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Dennis M 1064
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p.1 #1 · Macbook Pro 15 and more Memory


Hey,

Just to be sure I order the correct thing, what is the most Memory this laptop can use, and what info do I need to get the right ones? Would like to get it right the first time. Also is there really good manufacturers you reccomend, and ones to stay away from.

Thinking about ordering from NewEgg. Let me know if there is a better source. THanks!

Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro10,1
Processor Name: Intel Core i7
Processor Speed: 2.6 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 4
L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 8 GB



May 04, 2013 at 08:30 AM
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p.1 #2 · Macbook Pro 15 and more Memory


crucial.com is my preferred supplier, Dennis
They've got a killer system scanner (free) that makes it almost impossible to order the wrong stuff.



May 04, 2013 at 08:37 AM
Dennis M 1064
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p.1 #3 · Macbook Pro 15 and more Memory


Thjanks TM

I did forget one thing. . .it is a Retina Display.



May 04, 2013 at 08:39 AM
Dennis M 1064
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p.1 #4 · Macbook Pro 15 and more Memory


Crap! The memory is soldered on the board! I had no idea. SO much for an upgrade.



May 04, 2013 at 08:43 AM
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p.1 #5 · Macbook Pro 15 and more Memory


Rut-roh! Sorry


May 04, 2013 at 09:07 AM
Dennis M 1064
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p.1 #6 · Macbook Pro 15 and more Memory


Looks like it uses "Flash" instead of RAM..

I guess that is a good thing.

God I'm getting old and outdated. . .



May 04, 2013 at 09:15 AM
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p.1 #7 · Macbook Pro 15 and more Memory


All my Macs have been refurbished through Apple. Same warranty, new, etc...get one with the SSD...screaming fast and 8GB memory should be fast enough for anything you throw at it.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/FC976LL/A/refurbished-macbook-pro-26ghz-quad-core-intel-i7-with-retina-display



May 04, 2013 at 06:29 PM
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p.1 #8 · Macbook Pro 15 and more Memory


Just go to the apple store, and then look elsewhere. That way you get the newest gear at the best price.




May 04, 2013 at 07:45 PM
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p.1 #9 · Macbook Pro 15 and more Memory


Get the most memory the machine will take, the largest SSD available, an external DVD, and the ports that you need/want including one for an external monitor.


May 04, 2013 at 10:05 PM
Dennis M 1064
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p.1 #10 · Macbook Pro 15 and more Memory


Actually, we already own the Mac Book. I had been looking to upgrade the memory. Thanks anyways though.

Jim, that looks like the same build we bought, on a Mid 2012 refurb.

Thanks,
Dennis



May 05, 2013 at 09:11 AM
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p.1 #11 · Macbook Pro 15 and more Memory


Correct. RAM is soldered to the board. I got mine with 8 GB and wish I had gotten 16 GB.

FWIW, it is possible to upgrade the SSD. For example, if you got it with the 256 GB SSD drive, you can go bigger. I just upgraded to a 480 GB SSD using a kit from Other World Computing (OWC).

Mark



May 12, 2013 at 04:15 PM
Kenneth Farver
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p.1 #12 · Macbook Pro 15 and more Memory


macsales.com Other World Computing for all of your Apple Needs


May 12, 2013 at 04:36 PM
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p.1 #13 · Macbook Pro 15 and more Memory


I believe apple should give you a little more information.


May 12, 2013 at 07:30 PM
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p.1 #14 · Macbook Pro 15 and more Memory


I'm on side with Crucial too. Have never been let down.


May 12, 2013 at 10:12 PM
Dennis M 1064
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p.1 #15 · Macbook Pro 15 and more Memory


Thanks Mark. That is good to know. We aren't asking too much of it at the moment, so I will see how well it plays after awhile, and will keep that in mind.



May 13, 2013 at 09:05 AM





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