T42p Memory upgrade - Price diff Help

[banix88]

I am looking to order one of the T42 express models (2379R9U) from the IBM website, and the base memory is 512mb... I would like to upgrade to 1GB... The configuration options allow me to upgrade to 1GB for $200... However i noticed that if i buy 512mb single t-series Dimm as a separate accessory it costs $159... So i have a couple of questions

1. Can i assume that the base configuration is going to be 1 single 512mb dimm and not 2 X 256mb dimms... so i know there is 1 free slot?
2. Is the memory configuration in the T42, dual channel... in other words to take advantage of it... do i need to have both memory modules of the same type (ibm t-series bulk)... or can i add in another manufacturers 512mb dimm?

(I know its only $40 difference - but every little bit helps)

[redsb3]

According to the IBM website, yes it should come with one slot free. If I was you, I'd get it with the one stick and then go to Crucial.com and get their (which is micron) 512 stick for $107 with free shipping. IBM memory is way overpriced and crucial is guaranteed to work or your money back.

[lvlolvlo]

Why don't you just get it from Bill, he could prob get you a 1GB RAM for cheaper than what you'd pay for the notebook with the crucial ram.

[CChoi83]

You're basically paying more b/c IBM is installing it for you.. like it's really that hard to install more ram.