Can someone explain to me why Apple says you can only have 4GB max in the Unibody MacBook (white)?

I'm looking to upgrade the RAM on my Intel 2.4 Core 2 Duo unibody MacBook, which currently has 4GB pre-installed Apple RAM. In searching for an answer to whether this machine is expandable to more than 4gbs of RAM this is one answer I came across that I believe is credible:
"Apple lists what they think should be the maximum amount of RAM. However it is not correct. Your Mac can accept 8GB of RAM. Take a look at OWC (just click on OWC) that will take you to the site that sells RAM specifically for Macs. Your Unibody MacBook can accept up to 8GB of RAM 2X4GB. Take my MacBook Pro for instants, Apple claims the maximum amount of memory is 8GB. But in reality it can take up to 16GB. It has more to do with the Processor, rather than the logic board itself. You can take up to 8GB." (Credit: 'coander15')
Like I said, I don't doubt the credibility of the answer, I just am looking for someone to give me the "Apple explanation" as to why they cap the White Unibody MB @ 4GB of memory. It seems to be a common consensus that this model machine IS expandable up to 8GBs when looking through discussion forums.  I've taken into account the marketing aspect of this from AAPL's perspective, but if someone could lay it out in any amount of detail logistically, I'd greatly appreciate it.  Bottom line, I'm trying to assess the risk in upping my machine's memory.
Thanks!

When the 1066Mhz RAM first came out 4gb sticks cost $600 each and 8gb sticks were $1600 each. Apple didn't bother testing them since no one was going to pay more for 2 RAM sticks than they paid for the MacBook. Prices later came down but Apple was already on to the next model and didn't bother going back to test on the older models. They left that up to third party sellers.

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