So once I was partially convinced of buying new RAM, I went over to Apple Store and saw that 4GB of compatible RAM costs $200! That was a bit too much for just RAM. A little browsing around told me that Apple made customers think that Macbooks are too picky with RAM, and may not work with all memory or brands.

More browsing with sellers like MacConnection and MacMall gave me utter confusions about memory specs and compatibility. I wish I had come across MacRumours guide to buying new RAM earlier. So I followed their advice and downloaded the Crucial Memory scanner to identify my system model and the right memory. I had the 2.4GHz 13" late 2008 aluminum unibody model (MB467LL/A) and crucial found me the right RAM with some model number (CT898327).

Using more Google in parallel, I arrived at another popular Crucial model number (CT2KIT25664BC1067) which had worked for people before. And with the final search with both these model numbers, I landed on a forum where I learned that someone had inquired with Crucial itself, and these model numbers were indeed the same (marketing tactics!).

Finally, the Amazon search led me to this, and I was able to buy it for $20 cheaper than Crucial's website, and $100 cheaper than Apple's website! Happy as I was, the next challenge was to get the RAM fitted properly into my mac. Again, Mac rumors pointed me to OWC's website which has awesome installation videos.

If you have the right type of screw drivers and follow the instructions, it indeed takes less than 10 minutes to get the job done and boot up into 4Gigs. Well, its a positive experience and I've not had any issues for 2 days Now, I can run Windows 7 and see how good it is really. And seriously, Microsoft has done a good job in making it look good and yet feel as light as XP. It has been a year since I left Windows completely and I have not had any issues that make me want to use Windows - I am a happy Apple customer.

Specs: 4GB Kit (2GBx2), 204-pin, PC3-8500, SODIMM, DDR3, Non-ECC, Unbuffered. Amazon, Crucial, Apple store.