Best Alternative to Expensive Apple RAM for 2011 MBP i7 Upgrade to 8GB?

I'm about to upgrade my 2011 13" i7 to 8GB. I was wondering if there is a consensus on the best non-Apple RAM available for this MBP. I understand that one has to be careful about the RAM chosen to stay trouble free.

As long as it meets the require specs, and you purchase from a reliable dealr, then it doesn't matter whose RAM you purhase. I purchase mine from DataMem while others prefer OWC.

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I use a asus brand that cost me just under $30. Works on any computer it is connect to.

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1. Make two or more backups of all your files, keeping at least one off site at all times in case of disaster. One backup is not enough to be safe. Don’t back up your backups; all should be made directly from the original data. Don’t rely completely on any single backup method, such as Time Machine. If you get an indication that a backup has failed, don't ignore it.
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Keeping up to date is especially important for complex software that modifies the operating system, such as device drivers. Before installing any Apple update, you must check that all such modifications that you use are compatible. Incompatibility with third-party software is by far the most common cause of trouble with system updates.
3. Don't install crapware, such as “themes,” "haxies," “add-ons,” “toolbars,” “enhancers," “optimizers,” “accelerators,” "boosters," “extenders,” “cleaners,” "doctors," "tune-ups," “defragmenters,” “firewalls,” "barriers," “guardians,” “defenders,” “protectors,” most “plugins,” commercial "virus scanners,” "disk tools," or "utilities." With very few exceptions, such stuff is useless or worse than useless. Above all, avoid any software that purports to change the look and feel of the user interface.
It's not much of an exaggeration to say that the whole "utility" software industry for the Mac is a fraud on consumers. The most extreme examples are the "CleanMyMac" and “MacKeeper” scams, but there are many others.
As a rule, the only software you should install is that which directly enables you to do the things you use a computer for, and doesn't change the way other software works.
Safari extensions, and perhaps the equivalent for other web browsers, are a partial exception to the above rule. Most are safe, and they're easy to get rid of if they don't work. Some may cause the browser to crash or otherwise malfunction. Some are malicious. Use with caution, and install only well-known extensions from relatively trustworthy sources, such as the Safari Extensions Gallery.
Never install any third-party software unless you know how to uninstall it. Otherwise you may create problems that are very hard to solve. Do not rely on "utilities" such as "AppCleaner" and the like that purport to remove software.
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To use a Mac effectively, you have to free yourself from the Windows mindset that every computer needs regular downtime maintenance such as "defragging" and "registry cleaning." Those concepts do not apply to the Mac platform. A well-made computing device is not something you should have to think about much. It should be an almost transparent medium through which you communicate, work, and play. If you want a machine that needs a lot of attention, use a PC.
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Hi there guys!
I have this mid 2010 mpb 15", osx lion, and I think it's getting slower everyday.
Now I decided to switch the RAMS an Im looking forward to leave it with 8gb, as that slow boot is driving me crazy, especially and Ive already tried all the cleaning stuff.
So, do I have to use the slower RAM suggested by apple (PC3-8500 DDR3 1066 MHz type RAM) or I could go on an install this one (PC3-12800 DDR3 1600 MHz type RAM), which is the default for the newer 2012 mpbs?

I agree with ComputerFixer. Use the correct spec RAM for your machine, otherwise there is a very good chance it will not boot.
Maximum Memory
8.0 GB
Memory Slots
2 - 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM

Best Mini Display to DVI adapter for 2011 17" MBP w/no blocked ports!

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+(Preferably it would even be one with a 6' cord.)+
It is not clear which one I should buy. Apple's (adapter only, no cord), is $30, while I can see others for far less on Amazon.
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You might want to try the "MBP Display" discussion threads, might be able to find what you are looking for in there or get better support there.
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http://www.airsquirrels.com/reflector/
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I'm going to be ordering a 15.4" MBP and have some questions about the RAM. It comes with 512mb and can upgrade to 1GB for $100. Would I be better off getting it with 512 and spending the $100 on a 1GB stick from another source so I can have 1.5GB total at just about the same price? Would I be getting better quality if I got it from Apple? Can anybody link me to some good places online for memory that would work with the MBP? Also, I don't push my computer too hard...mostly word processing and some Photoshop/Illustrator. I hear 512 is a bit slow. Would 1GB be sufficient for my use, or would you suggest 1.5-2GB? Thanks.

Personally,
I'd say save the $100 and spend it on adding a 1gb chip bought elsewhere. Apple is a very expensive source of ram. Apple use several types (brands) of ram which you get cheaper elsewhere - Samsung, Hynix, Micron Nanya.
The Samsung chip supplied by Apple is M470T2953CZ3-CE6 - you can pay Apple $300 or www.macsales.com $170 - even less elsewhere. Samsung ram also has the benefit of a lifetime warranty.
I'd say get an extra 1gb and at 1.5gb you should be fine - pretty unlikely you're going to be needing the whole 2gbs,
Good luck.

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lets say u restricted the first column like this
bring amount in columns
right click edit
bring in fiscal period from left to right from time dimension
right click fiscal period
hit restrict
enter range of variables
hit ok
hit ok
copy this amount
paste it
now go in 2nd amount
go to fiscal period and hit restrict
u see variable
select variable and right click and hit SET OFFSET
enter -12 twice
now i am asking u to create interval between two variables whose entry is single value
becos
u will use text variable for display
and text variable will only take single entry variable for replacement
so use text variable
go to dispaly and hit Entry of variable
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hit replacement path
processing by fiscal period
got to replacement tab
replace variable with variable
choose ur 1st entry variable
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is with respec t to assumption
u will use fiscal period

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see #18, I think the flashes may be due to that footnote #1 something wonky with why you display goes dark in order to support 2 TBDs
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5219?viewlocale=en_US#18
this could be a shot in the dark, but create a new user and see if behavior is still the same under that account?

Can I use this RAM for a 2010 MacBook Pro: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1333?

I don't want to waste money or ruin my MacBook Pro?
Here are the specs:
Kingston
Model
KVR1333D3SOK2/8GR
Type
204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
Tech Spec
Capacity
8GB (2 x 4GB)
Speed
DDR3 1333
Cas Latency
9
Voltage
1.5V
ECC
No
Buffered/Registered
Unbuffered
Multi-channel Kit
Dual Channel Kit

No you can not use it. Your mac uses DDR3 1066, not 1333. You need this type of ram:
204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM

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I found out that there is nothing special about the
ram.. and the corsair ram is a lot faster and better
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