MacBook Pro 1 GB RAM upgrade...which type?

Hi,
I am interested in the MacBook Pro, but need some advice on RAM upgrades.
What is the difference between the 2 types of RAM offered on the Apple site?
1 GB 667 DDR2 2x512 SO-DIMMS
1 GB 667 DDR2 1 SO-DIMMS
I would only be able to afford one of these above options and would appreciate any insight that anyone could offer.
Thanks much!

A Macbook Pro is only upgradable to 2gb and has only two SO-DIMM slots Ram ie. 2 * 1 GB ram modules.
If you opt for - 1 GB 667 DDR2 2x512 SO-DIMMS - you use up both the slots(each with a 512 mb ram)
If you opt for - 1 GB 667 DDR2 1 SO-DIMMS -only one is used up. and one it still free.
and when you got the bucks for an upgrade, or when the OS is calling for one, you can pop one in. And max it to 2GB
So, a 1 GB 667 DDR2 1 SO-DIMMS is the best deal.

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