RAM Recommendations For MBP

Hi, I just bought a MBP a month ago and wanted to upgrade the RAM to have it run my video editing softwares swiftly. I want to keep one of my original apple RAM sticks in case I have to return the laptop for repairs to apple and they create fuss about it. So I was wondering which is the best RAM to combine with the stock 1GB RAM to have a total of 3GB?
And also does anyone know what brand of RAM comes with the MBP?
Thanks

Hey, Vivz. Welcome to the forum, and congrats on getting a MBP. Good choice.
First off: Most likely, you have Samsung RAM in your comp. I believe that's what the two latest versions ship with.
Second: I recommend that you skip right over 3GB and go straight to 4GB. I suggest this for two reasons. 1) It will be faster. 2) The MBP uses a dual-channel system, and you will slow down a bit with 3GB. Sure, you would notice a boost in some apps, but you wouldn't be getting your money's worth.
I am partial to Kingston RAM, personally. It comes with a lifetime warranty, and it's simply amazing. I recommend a Kingston 4GB Apple Notebook Memory kit from Newegg.com. That's what I use, and WOW is it much faster. Make sure you get the APPLE memory. If you get regular PC RAM, it may or may not work correctly. That happened to me on my other Mac.
Here's a link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134560
For $90.00 USD, that's a great deal. I've had absolutely no problems with mine.
By the way, are you sure you have 1GB stock? The new MBP's ship with 2GB standard.
Regards,
Michael

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1. This comment applies to malicious software ("malware") that's installed unwittingly by the victim of a network attack. It does not apply to software, such as keystroke loggers, that may be installed deliberately by an intruder who has hands-on access to the victim's computer. That threat is in a different category, and there's no easy way to defend against it. If you have reason to suspect that you're the target of such an attack, you need expert help.
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A web operator who tells you that you have a “virus,” or that anything else is wrong with your computer, or that you have won a prize in a contest you never entered, is trying to commit a crime with you as the victim. (Some reputable websites did legitimately warn visitors who were infected with the "DNSChanger" malware. That exception to this rule no longer applies.)
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♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥!!!!!!!H0TBABEZ4U!!!!!!!.AVI♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥.exe
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