Macbook Pro RAM Upgrade Questions

I'm looking at getting a 13" Pro, 2.8Ghz, 750GB Hardrive and 4GB RAM. I'm just doing my research in regards to upgrading RAM and I have a few quick questions.
What is the Largest amount of RAM that a Pro will support?
What type do I need?
Is it easy to do?
Thanks in advance!

Pozzi93 wrote:
Forgive me if I am wrong but isn't that a Hardrive not RAM?
Yep. It sure is. Got confused as to what you were asking for . Crucial and OWC (macsales.com) are excellent vendors for RAM. The newest MacBook Pros can hold up to 16gb of RAM (2 slots with one 8gb module in each). 16gb is overkill for the average user. 8gb of ram is very affordable now at about $50 USD.

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No and maybe. Best to decide now. Apple's official stance is there are no user servicable parts on the new MBPs (except for the mid-2012 model).
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matthewthemacgeek wrote:
I thought early 2008 Macbook Pros could only recognize 3gb total for ram? Is that not true?
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yes, he will bring everything here today. I think he didn't buy the KTA MB800 anyway (made for Apple by kingston). Just generic. They are too cheap. But I have to check. Reading around I've found out that only the Penryn MBP should have the problem with faster RAM. Here is a good guide:
http://forums.macnn.com/69/mac-notebooks/358184/a-guide-to-macbook-ram-upgrades/
Well, he's still on time to give the RAM back and get the refund. Thanks for your help anyway.

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Andrew Cronkright wrote:
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