Apple Quietly Drops Prices on 4 GB RAM Modules for 27-Inch iMac
New RAM upgrade pricing for 27-inch iMac models
Alongside today's release of refreshed MacBook Pros, Apple also quietly reduced the price of build-to-order upgrades for 4 GB RAM modules in its 27-inch iMacs.
In the United States, upgrading from the standard 4 GB configuration of 2 x 2 GB to an 8 GB configuration of 2 x 4 GB modules now carries a $400 price hike, down from a $600 charge previously. Upgrading all the way to the maximum of 16 GB in a 4 x 4GB configuration now costs $1000 compared to the previous $1400 charge.
Old RAM upgrade pricing for 27-inch iMac models
While the smaller 21.5-inch iMac can support 4 GB RAM modules in its four slots for a total of 16 GB, Apple's build-to-order options only permit customers to upgrade to a total of 8 GB of RAM in a 4 x 2 GB configuration. Consequently, Apple pricing for 21.5-inch iMac configurations remains unchanged.
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24 months ago
Their price for 4GB so-dimms is pretty decent now. I never thought I would be saying that about apple ram!
24 months ago
yea nice to see decent prices for RAM, hopefully Apple will make it ~$200 to upgrade to a 128gb SSD on MBP 13
24 months ago
it's because people can replace it on their own. I'd still recommend replacing it yourself to anyone just to get comfortable with working on your own computer.
Then again, is it possible to do on the new macbook pro's without voiding the warranty? Can someone please answer?
Then again, is it possible to do on the new macbook pro's without voiding the warranty? Can someone please answer?
24 months ago
This article is proof that someone always has to vote negative on something. :p Seriously, what's negative about a price drop on RAM?
24 months ago
This article is proof that someone always has to vote negative on something. :p Seriously, what's negative about a price drop on RAM?
My guess is the two who voted negative just bought iMacs at the higher RAM price yesterday. I'd be a tad upset too.
24 months ago
Good call on Apple's part, with the educational discount it's even better to get RAM through Apple instead of OWC now.
24 months ago
I had a relative who just bought an iMac. Wonder if he can get a refund.
I'm sure if it's within the normal return period and the store has a price-guarantee... worth trying anyway. ;)
24 months ago
Cue the moaners: "IT'S STILL TOO MUCH, AAARGHH I HATE MY LIFE!!!!"
It's like you can read my mind. :eek::p;)
j/ks ram drop good. Though I do not mind doing it myself.
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