Inquiring about RAM compatibility on first gen 12 inch aluminum powerbook

I've recently acquired a 12 inch first gen powerbook, and the only ram it has is the 128 onboard plus another 128 stick. Quite understandably, this *****... I've been looking for more ram, and I found this cheap:
HYNIX 1GB (2 X 512MB) PC2700 DDR 333MHz CL2.5 200Pin SODIMM Mac PowerBook G4 (and Similar) MEMORY
Part Number HYMD654M646B6-J AA PC2700S-25330 512MB DDR 333MHz CL2.5 Contents HYNIX 1GB (2 X 512MB) PC2700 DDR 333MHz CL2.5 200Pin SODIMM LAPTOP MEMORY
I can get this pretty cheap, so I'm hoping it works... Can anyone tell me if this should be compatible? (I'm aware that it's 512 more than I need, I'd hold onto the other stick. Also, I know if it works it'd underclock the RAM because its faster than it can handle... Also, can anyone else point me in the direction of a DIRT CHEAP 512 module that'd work in this computer? Any help would be greatly appreciated... (btw, this is my first apple device ever!!)

The original RAM manufacturers for Apple are: Samsung, Micron, and? Hynix.
The officially stated maximum capacity for your machine is 640MB, the soldered 128MB plus a 512MB upgrade. However, since that time, 1GB modules have been found to work, making it a maximum of (whatever the math is in GB).
Here are detailed specs from EveryMac.com:
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powerbookg4/stats/powerbook_g4_86712.html
You have to use PC2100 RAM though, not PC2700. Check the link provided within that link above, which directs you to Other World Computing, who sells "everything" Mac for your Mac. Other places to check are Crucial.com and Data Memory Systems (who seem to know Mac very well). There are other places too, but those are the recommended within the community.
I've used OWC and DataMem, but not Crucial.
Also, always use "name brand" RAM with these 12-inchers as they can be very finicky about RAM. Use Samsung, Micron (Crucial makes Micron RAM), or Hynix, as you chose.
P.S. I just learned yesterday night that PNY memory has the Hynix logo on it. Not sure if it's always been that way or if it's a recent thing... I recently acquired a 15-inch PowerBook aluminum G4 on eBay last week and was searching for RAM. I went against my own recommendation and went for the PNY memory because it was on sale this week at Best Buy--1GB modules of PC2700 RAM for $54.00 each--and I didn't have the money to buy the "real" RAM... considering I just bought the "new" machine! Cost me $120 for 2GB total and max out my "new" 15-inch G4. As opposed to almost $200+ if I bought Samsung RAM. When I upgraded the RAM on my 12-inch PowerBook, I made sure to get the Samsung RAM. Didn't want to take chances on my then new (open box unit at CompUSA) and under warranty PowerBook and have the memory mess up the system as it can sometimes do... and then void your warranty. Though your 867 MHz is way beyond any warranties.

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