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Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Apple iMac (G5-1.8GHz, 20-inch) System

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★★★★★
4.7

based on 35 reviews  

 

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★★★★★
4.6

$42.99

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Pros

  • Easy to install (32)
  • Reliable (22)
  • Fast (14)
  • Increases speed (12)
  • Excellent tech support (1)
  • So far so good thx (1)
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Cons

  • Unreliable performance (2)
  • Needed prof install (1)
  • No increase in speed (1)
  • Speed increase minimal (1)
  • There was no downside to (1)

Best Uses

  • Multimedia (13)
  • Multiple desktop applications (13)
  • Increased performance (12)
  • Gaming (3)
  • Back-up (1)
  • Enabled software upgrades (1)
  • Musical instrument (1)
 
 
 

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Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Apple iMac (G5-1.8GHz, 20-inch) System

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.3

$42.99

 

Product Reviews

Last update: Oct 19, 2009

Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Apple iMac (G5-1.8GHz, 20-inch) System Reviews

 
 
 

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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
So Easy

"I needed to add more memory to my MAC. When I called Apple I got this great customer service guy who told me what I needed to upgrade to Apple's Leopard Operating System. The first step was going to Crucial.[@]. Honestly, the guy at Apple made it super easy for me. He told me exactly what to buy on your site and then he sold me the Leopard program. He told me how to install the memory and then gave me key..." Read Full Review »

Jan 06, 2009 by Jane

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Didn't get a matching pair

"went from 500 mbts to 2 gbts with no change in speed on my I MAC..." Read Full Review »

Sep 25, 2008 by mike

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Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Apple iMac (G5-1.8GHz, 20-inch) System Review

Awesome!!!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Fast
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Increased Performance
  • Multimedia
  • Multiple desktop applications
 

"This product is awesome, our computer runs like it did when it was new! [...] install was a snap, will order from again!!!Thanks Crucial. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 19 2009
dramaqueentwu
Fort Worth TX
I am:
  • Casual User
Reviewed at:
Price: $42.99
 
 

Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Apple iMac (G5-1.8GHz, 20-inch) System Review

So Easy

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Fast
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Multiple desktop applications
 

"I needed to add more memory to my MAC. When I called Apple I got this great customer service guy who told me what I needed to upgrade to Apple's Leopard Operating System. The first step was going to Crucial.[@]. Honestly, the guy at Apple made it super easy for me. He told me exactly what to b …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jan 6 2009
Jane
Massachusetts
I am:
  • Power user
Reviewed at:
Price: $42.99
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Apple iMac (G5-1.8GHz, 20-inch) System Review

It's Like a New Computer !

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Fast

    Cons

  • Unreliable Performance

    Best Uses

  • Multiple desktop applications
 

"My local Apple store recommended the upgrade from the stock 256K of my 5 year old Imac G5 as it was really performing very slowly. After the 1GB installation, I thought I had a new computer and was very satisfied. However after installation and enjoyment of the phenomenal increased performance, th …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Feb 4 2009
Ric
Baltimore, MD
I am:
  • Power user
Reviewed at:
Price: $42.99
 
 

Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Apple iMac (G5-1.8GHz, 20-inch) System Review

High Quality Memory

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • Speed increase minimal

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"This G5 is the workhorse of our photography studio.

So processing an entire wedding shoot at once is not unusual.

We hoped the upgrade would provide a significant speed boost, but it provided only a minimal boost.

Crutial was wonderful to work with and got the right parts to us quickly.

They are …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Aug 5 2008
raw
Gaylord, MI
I am:
  • Power user
Reviewed at:
Price: $42.99
 
 

Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Apple iMac (G5-1.8GHz, 20-inch) System Review

Should have bought sooner

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Increased Performance
 

"I've been running an older iMac PowerPC G5 with 1.25 GBs of memory and Apple's latest OS (Leopard 10.5.6). Because the newer OS was taxing the machine somewhat, I upgraded its memory to 2 GBs (maximum) with the hope of a performance boost. I'm pleased with the results: quicker boot and shutdown, qu …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Feb 24 2009
Happy Retired Guy
Jacksonville, FL
I am:
  • Casual User
Reviewed at:
Price: $42.99
 
 
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$42.99

 

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