RAM in MacBook Pro i7?

I'm a very happy iPad user considering getting my first Mac -- and have pretty much settled on the 2.66Ghz Core i7 MacBook Pro. My biggest question concerns the RAM installed in the machine. I'd like to max it out to 8 gigs, and want to know how much I'll have to buy. Is there an empty slot available, so I can just drop in a 4 gig module? Or are they both full, so I'll have to buy two new modules?
Also, how easy is it to install the new RAM myself? I'm pretty handy with PCs and PC laptops, and have installed drives, memory, video cards, etc. Will I find this just as easy, or is it brain surgery? Thanks!

Arthur,
Welcome to Apple Discussions!
If you want to max it out to 8 GB you would need to replace the memory that is in the machine and no you cannot order one without any RAM in it. You would need to order 2 x 4 GB sticks, my recommendation would be to buy them from OWC. They extremely reliable and concentrate on Apple products. Here is the link to the correct RAM.
If you choose to not use OWC any 2 x 4 GB sticks that meet Apples specifications will be fine. You will find the specifications in the manual which you can download here.
Regards,
Roger

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