4GB kit (2GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (15-inch) DDR3 System

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★★★★★
4.6

 

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Pros

  • Easy to install (43)
  • Reliable (35)
  • Increases speed (23)
  • Fast (14)
  • Good value (5)
  • High quality (5)
  • Durable (3)
  • Effective (3)
  • Good price / value (2)
  • Apple ddr3 laptop ram (1)
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Cons

  • Poor quality (3)
  • Hard to install (2)
  • First set failed (1)
  • Laptop crashes since upg (1)
  • No increase in speed (1)
  • Not compatible (1)
  • Tricky to install in mbp (1)
  • Unreliable (1)

Best Uses

  • Increased performance (37)
  • Multiple desktop applications (27)
  • Multimedia (19)
  • Bought it for the price (1)
  • Everyday use on laptop (1)
  • Game performance (1)
  • Graphic designer (1)
  • Great for vmware fusion2 (1)
  • Had to return (1)
  • I don't use it on my dog (1)
 
 
 

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4GB kit (2GBx2), 204-pin SODIMM, DDR3 PC3-8500, NON-ECC,

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Last update: Nov 19, 2009

4GB kit (2GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (15-inch) DDR3 System Reviews

 
 
 

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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
A must have upgrade for the gamer

"Everything from running the graphing calc or working in logic and final cut express to just unwinding playing WoW is much smoother since the upgrade. Seeing as this kit is less then half that apple is asking for the same grade memory doing this is a no brainer. installation was a little nerve wracking though. It wasn't as easy as my previous black MB. The instructions are none the less detailed and you should b..." Read Full Review »

May 28, 2009 by Master Michael

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
DOES NOT WORK FOR MACBOOK PRO LATE 2008

"Doesn't work for a Macbook Pro 2.4 gHz late 2008 model. Per the specs on the RAM this is the right module, however there is a glitch in the design of the new computer and certain memory manufacturers are not compatible with the macbook pro. This is the case with the Crucial memory and the brand new 2.4 gHz MBP. I opened a case with Apple and they say it's a known issue and advise buying memory from [...] too pri..." Read Full Review »

Nov 03, 2008 by No Nick Now

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4GB kit (2GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (15-inch) DDR3 System Review

DOES NOT WORK FOR MACBOOK PRO LATE 2008

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Low Quality
  • Not Compatible

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Doesn't work for a Macbook Pro 2.4 gHz late 2008 model. Per the specs on the RAM this is the right module, however there is a glitch in the design of the new computer and certain memory manufacturers are not compatible with the macbook pro. This is the case with the Crucial memory and the brand new …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Nov 3 2008
No Nick Now
San Jose, CA
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Price: $67.98
 
 

4GB kit (2GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (15-inch) DDR3 System Review

Works Better then Apple's OEM

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Cheaper
  • Easy To Install
  • Increases Speed
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Increased Performance
  • Multimedia
  • Multiple desktop applications
 

"I got the Ram on time and in working condition. I installed it right away and there was no problems. At the apple store the price was beyond reason, so I looked for another option. I am glad I choose Crucial, because it work better than OEM.



If you need a cheap upgrade for ram without sacrificing …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 10 2009
Suche
D.C.
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  • Power user
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Price: $67.98
 
 

4GB kit (2GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (15-inch) DDR3 System Review

A must have upgrade for the gamer

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Increases Speed
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • Tricky to install in MBP

    Best Uses

  • Game performance
  • Multimedia
  • Multiple desktop applications
 

"Everything from running the graphing calc or working in logic and final cut express to just unwinding playing WoW is much smoother since the upgrade. Seeing as this kit is less then half that apple is asking for the same grade memory doing this is a no brainer. installation was a little nerve wrack …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 28 2009
Master Michael
New York City
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  • Power user
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Price: $67.98
 
 

4GB kit (2GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (15-inch) DDR3 System Review

Crucial for Apple is a Healthy Choice!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Fast
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Increased Performance
  • Multimedia
  • Multiple desktop applications
 

"We bought a MacBook Pro for our daughter who is going off to college to study Graphic Design. All the professors said to get a MAC. This was our first experience with MACs, though we've upgraded all our PC's in the house with Crucial memory. Crucial helped us select the correct memory, gave us a gui …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 27 2009
Katiesmom
St. Louis, MO
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  • Casual User
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

4GB kit (2GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (15-inch) DDR3 System Review

One set worked one set failed

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Speeds up my computer

    Cons

  • First set failed

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I ordered two sets of these memory modules (4 in total) to max out the RAM on two new MacBook Pro (late 2008 model).One set failed; the other set is fine. Crucial replaced the bad set relatively promptly,and now I am waiting for my daughter to give up her computer for 30 minutes so I can insert the …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 4 2008
Bill
Los Angeles
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