Yes, but make sure you test the RAM on the spot, cause Macbook is very picky when comes to RAM. For example, I bought a Kingston 4GB RAM label "KVR". After using for while, I got beach ball problem when launching some applications. Went back to the shop changed to Apple Certified RAM label "KTA", no more beach ball problem, everything works fine.
The funny thing is one of my friend use "KVR" RAM, don't get the beach ball problem at all. So I guess its depends on your luck.

This post has been edited by mamakap: Nov 7 2009, 06:24 PM

the best place to buy ram http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/

i'm using 'KVR' kingston ram now
just upgrade today, will observe how is it going

I don't mind paying them to do it for me as I am no expert in this . Might as well just to get them to do it rather than me spoiling it . Oh yea , I noticed something as well ... Does the Mhz matters on the ram ?

I have seen it on my lappy saying that 1GB DDR3 1067Mhz ... What if I get higher MHZ or Lower ? Will it affect anything ? And does it matter whether 5400 RPM or 7200 RPM to use on my HDD ?

MBP's Internal HDD / RAM

This post has been edited by Thalmes: Nov 7 2009, 09:50 PM

You should get DDR3 1067MHz SODIMM. 1333MHz is also backward compatible. But your mac will only run at 1067MHz.

As of HDD, the faster the RPM, the faster the drive access and write files. In layman terms. But many cases it's matter of seconds or minutes. 7200rpm drive for laptop also come in smaller capacity at the moment. 320GB WD Black is the common one. The 500gb n 1TB drive you seek is still at 5400RPM only.

today i finally upgraded to 4GB ram

photo as follow:




This post has been edited by kimurastanley: Nov 7 2009, 11:24 PM

How much you bought for the 1pc of 2GB DDR3 ? cause I see the price is increasing..


By the way, I upgraded my HD to 500GB WD Scorpio Blue (Model : WDC WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0) .. till now no problem..

This post has been edited by siawgu: Nov 8 2009, 07:28 AM

But MBP still cannot support 1TB internal HDD yet right ? Or have not been proven safe ?


How much did you pay for it ? It's internal HDD right ?

Yap. Internal de. I got it for RM288..

for 1TB, I too sure yet cos it bigger size than the normal NB HDD

Will it be more expensive if buy from internet??
I'm not sure about Mac price cause I'm still consider new to Mac.
But my company bought 1 piece 2GB from internet and I actually found that it is MYR40 cheaper if buy at lowyat.
So, not sure Mac if I buy from internet will it be expensive than buy from lowyat.

i think now is RM150 per piece
i buy in SG cost me $65 for each

Am considering upgrading my external LCD, currently 1680X1050 to a 1920X1200 but a little worried my MB's GMA950 may not be able to handle it. As much as Intel says it can, I have yet to be able to find a real life situation that says it's totally compatible.

Any suggestions? Ideas? Advice?

can upgrade the LCD? how to do that?

why dont u go to the website n look at their prices? normally buying local is cheaper since no need to pay for shipping. unless you wanna go for brands like OWC, Crucial, then have to get online since they dont sell it in malaysia AFAIK

yeah, all the shops i see sell rm150-160

he said wanna upgrade external LCD... juz buy new one n plug-n-play lor.. hehe

Haha.. Currently connected to a Dell E228WFP, entry level monitor, thinking of upgrading to a Dell U2410 UltraSharp, at the same time can hook up my old PS2 to it. Just need to make sure my MB's GMA950 can power it up.

Yup. External. Any advice? The Dell U2410 UltraSharp will cost RM1,599 now, not really expensive for an IPS LCD I guess, but at that price I can also buy a 32' LCD TV with some to spare. Sigh..

How many of you Bootcampers have installed Windows 7 and running it on BootCamp ? Any Comments ? Can run games without any problem ? Do you guys experience from any trouble / problem while installing Windows 7 ?

oh, i see. Pai seh not seeing properly.
But some ppl are talking something about the green/pink tint issue of U2410.

http://en.community.dell.com/forums/t/19297120.aspx

Yea I noticed some feedbacks on the tint issue, only consolation is Dell is honouring the warranty replacement policy. Anyway I need to ensure my MB can power it up first, might look into other monitors as well.

using win 7 pro (32 and 64)
it does give problem, as the driver is not design for win 7, it may crash
i had experiences on both 32 and 64 bit

waiting for the upgrade of Bootcamp.
Hope it will work perfectly with Win7