Crucial

Crucial 2GB DDR2 PC2-5300 MacBook Pro Upgrade

A 2GB DDR2 memory upgrade designed specifically for the Apple MacBook Pro 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo.

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Overview

Boost Your Apple MacBook Pro's Performance with this 2GB Memory Upgrade

Enhance the speed and responsiveness of your Apple MacBook Pro 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (15.4-inch) with this 2GB DDR2 PC2-5300 memory module. Experience smoother multitasking and improved overall system performance.

Specifications:

  • Brand: Crucial
  • Capacity: 2GB
  • Memory Type: DDR2
  • Speed: PC2-5300
  • Error Correction: NON-ECC
  • Compatibility: Apple MacBook Pro 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (15.4-inch)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Crucial brand is a well-known and trusted memory manufacturer with guaranteed compatibility
  • Provides a straightforward way to extend the usable life of an older MacBook Pro
  • DDR2 PC2-5300 specification matches the original memory bus speed of the target MacBook Pro
  • Non-ECC design matches the standard memory type required by consumer Apple laptops

👎 Cons

  • 2GB capacity is very limited by modern standards and will not enable demanding current software
  • Only compatible with a specific older MacBook Pro model, making it a niche purchase
  • DDR2 technology is multiple generations behind current memory standards
  • The target MacBook Pro hardware is aging, so the upgrade extends but does not transform its capabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

It is designed for the Apple MacBook Pro 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with a 15.4-inch display.
It is a 2GB DDR2 PC2-5300 non-ECC memory module.
It is specifically listed for the MacBook Pro 2.16GHz Core 2 Duo (15.4-inch). Other devices using DDR2 PC2-5300 SO-DIMMs may be compatible, but Crucial's compatibility is guaranteed only for the listed model.
No, this is a non-ECC memory module, which is standard for consumer laptops.