Re: AUGD: Re: Augd Digest, Vol 6, Issue 90
Re: AUGD: Re: Augd Digest, Vol 6, Issue 90
- Subject: Re: AUGD: Re: Augd Digest, Vol 6, Issue 90
- From: Dave G <email@hidden>
- Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:48:01 -0500
For the heck of it, I tried the scanner and it was WRONG about my Mac.
Said it had no RAM :-)
Folks, can we get to talking about user groups instead of the virtues
of RAM vendors. Some will simply disagree, but the initial issue was
Gary's member needing a RAM upgrade. I think it was determined that
the machine would accept the RAM, but crucial reports that it isn't
supported. It was also dispelled that, despite some statements in
this list, that it usually does not damage the computer doing so,
though one member expressed concern it will void the warranty.
Can we move on? I notice Russ's question last week about why user
groups are important hasn't been answered with this much excitement
and opinions.
On Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 8:33 PM, Jean Hunter<email@hidden> wrote:
> Ben, the number of fraudsters and shady dealers on the Internet is enough to
> make anyone cynical - but I can vouch for the Crucial scanner which I've
> used both on Windows and OSX machines. It does exactly what it says it will
> do, and it doesn't ask for your email. I like it and will confidently use
> it again whenever I need info about the type of memory a system takes. The
> information returned by the scanner gives all the specs on the memory
> options it recommends so that if you like, you can open a new tab on your
> browser for OWC or another vendor and look for the same RAM at a better
> price. As far as I can tell, they're providing free, friendly information,
> just as if they came to present at a MUG meeting. And as Chris said, I
> don't know of any other vendor who is doing that.
> Also, if you don't like their downloadable hardware scanner, they have a
> series of pull down menus that will lead you to the correct memory choice
> based on the model, speed and year of your Mac. Diffferent strokes for
> different folks.
> -Jean
>
>
>
> On Jun 25, 2009, at 7:42 PM, admin wrote:
>
> Do I want a vendor's software scanning (possibly personal data) on my
> computer, to put into a data base, so they can send me more junk email to
> sell me more stuff? I hate vendors who watch what I surf and design an ad
> campaign personally for me. That's a bit creepy for my tastes.
> Ben Balser, ACT
>
> email@hidden wrote:
>
>
>
> As far as Crucial, well, they are a good, but somewhat pricey ram
> company, IMHO. And certainly not as loyal or as friendly to Apple
> customers as OWC, thats for sure.
>
>
> I'm not sure what your opinion in this regard is based on, but I'll have to
> disagree.
>
> Crucial has been very quick to supply RAM for the latest Macs for at least
> the last 6 or 7 years, if not longer.
>
> During this time, I have never not been able to find a RAM solution for an
> Apple product from their product catalog.
>
> And most recently, they have introduced a downloadable piece of Mac software
> that scans your Apple computer and takes you to a product page that shows
> the exact options available for your system. To my knowledge, no one else
> is doing that.
>
> These details certainly match my definition of friendly and loyal.
>
> -Chris
>
>
>
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