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    RAM Question for Macbook Pro

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Jake47, Dec 13, 2007.

  1. Jake47

    Jake47 Newbie

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    Will 2gb of RAM for the macbook pro run fast and smooth?
     
    Jake47, Dec 13, 2007
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    Arquis Kojima Worshiper

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    I've had no problems with 2GB of RAM.
     
    Arquis, Dec 13, 2007
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  3. MYK

    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    Yes. Unlike Bill, Steve isn't big friends with after market upgrades. 2GB would fly on OSX.
     
    MYK, Dec 13, 2007
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  4. diggy

    diggy Notebook Deity

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    2 gigs will do just fine in that machine
     
    diggy, Dec 13, 2007
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  5. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Don't the MBPs come standard with 2 GB anyways?

    But yes, 2 GB of RAM will really help. Applications open faster, things don't lag as much (not that they lag a lot with 1 GB though), generally everything is faster without spending too much cash.
     
    Sam, Dec 13, 2007
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  6. niemassacre

    niemassacre Notebook Evangelist

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    2 gigs runs Leopard exceptionally well. I recently upgraded to 4 gigs, and, with normal use, don't see any real difference. So, yea, 2 gigs will serve you just fine.
     
    niemassacre, Dec 13, 2007
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  7. Sneaky_Chopsticks

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    2 gigs is just fine.

    I have 4 gigs on my macbook pro...since I use windows and the apple OS simultaneously.
     
    Sneaky_Chopsticks, Dec 13, 2007
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    i have extensive experience using 2gb's and 4gb's with my mbp for extended periods of time, and for normal use you will likely not notice any difference, the real difference shows when you start using intensive programs that are infinitely ram hungry.
     
    circa86, Dec 14, 2007
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  9. BigAus

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    2 gigs is plenty for everyday tasks. I have tried 4 gig and 1 gig and not that much difference, although is noticeable.

    If you haven't bought the MBP yet make sure you at least try it before you buy more ram. You will most likely be happy with it.
     
    BigAus, Dec 16, 2007
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