Crucial 4GB kit (2GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (15.4-inch) System

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★★★★★
4.6

 

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Pros

  • Easy to install (168)
  • Reliable (139)
  • Fast (75)
  • Increases speed (66)
  • Large capacity / good size (3)
  • Confidence builder (1)
  • Easy return process (1)
  • Highly recommended (1)
  • I didn't put it in (1)
  • Macs love memory (1)
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Cons

  • No increase in speed (8)
  • Unreliable performance (4)
  • Hard to install (3)
  • Slow transfer (2)
  • Annoying packaging (1)
  • Apps still hang a bit (1)
  • Doesn't cure world hunger (1)
  • I'm maxed out now (1)
  • No instruction for my pc (1)
  • No instructions (1)

Best Uses

  • Multiple desktop applications (112)
  • Multimedia (79)
  • Increased performance (68)
  • Gaming (11)
  • Back-up (2)
  • Compiling (1)
  • Everyday (1)
  • Graphic design (1)
  • Imovie (1)
  • Macbook pro (1)
 
 
 

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4GB kit (2GBx2), 200-pin SODIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300, NON-ECC,

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Last update: Nov 13, 2009

Crucial 4GB kit (2GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (15.4-inch) System Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★☆
4.0
As usual, Crucial....

"As usual, Crucial delievers. Cheapest Mac RAM I found anywhere (even cheaper than [@] )as I was looking to upgrade my MacBook Pro from 2GB DDR2 PC2-5300 to 4 GB. Since it was so cheap I figured I'd spring a bit more for 2 day shipping and it was delivered on the day they said it would be 2 business days later. I'm a hard core home and business user and always use Crucial for my gaming and work rigs. Don't be..." Read Full Review »

Feb 02, 2009 by iTommyBoy

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Two memory chips would not work together

"I needed to increase the RAM in my 3 year old MacBook Pro. The "preferred" way is to replace the one memory chip in the laptop with two that "match" and Crucial is the preferred provider. The guy in the Apple store "showed me how to install them" then he "showed me how to check what was wrong" since the computer wouldn't boot up with both installed. It would with each individually but not if both were installed..." Read Full Review »

Nov 13, 2009 by Betty

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Crucial 4GB kit (2GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (15.4-inch) System Review

Two memory chips would not work together

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Easy return process

    Cons

  • Worked individually not t

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I needed to increase the RAM in my 3 year old MacBook Pro. The "preferred" way is to replace the one memory chip in the laptop with two that "match" and Crucial is the preferred provider. The guy in the Apple store "showed me how to install them" then he "showed me how to check what was wrong" sinc …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Nov 13 2009
Betty
Syracuse
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  • Casual User
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Price: $51.99
 
 

Crucial 4GB kit (2GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (15.4-inch) System Review

If you are even considering an upgrade..

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Fast
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Increased Performance
 

"If you are considering an upgrade - several factors made a huge difference in choosing Crucial -1. recommended by the Apple "genius"2. The software determining the correct hardware simplified the decision3. East to order [...]SUGGESTIONS: I was a tad reticent to install - instructions would have bee …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 19 2009
hamsa
Portland OR
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  • Power user
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Crucial 4GB kit (2GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (15.4-inch) System Review

As usual, Crucial....

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Fast
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Gaming
  • Multimedia
  • Multiple desktop applications
 

"As usual, Crucial delievers. Cheapest Mac RAM I found anywhere (even cheaper than [@] )as I was looking to upgrade my MacBook Pro from 2GB DDR2 PC2-5300 to 4 GB. Since it was so cheap I figured I'd spring a bit more for 2 day shipping and it was delivered on the day they said it would be 2 busines …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 2 2009
iTommyBoy
Titletown USA (Green Bay, WI)
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  • Power user
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Crucial 4GB kit (2GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (15.4-inch) System Review

Smooths Performance, Doesn't Improve It

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install

    Cons

  • No Increase In Speed

    Best Uses

  • Multimedia
  • Multiple desktop applications
 

"I upgraded my MacBook Pro from 2GB to 4GB of RAM. My order shipped faster than promised and the RAM was very easy to install. I use my MacBook for illustration with Adobe's Photoshop and Illustrator applications and Manga Studio. I decided to upgrade my RAM after I noticed excessive lag when drawing …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Aug 29 2008
B. Belew
Fremont, CA
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Price: $51.99
 
 

Crucial 4GB kit (2GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (15.4-inch) System Review

Memory definitely makes a difference

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Increases Speed
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • Difficult To Install

    Best Uses

  • Gaming
  • Multimedia
  • Multiple desktop applications
 

"The memory is excellent and definitely speeded up the Macbook Pro as I tend to open up a lot of applications. I did not believe that Entourage used up so much memory. On 2GB I would quit it to save some when working with other stuff missing important mail. Now it sits quietly in the background.



T …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 5 2008
Rama
Herndon,VA
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Price: $51.99
 
 
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