Good news for all the mac users.

Machines is doing a great promotion in February which is top up for the 2gb memory ram for only RM299 ( previously was 1199 then reprice to RM699, now RM299 ) It is worth to upgrade ur mac ram in February

Other than ram, others just like normal lolx. 2x rebate (for the next item) is given out for machines members.

For more informations pls visit http://www.machines.com.my

Can anyone update the promotions in mac studio, maccity or epicentre? Consumer got the rights to choose

wah....waht ram they giving ar???

@BibirOn,
It didn't state whether u need to purchase a unit in order to be eligible for the RM299 top up RAM I wouldn't mind forking out additional RM299 for a 2GB RAM except I can't afford to buy another machine!

It sure looks like I've to find ways to get a machine's membership now ! *sigh*

get an iPod Shuffle to become a member...cheapest way

@babyk,
You mean that RM299 2GB is for members? As long as u hold a machines membership card, u are entitled to purchase the RAM at RM299?

PS: I don't mind an iPhone, not an iPod Shuffle

I can borrow my membership card if anyone wants it.

yeah... me too. i have my membership card for 'rent'

@Cello,
Thanks - and will buzz u when I need it `k? *grins*

@ifer,
Rent?! It's not like u don't benefit from our purchases

do u think it is a great bargain??? i mean, with rm300 u can get a normal notebook ram at 4GB liao...

haha exactly..even a performance ram like crucial, patriot and ocz cost below 400 for a 4gb kit ram..

We are talking about apple rams are we?

Lol, think Apple.... think 'super premium prices for valueless items if they weren't branded as Apple' Let me get this straight.... Is this RM299 for a top up OF 2GB of RAM (add 2GB), or a top up TO 2Gb of RAM (increase to 2GB)?

Either way, it's still not cheap at all. Typical Apple pricing, nothing to get excited about really....

no need to waste money la

@-Jonathan-
we do talk about apple ram, but as far as i know that new macs can put in normal notebook ram rite??

@Samanoske Akechi
i think add another 2GB ram, means if by default is 1GB ram, with this promo u will get a total of 3GB ram i guess...

It is just normal value ram which are CERTIFIED ....

Exactly. Save few 100buck

Not to say new mac la. older mac also can. As long as you know which the actual type of ram, example like the speed and clock speed of the apple RAM.

Exactly.

Apple RAM is just CERTIFIED or 100% guarantee works in your machine. Btw, other brand also got such ram, like Dell and etc

This is quite dumb actually. I mean, their certification literally proves almost nothing. If the MacBook screws up and they end up replacing some faulty RAM, what good would their certification prove as then?

Well, it doesnt stated that u ve to purchase a new mac to entitle for the 2gb memory ram, correct me if i made a mistake.

So for example, if for the macbook, it comes with 2 sticks of 512 memory ram. So if u top up the 2gb memory ram, u can upgrade ur machines to 2.5 memory.

Previously the Epicentre is giving out free the 1gb memory ram with any purchase of iMac.

Latest update: Machines is closed on 7pm today for annual dinner.

Samanoske Akechi
do you have any facts or are you just shooting off?

I meant no offence, if any has been inflicted. What I meant to express was my concerns over warranty claims. Not that I'm being a blind critic on Apple's pricing traditions or anything, but it just adds to the fact that the extra bit that we're paying extra money for is the mere exclusiveness and branding alone. In terms of guarantee and peace of mind, I doubt any certification would be worth a wooden nickel to the user with a faulty Mac with the supposedly 100% guranteed functional hardware.

Sorry, yeah. Perhaps I am making some unnecessary critical comments....

This post has been edited by Samanoske Akechi: Jan 31 2008, 05:55 PM

actually the certification is just a compatibility wit the macs. because some cheapo rams like apacer or something even cheaper wouldn't work in a mac.

here is something wise you can do instead of getting a 2gb upgrade for RM299 in machines, get a value ram from corsair or mushkin. their 2gb single stick ram is barely RM200 and performs better than any other oem rams.

just my dua sen.

errr...actually mac studio in lyp oso got promo buy new macbook get backpack and 1 gb ram..if top up 100 can get 2gb ram...

not true. KTA RAMS are guaranteed not to cause kernel panics. if they do, you can return them for another stick, because working KTA RAM is guaranteed by Kingston to work perfectly.

This post has been edited by xaw5126: Jan 31 2008, 06:23 PM

the certificate only works when something like kernel panics attack your lappie. if not, this piece of paper is for bragging rights only.

if you want my 2 cents worth of advise, for rm 400, head down to lowyat and you can get 2 sticks of 2gb kingston/corsair for rm 300 (thats the price i paid last month) or less (i am sure it's lower now)

so far, there is only like what? 2 out of 100+ users who complain about their value RAMs

@BibirOn,
Ok... I'll check it out with my Machines reseller but I still don't have that Machines membership card *grins*

Sure.

does Kingston 2GB RAM works in Macbook?

Follow the instructions below:

*yeah*

get my answer =)

Good for you.

rofl wtf is that? self pwnage? jjjajaja

Actually that made me laugh hard. Sorry diners.

So, despite Apple allowing DIY RAM upgrades within warranty period, do the RAMs have to be removed when sending the Macbook in for service/repairs?

I think no since Apple allow DIY RAM upgrade.

i intend to get 2x2gb ram for my new macbook.

According to apple website, the spec required is 667MHz DDR2 (PC2-5300) 2x1GB SO-DIMMs and i checked with machines, the staff mentioned KTA ram. Shops selling KVR ram.

