This might sound a bit 'snobbish' but I don't mean it to.....I buy all of my RAM from Apple. That way I know I'm getting quality RAM that WILL work in my Mac. I've never regretted it. Might pay a bit more, but at least you know what you're getting.
Tim On 3/14/05 8:32 AM, "Brian Stewart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Went out yesterday to "BEST BUY" looking for a 1 Gig Memory SO-DIMM for > my; > 12" PowerBook G4 867 MHz > > It requires a 266 MHz 200 pin SO-DIMM DDR memory chip. I found a 512 > Meg stick and was informed the 1 Gig chips don't exist. So much for the > "Geek SQUAD", should be "Geek Squids". Well the factory 256 Meg is just > not cutting it and I opted for a 512 Meg Card, I picked up a K-Byte > Memory Chip - 2100/2700 512 Meg DDR SO-DIMM chip for my powerbook. The > power book only sees 256 Meg of the 512 chip for a grand total of 384 > Meg. > > Good thing I picked it up at a local best buy to return it hassle free. > Anyone else have this problem? I had a similar problem with single > sided 256 PC133 SIMMS on my PeeCee. > > Any Suggestions? I would like to buy the memory local, it is better to > spend a little extra and have the ability to test and return the RAM if > there is a problem. I like "E-BIZZZ" but memory for an Apple Laptop > could be a pain in the butt. > > Brian > -- Exterminate all rational thought. -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
