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You may be able to get a MBP with 32GB RAM now (actually I just checked and it doesn't look like you can still), but I was never able to get more than slightly-
by cookiecaper 12y ago
You may be able to get a MBP with 32GB RAM now (actually I just checked and it doesn't look like you can still), but I was never able to get more than slightly-above-normal memory loaded into the MBP from the factory. As new MBPs have irreplaceable RAM modules, expanding the memory aftermarket is no longer possible (instead of just a massive pain that required ordering several special tools, like various sizes of Torx screwdriver heads, and a few hours of assembly/disassembly time).
Besides the hardware issues, there are many reasons not to buy a Mac. Macs are cool, and I'd like to have one lying around just for fun, but they're pretty expensive toys and I'm not that rich. I can, in general, only justify that kind of expense for a real computer.
- sandipc 12y ago> a few hours of assembly/disassembly time for replacing the RAM on a unibody aluminum MacBook Pro? it's one screwdriver (Phillips 00), maybe 10 screws to remove from the edges of the back cover, and the RAM modules are easily accessible without any additional tools. One of the easiest RAM upgrades I've ever done... maybe 10 minutes max. (not that it matters anymore since the retina models aren't user-upgradeable)
- jtbigwoo 12y agoThe 2006/2007 versions were definitely a chore to take apart and required three or four different screwdrivers. The unibody ones starting in late 2008 are much easier to work on. (At least when replacing the RAM and HDD.)
- judk 12y agoThe hard drive was not user serviceable. The ram was, just behind the battery
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- Igglyboo 12y agoNewer macs have the ram soldered onto the board.
- cookiecaper 12y agoI've never upgraded a unibody aluminum MBP. The ones I've worked on were from 2007. It is nice that there was a temporary respite of upgradability before they decided to go to the furthest extreme possible and make it entirely non-upgradable.
- chiph 12y agoI like my MBPro, but when refresh time comes around I'll be looking at alternatives. With Apple de-contenting them over the years, they just aren't all that "pro" any more.
- keeperofdakeys 12y agoWell with only two RAM slots you wouldn't. Intel CPUs can't use 16GB SODIMM RAM modules, http://www.anandtech.com/show/7742/im-intelligent-memory-to-release-16gb-unregistered-ddr3-modules http://www.anandtech.com/show/7742/im-intelligent-memory-to-.... So with two slots, you are limited to 16GB.