Non-IBM Memory for T42p

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padmania · #1 Post by **padmania** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 5:46 pm

I'm leaning toward the T42p 2378EZU. I'd like to get 1GB main memory. It seems that IBM's 512+ memory increments are expensive.
A) Is that a valid perception?
B) Are there any issues with getting and adding non-IBM memory?
C) Any recommendations on memory sources?
Thanks!

redsb3 · #2 Post by **redsb3** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 6:26 pm

A. Yes, valid perception. IBM memory is very expensive.
B. Not as long as you stick with a well-known brand.
C. Can't go wrong with Crucial - Money back guarantee and free shipping.

Plinkerton · #3 Post by **Plinkerton** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 8:07 pm

Second Crucial. I added 512 to my IBM 256 and all is well.

gengar · #4 Post by **gengar** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 10:10 pm

Crucial is cheap and works great. Added 1GB to my new 2373hvu.

Champ · #5 Post by **Champ** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 10:47 pm

1gb is like $300 isn't it :S

gengar · #6 Post by **gengar** » Sat Jan 01, 2005 1:35 am

$225 from googlegear/zipzoomfly. Free shipping, and no tax for me. Well, I should rephrase it - it may not be "cheap", but a lot cheaper than IBM, that's for sure!

Champ · #7 Post by **Champ** » Sat Jan 01, 2005 1:44 am

well I got 512 stick for around $120 USD from IBM so think tha'tl lbe good for now.. the 1gb stick was over $350 USD from IBM so I couldn't buy it:O

rhema83 · #8 Post by **rhema83** » Sat Jan 01, 2005 8:28 am

I second Crucial. Reliable and comes with lifetime warranty!

gcchatel · #9 Post by **gcchatel** » Sat Jan 01, 2005 9:43 am

I just got a gig on ebay for $169.95, I popped it in and it seems to be working very well. It is samsung memory which actually makes memory for a lot of the big names. I got it from the ebay seller qualityrams if anyone else is interested.

Gael

#10 Post by **RonS** » Sat Jan 01, 2005 12:52 pm

I ordered 1Gig module from the same seller. Should be here next week.

padmania · #11 Post by **padmania** » Sat Jan 01, 2005 3:06 pm

Thanks for inputs.
I see for T42p (or 2378EZU) (using sites' memory finders)

1 GB SODIMM DDR 333 PC2700 200 Pin:
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IBM $549 3 year warranty
Crucial $329.79 lifetime warranty

ZipZoomFly $245.00 lifetime, but, DIMM, not SODIMM, and
it says 184 pin...so, not the same product?
makes me question their memory finder..

gengar · #12 Post by **gengar** » Sat Jan 01, 2005 3:51 pm

Here is a link to the module I bought from zipzoomfly.

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDe ... e=80098-04

JLai · #13 Post by **JLai** » Sat Jan 01, 2005 3:52 pm

I ordered 1 GB directly from IBM cause I was in a rush to get back to med school. Got reemed. Memory works great...but it cost me $569.

Didn't really think it was that much at the time cause all I looked at was the total cost. **Got a really killer deal on the T42 through education program** Oh well...live and learn.

mattfromomaha · #14 Post by **mattfromomaha** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 11:20 am

www.newegg.com is a good site, too!

#15 Post by **K. Eng** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 12:10 pm

I put a 256MB Dell so-DIMM in my T40. It is rebadged Crucial

Non-IBM Memory for T42p

Non-IBM Memory for T42p

Good inputs

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