Apple MacBook 2.4GHz White Unibody Mid 2010 - Crucial Memory Upgrade

In this video I perform a Crucial Technology Memory Upgrade on the Apple MacBook 2.4GHz White Unibody Mid 2010 model. A close-up look at how to perform the upgrade, with before and after Geekbench scores.


Crucial Technology also gave some insight into how memory upgrades can effect Mac performance... While synthetic benchmarks are a great way to measure certain aspects, they don't always capture what the desired outcome of a memory upgrade is, being increased system performance and a better user experience. In actual use, 8GB of RAM with 64-bit operating systems allows more, and larger, applications to be run entirely from RAM at an access latency of under 20ns, whereas accessing data on the hard drive can have access latencies in excess of 4 million nano-seconds. The result being a much better user experience, snappier UI and overall increased productivity.

When looking at performance results it is important to check if you are mixing new memory with previously used or installed modules. This can have an effect of performance gains. Even the slot order used can alter the results.

Another technician at Crucial Technology also shared the following… I believe that processor speed will be the determining factor on how quickly the test would complete. The processor governs the overall speed of the system, but the memory provides it with a workspace to store information it is using. There are several articles out there showing that some of these bench marks do not use real world applications.
Also with these benchmarks you are just constantly accessing the memory in a single tasking operation in a
way that it does slow the overall performance down in these benchmarks. 4 GB of RAM is minimum and optimum for single tasking operation (benchmarks), for multitasking more memory and a 64-bit Operating System.


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HTC Wildfire Mobile Phone Review

The HTC Wildfire Mobile Phone is a slightly cheaper handset that runs Google's Android OS. It has a slightly slower processor and lower resolution screen. Check out this product tour and review to see how it performs.


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Apple MacBook 2.4GHz White Unibody Mid 2010 Review

The Apple MacBook 2.4GHz White Unibody is the only white plastic laptop left in Apple's line-up. This is a review of the mid 2010 version.


Please check back on the channel in a week for a Crucial 8GB memory upgrade, plus upgrading the internal hard drive to a Solid State Drive.

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Help support Geekanoids - Creative Zen X-Fi 2 Giveaway

This is in response to my viewer feedback video, my decision on the type of videos I will be uploading to the Geekanoids Channel. The great news is that all my content will remain free!

Make a donation and I will be giving away a Creative Zen X-Fi 2 MP3 & Video Player to the highest unique donation. Donations are welcome any time, however only donations made before midnight on the 31st August 2010 will be eligible for the free giveaway. Donations cannot be refunded.

Example $10.02 beats £10.01 as the highest unique number, (1,002 beats 1,001). Be creative and good luck!

You can donate via PayPal to geekanoids@gmail.com or by clicking this link.

Do not feel obliged to donate. I really enjoy what I am doing and the reviews and content on the channel will remain free and exactly the same, but with the addition of longer, more in-depth reviews and interviews planned.

***JUST TO CLARIFY*** Donations are always welcome, anytime, but the giveaway is only valid until midnight 31st August 2010. 
The giveaway is not about the money value of the donation, it is awarded purely to the highest unique number in $US or £GBP.
If you are donating from a country other than the UK or US, please convert to $US or £GBP prior to sending.

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Apple Magic Trackpad Hands On Review

Now that I have used the Apple Magic Trackpad for a week, without touching my mouse, I can bring you my full review. Without giving too much away (you will have to watch the video for full details), this new input device rocks. It feels very natural to use and is very intuitive. Have Apple launched a device that can actually replace the mouse as we know it?


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Geekanoids August 2010 Competition & Macally TunePal Pro Review

Geekanoids August 2010 Competition & Macally TunePal Pro Review.


In this video I review the Macally TunePal Pro, a handsfree kit with remote control for the Apple iPhone. Then give you the chance to get your hands on one too !


The Giveaway Rules:
This is open to anyone, any age, any country. To enter, simply comment on this video. General discussion on this product and handsfree or wireless headsets. You may comment up to twice per day. No swearing, keep it clean.

Closing date:
The competition closes on 31st August 2010 at midnight (GMT). Comments are welcome after this date, but will not be included in the giveaway. I will then randomly select a winner from all the comments using a website number generator.

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