Good RAM to place in MacBook 2.2Ghz?

I am interested in replacing the 2X512MB that comes with the MacBook, I did not want to upgrade it to 2GB for $160 because I know you can get it for cheaper. Is it really worth it to upgrade the 1GB? If so, what would good types of RAM be for a great price? I was interested in either 2X1GB or 2X2GB.

Here are a couple of sources for RAM.
http://www.crucial.com/international_guides/international.aspx?country=CANADA
http://www.canadaram.com/macram.html#MACBOOK
I also prefer crucial for RAM. Good prices and good quality.

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themacintoshdaddy wrote:
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