Lemur RAM upgrade - why so expensive

[val67]

The site states that getting 4 GB instead of 2GB of RAM costs one extra +$230.00.

Ummm, isn't this quite exaggerated, knowing that a chip of 2 GB costs around $40 ?

Thanks, Val

4 GB - DDR3 1066 MHz 1 DIMM ( +$230.00 )

[HotShotDJ]

I believe the Lemur has only a single RAM slot, therefore, in order install 4 Gig of RAM, they use a single 4 Gig module rather than two 2 Gig modules. 4 Gig laptop RAM modules are still very expensive.

[jeffran]

Looks like prices for a single 4 GB DDR3 1066 DIMM at Crucial range from $180-$290.

[tengisu]

Does anyone know if the RAM can be upgraded later? Like when prices drop for a 4gig ram?

Is the ram slot easily accessible? Under the flat battery maybe?

Any info would be very helpful.

[HotShotDJ]

Does anyone know if the RAM can be upgraded later? Like when prices drop for a 4gig ram?Based on something Tom said in another thread, the RAM should be upgradeable later. How easy it would be is, of course, another matter:Upgrading hardware (RAM/Memory/Hard Drive) will not void your warranty, as long as you are using parts with approved specs.
(http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=8241000&postcount=2)Based on this tidbit, I would assume that these parts are user upgradeable. But before you submit an order, it would certainly be reasonable on your part to confirm this directly with System76.

[thomasaaron]

Memory and hard drive are user upgradeable. CPU is not.