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Apple Offering 8 GB RAM Kits for 2.93 GHz and 2.66 GHz 15" MacBook Pros


Apple has begun offering 8 GB RAM upgrade kits for the 2.93 GHz and 2.66 GHz models of the latest unibody 15" MacBook Pro, despite the published technical specifications claiming support for a maximum of 4 GB in these higher-end models. Apple is not currently offering the 8 GB kit for the entry-level 2.4 GHz 15" MacBook Pro, which also claims support for a maximum of 4 GB of RAM.

While Apple computers frequently support additional RAM beyond the published maximums, Apple typically limits its recommended RAM offerings to those maximums. This requires customers wishing to upgrade to higher RAM kits to either purchase Apple RAM kits intended for other models using the same RAM but supporting the higher maximum or turn to third-party suppliers who frequently offer such kits advertised for models that unofficially support the higher RAM configuration.

Apple's 8 GB RAM kit retails for $1200, significantly higher than similar offerings from many third-party RAM vendors.

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38 months ago
Wasn't there some sort of firmware or software limitation stopping the Unibody Macbooks/ Macbook pros from using more than 4Gig of RAM? Is anyone aware of a software update to remedy this?

Maybe 10.5.7 has something to do with this?

Jay
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38 months ago
Well maybe I'm missing something or Apple just pulled it 'cause it's not there now. It's only there for the 17" model.

EDIT: Ahh, nevermind, I was just looking at the config page and now I see it on the memory page (accessories).
Funny how they don't yet have it as an option yet in the customize page.
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38 months ago
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38 months ago
I wonder, would this work for the Penryn MBPs? Using either Apple's kit or a 3rd party?
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38 months ago
What about the 2.53GHz MBP? What's the main difference besides the CPU in the 2.53GHz and 2.66GHz versions? Do they have different logic boards which lets the 2.66GHz version accept 8GB and the 2.53GHz limited to 6GB?
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38 months ago

I wonder, would this work for the Penryn MBPs? Using either Apple's kit or a 3rd party?

No.
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38 months ago
dam, that's expensive but i guess if you NEED it then why not but it certainly nice to have.
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38 months ago
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38 months ago

I wonder, would this work for the Penryn MBPs? Using either Apple's kit or a 3rd party?


I believe the Penryn MBPs and the last generation of white/black plastic MacBooks will go up to 6GB of RAM.
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38 months ago
i talked to the "geniuses" at the apple store and they believe that this is a mistake.
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