Macbook Pro RAM

hello guys,
need your suggestion
is the MacBook Pro Mid 2012 upgradable to SSD drives?
and tell me which is the best brand RAM i can buy ,is it safe to go for 3rd party RAM and what should i be careful on buying these 3rd party like ram pin size or something ?
i have seen apple uses HYNIX RAM's which comes out of the box.
thanks in advance
Peace

NJ29,
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You can use third-party RAM as long as it meets the requirement for your model. If you plan on owning your MacBook Pro for several years, then you might consider OWC’s RAM, since it has a lifetime advance replacement warranty. Their RAM for a Mid 2010 MacBook Pro can be found here.

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