Maximum RAM in MacBook Pro 1,1?

I guess this is one of the early MacBook Pros, model "MacBook Pro 1,1"
It's two RAM slots originally could handle 1GB DDR2. Is that still the maximum, or are there 2GB chips for those slots available today?
Hardware Overview:
Model Name:    MacBook Pro
Model Identifier:    MacBookPro1,1
Processor Name:    Intel Core Duo
Processor Speed:    2.16 GHz
Number Of Processors:    1
Total Number Of Cores:    2
L2 Cache:    2 MB
Memory:    2 GB
Bus Speed:    667 MHz
Boot ROM Version:    MBP11.0055.B08
SMC Version (system):    1.2f10
Serial Number (system):    W86100ACVJ5
Hardware UUID:    00000000-0000-1000-8000-0016CB8AA251
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State:    Enabled
Thanks,
TD

that's what I feared. But thanks very much.
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