Other World Computing (http://www.macsales.com)
has announced DDR3 1066MHz Memory Upgrades up to
8GB for the new MacBook Pro 13-inch, 15-inch and
17-inch models announced this week at the Apple’s
Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC).
OWC says its memory upgrades offer new MacBook
Pro model owners savings of up to 42 percent and
upgrade options not available from the factory.
Pricing is:
° OWC 2GB DDR3 1066MHz Memory Module — US$37.99.
You can add to the existing 1GB factory chip in
the MacBook Pro 2.26GHz model for 3GB of total
memory. This upgrade is only available from OWC,
not available as a factory option.
° OWC 4GB DDR3 1066MHz Memory Kit (2 x 2GB
matched memory modules) — $67.99. This 32
percent lower than the cost of the factory 4GB
upgrade for the MacBook Pro 13-inch 2.26GHz model.
° OWC 4GB DDR3 1066MHz Memory Module — $329.99.
You can replace an existing 2GB factory module to
have 6GB of total memory. This upgrade is only
available from OWC, and is not available as a
factory option.
° OWC 6GB DDR3 1066MHz Memory Kit (2GB + 4GB Spec
Matched Kit) — $364.99. This upgrade is only
available from OWC, and is not available as a
factory option.
° OWC 8GB DDR3 1066MHz Memory Kit (2 x 4GB
matched memory modules) — $637.99 This is up to
42 percent lower than the factory upgrade for 8GB
of Memory installed
Unlike factory memory upgrade options, when you
add memory from OWC, you retain the factory
installed base memory modules. You can choose to
keep these modules (possibly for use in another
Mac), or opt to send them in to OWC for
additional cost benefit with trade-in rebates
available of up to $38 for a 2 x 2GB set.
