM, and i don't need to buy the RAM from Apple. That sounds good to me.
Anyway, our 2 laptops have been chugging along without problems. hope this helps.

[Nobody]

Here is the list of the RAM I spied. newegg.com
The Rosewill RAM seems to have at least one satisfied customer based on reviews.
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[Ott_Phenotne]

Are you sure that's a Laptop dimm? Looks kinda big to me.
Any how I've had luck with the vendors @ ramseeker

[Nobody]

Apple's specifications for the iBook's RAM is PC 2100. That's what I looked for on newegg.com. Did I read the specifications wrong? Although I'm looking at RAM Seeker as you suggested.
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[johnd0e]

hi guys,
just a short (and probably dumb) question from my part:
will my spare PC2700 DDR333 S0-DIMMs (originally delivered in my beloved powerbook) work with a friends G4 ibook (2004)? they should work, but I'm definitely not sure.... /forums/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
any short note/hint etc will be appreciated /forums/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Ott_Phenotne]

PC2100 implies the speed of the memory. The iBook takes a SO-Dimm which is a different shape than desktop memory. If you look at the chips side by side the SO-Dimm will be shorter & squarer.

[Nobody]

I DID read the specs wrong, then /forums/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Sorry, it was a huge mistake on my part. Well, better start looking all over again...
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[The_Ghost]

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will my spare PC2700 DDR333 S0-DIMMs (originally delivered in my beloved powerbook) work with a friends G4 ibook (2004)? they should work, but I'm definitely not sure....

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Yes, the iBook will downclock the 2700 so it will run at the speed of the iBook's specified 2100.

[The_Ghost]

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Hi. I was searching for RAM for my iBook, and newegg.com caught my eye: 1GB modules for less than $100. Surprisingly cheap, since Apple wanted $200 for the same upgrade. Although, these are brands I've never heard of. I'm interested in hearing your opinions/experiences about this site and cheap RAM.

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You can use PC2100 DDR266 200 pin SO-DIMM or PC2700 DDR333 200 pin SO-DIMM at least if your iBook is a 1 GHz. I use generic RAM from Fry's or its Outpost.com. Fry's/Outpost.com also has excellent prices on name brand. Check Outpost.com out; Fry's brick and mortar usually will match the prices of Outpost--assuming they are not already the same. I prefer buying RAM from a brick and mortar so I can return it quickly/easily if it is bad. My Fry's 1 GB generic works perfectly. If generic, or name brand, is not bad "out of the box," then it should last a long time.

[Nobody]

Hehehe... I'm guessing we don't have Fry's here in San Antonio, so I'll be looking at Outpost.com.
Thanks for your replies.
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[The_Ghost]

You are very welcome.