skyhighmac Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I found this story about a Wired magazine's editor having his macbook hard drive fail. I thought this was interesting, as I own a macbook, and I hope my drive doesn't fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda75 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 If it's a macbook hard drive problem then watch this: I don't live near an Apple Store so I haven't had to deal with their "genius bar" but I find it hard to believe that they won't give you your hard drive back. I used to own a powerbook and it's hard drive died on me so I had to send it in. I used powerbookresq (new url is www.iresq.com) They have an excellent delivery service, fair prices and the best turn around time anywhere. I wouldn't use them for something simple like a macbook hard drive swap but if it was something serious and your warranty has run out, then I'd definitely recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(MoC) Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 No wonder, probably it overheated. And apple acted like douche-bags... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyhighmac Posted December 29, 2007 Author Share Posted December 29, 2007 I just didn't like the part that he was overcharged and couldn't keep his drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(MoC) Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 That's the whole reason why, its all because of the drive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special-K Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 I wouldn't go through the Apple Store. My MacBook has a 120Gig HDD and I know damn well I'm going to need to up it to 250. There's no way I'm paying outrageous Apple prices. For the HDD or the Ram (which is also getting up'd). By the way, anyone think you really need 4GB of ram in a MacBook? I'm definitely not wanting to go crazy if it's going to be unused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyhighmac Posted December 29, 2007 Author Share Posted December 29, 2007 I'm thinking about 4gb, 4gb would only really help during video stuff, and newegg sells 4gb for $65 so its tempting. I might install one 2gb module and then another 2gb module when I have a bit more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special-K Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Same thing I'm planning on doing. After I get a new hard drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloutmacstoday Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 wait... i thought macbooks only supported 3 gigs tops of ram? EDIT: thats my old macbook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassJAw Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 3.3 gigs tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyhighmac Posted December 30, 2007 Author Share Posted December 30, 2007 Mine only spports 3gb too, but I'll probably still put in four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloutmacstoday Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 what company (from newegg) sells the best ram? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~pcwiz Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 There are lots of good manufacturers: OCZ, Kingston, Corsair, GeIL, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloutmacstoday Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 is g.skill good. it's the cheapest for 2 * 1gb, and has the best reviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac-mini Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 thats what i got for my mac mini and it works fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyhighmac Posted December 30, 2007 Author Share Posted December 30, 2007 I've never used gskill. All the computers in the house run on corsair memory, never had a single bad stick or problem. You can get a Corsair 2gb stick for $35 here. That give you 2gb + whatever is in your macbook right now. More ram, cheaper. I'm doing that. (Buying that exact stick) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloutmacstoday Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 (edited) but wait, i have an older macbook and here it says that mine can only handle 2 gigs EDIT: wait, imma just get 2 of these Edited December 30, 2007 by AllOutMacsToday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyhighmac Posted December 30, 2007 Author Share Posted December 30, 2007 Oh, you have the first one, sorry! Those are really good deals. Just order them before the 31st because thats when the mail-in rebate purchase period ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special-K Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 I heard here is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itisme25 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I have new 17" MBP and I run 4 GIG of ram in it. I do a ton of Virtulization for work so I need it. If it wasnt for that I would be fine running 2 gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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