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January 31, 2005
Why is Crucial ram for Macs more expensive?
I wanted to know why Crucial.com memory prices are now more expensive for Macs than they used to be compared to their generic Crucial ram counterparts. It seems that there isn't any real reason and that they've gone in the way of all of the other ram manufacturers who refuse to price ram sold for specific systems the same as the OEM ram they sell.
Transcript of conversation with Crucial.com online help, the name has been changed to avoid personal embarassment:
CrucialRep>Hello Ed. How can I help you?
Ed>What is the difference between CT12864X335 and CT368079?
CrucialRep>CT368079 is specifically designed for Apple systems only. Part #CT12864X335 will not work in this system.
Sure it won't, CT368079 is $465.50 vs. $339.99 for CT12864X335.
Ed>Ok. The specs look identical. Is there some documentation that lists the differences that are required for the Mac?
CrucialRep>Unfortunately there is not.
Of course there isn't because it doesn't exist. But, I did buy memory for my Powermac G5 in 2003 that now shows different part numbers and the Mac part is more expensive. Let's try to find out why.
Ed>I also have a Powermac and would like to know the difference between CT322476 and CT6464Z40B
CrucialRep>One moment, please, while I review your inquiry.
Read: Let me go find the canned response to twits like you.
CrucialRep>The component density, PCB build, EPROM¿s and internal timings are the exact match for this Apple system. The base part #CT6464Z40B does not have this.
SadieCrucialRep thinking: Crap. Copy and paste didn't work, it got some messed up character after EPROM
CrucialRep>Is there anything else that I can help you with?
Read: Are you done yet? Can you just go away.
Ed>Ok. I have the CT6464Z40B part which I ordered in 2003. The description is that it's an upgrade for my model of Apple Powermac G5 but recently I wanted to order more but noticed the difference. It didn't make sense why Crucial sold the CT6464Z40B.
Their 255 character limit handicapped me. In a nutshell they've changed part numbers and tweaked the pricing but in 2003 the part was perfectly fine.
CrucialRep>Is there anything else that I can help you with?
Read: I didn't hear you, you're breaking up.
Ed>So that means there is no difference then since crucial sold it in 03 as the same part?
CrucialRep>I just explained the differences.
Go die now, I hate people like you who make my job difficult.
Ed>Alright CrucialRep. I'll just order what worked previously for the G5 and I'll order the part you said only works with the Powerbook for the Powerbook. Thanks!
Posted by beamz at January 31, 2005 3:31 PM
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