What's the difference between KVR & KTA? could we use KVR?

Thanks for any advice as i'm still very new to apple world.

Some users have successfully installed KVR RAMs into their Mac and runs without problem and some not. So using KVR RAMs sometimes will work and sometimes it will not.

Conclusion is better get those Apple Certified RAM.

Or if you want to play around with these IT electronics, go ahead and try each RAM and read more articles about it.

do I have to keep posting that comic here?
do a google search la... cos the answers are not here. Apple experts are not easily found in LY.net

more reading here
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=6234227


This post has been edited by xaw5126: Feb 3 2008, 07:28 PM

xaw5126,

Since you are working for a reseller, can I know how often does value RAMs cause problems?

I have Corsair Value RAM since April 2007 and I had no problems so far.

thanks

This ram promotion thing, for machines members only or open to all?

The advertisement on the web page itself is confusing. Suddenly one place say for member, then the other side didnt say anything about member.

Thanks.

kwekeugene
i think you don't understand. we do not recommend our customers ever to use KVR (ValueRAM). if you have problems with ValueRAM, we will first test with original Apple RAM.
so, I don't have any idea how often my customers have problems with ValueRAM.

ok , we understand ... KTA IS WAY BETTER

Yeah, we understand, we understand.....

no need to start your line with

'you don't understand' ......

Hey, computers from vendor is way better, certified, guaranteed.... Dell/Acer/Alienware .... so everyone should buy from them?
Then all the shop in Lowyat close down cos no one ever built their own anymore?

KTA is certified, but if KVR or other value ram works like charm and don't caused any problem. What's wrong with it? Here is not UK or US where the price difference between KTA and KVR is just the price of a meal. We are talking DOUBLE here.

ed0gawa.
you sound angry. its not about its from vendor or not from vendor. its manufactured to a different specification, which is Apple's specification. that way, its guaranteed not to cause problems.
if the ValueRAM works fine, sure it works fine. if it does not, do you think the shop you bought it from will let you give it back simply because it doesn't work on your Mac?

final analysis, its your computer. if you use parts that don't meet the manufacturer's spec, its still your computer and you get to fix it.

Agree with xaw5126.

If your KVR RAM is working, then it is.
If it is not, then it is not. It is like playing around.

To play safe, get certified Apple RAMs. As simple as that.

Anyway, what is KTA stands for..?

I remember reading somewhere that all ram in this world are produced solely by a few number of company. You will see lots of brands around with the same specs and stuff. but thre are price differences between them. It's like they choose the best 10% and sell it at a higher price, because it's tested and guranteed good, then the rest 90%, they will sell to other company and then chop other company signature and sell as their own. All in all, they are from the same production house. Out of so many ram production, there are alot of faulty pieces lying around. If you are going for KVR, chances of getting a faulty ram is much higher, may be by 10%? (just a rough count) Because the production of ram requires expensive stuff and expensive method. It's a field where margin is tight and small. Something similiar to paper industry, where the profit margin is very small, unless you do it big scale.

xaw5126,

Thanks for the reply.

You guys could think of it as "insurance". KTA is buying RAM and the assurance it will work. KVR on the other hand, so far has worked for many Mac users, but may cause problems.

Does Apple or Kingston specify whether or not KTA and KVR RAMs are different in any way besides the extra buck for insurance, branding and guarantee? That way we can come to a verdict on whether or not people are merely paying for the branding, or is there something behind it all in reality?

This post has been edited by Samanoske Akechi: Feb 7 2008, 11:39 AM

yes, they do. but this isn't the place to answer that question.

may I ask again, why do LY.net members hardly ever google, instead they always seem to be asking questions here, which are easily and immediately answered by someone else, somewhere else?

my personal advise is, if I buy my macbook or macbook pro from a place that I am comfortable. I will go back to the same reseller to ask for advise, unless you know what you are getting.
Usually the Apple store has their certified technician and they know what RAM is good for what machines, I dunt think so their will sell you something that end up gets complaints from customer. unless they make a huge mistake which seldom the case.

This post has been edited by sonnettech-asia: Feb 7 2008, 12:37 PM

Looks like no one agree with ed0gawa, don't worry mate I'm on your side. Agree with him when he said Here is not UK or US where the price difference between KTA and KVR is just the price of a meal. We are talking DOUBLE here. I would buy the KVR and if there's problem I don't think going back to the shop and change to a new one will cost you double the price.

Anyway, I've use KVR ram for my iBook, iMac and MacBook for this past 5 to 6 years and so far, I faced no problem because before buy I bring my Mac together and tell the shop I will only buy if they allow me to test the RAM first and if no kernel panic problem I will buy it. So far, all the shop I went, allow me to do that.

Maybe I do that because I didn't own much money to spend double like some of you, but at least, it's satisfy me

It's like international shipping fees You pay an extra buck for insurance, then you can feel assured that your expenditure is guranteed. Pay less without insurance, you'll still get your shipment most of the time, but still there is a heightened probability of losing your item during shipping.

It's all about how much you're willing to spend

Most people are talking about Kingston, just because the name is more often mentioned, I would say do consider Corsair Value Ram, I had then for more than a year now, no problems whatsoever.

Correct me if i'm wrong, Kingston Value Rams are tested randomly, means not every piece of ram out of the factory are tested, whereas Corsair tests each and every piece.

I'm using Corsair too.. so far so good =)

For information, Epicentre @ Pavillion also run the same promotion..