Re: non-xywrite question about ram on an apple.

["J. R. Fox" jr_fox@xxxxxxxxxx]

Avrom Fischer wrote:

> The computer comes with 256 megs of ram. We can get 512meg for an
> additional ram for $200 and for an additional $600 we could get an
> additional gig. In evaluating whether to invest in additional ram I
> would appreciate any advice on whether adding a gig of ram to an
> apple is the equivalent of adding a gig of ram to a windows
> compatible pc or less or more and whether the mac processor makes
> better or less efficient use of the processor than an intel or amd
> processor when used for a graphics intensive application and whether
> therefor a gig of ram may be overkill. We are not flush with
> money. If anyone knows whether these prices are good prices or out
> of line would appreciate the input.
>
>
>  Avrom,
>
>  I'm not a Mac person at all, but I have a relative who is, and I
> relayed your question to her. Here is her answer.
>
>
>  Jordan
>
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> They should get the extra 512 at the very least. The gig will only
> make
> things faster and better, but may not be worth the $600. I don't
> think it
> correlates with an IBM. If they don't have a lot of money, they
> should just
> go for the 512meg, but I wouldn't go for less.
>
> They should check out prices on MacConnection. I think there is a
> rebate on
> memory offer. This is the same machine we just got Becky. There's
> also a
> rebate on a printer that makes the printer free. Worth checking
> out.