This is the first online retailer I have seen with 2-GB PC2-4200 ECC memory. Now that I have a basis for comparision ($300), why does Apple think they can get away with selling RAM for more than the cost of most computers $11900 for 16 GB
/ 8
= $1487.5 each

Now, to be honest, I'm not entirely sure that EDGE is selling a single memory module that has 2GB or if the "(2x1GB) kit" means it is sending two modules. I it is the latter, then we still don't have something to contrast to Apple's offerings exactly. Even still, I find it hard to swallow that it would cost over four times as much to offer 2GB ECC on one module. The difference between a pair of 512MB and a 1GB module is not remotely as dramatic.

The G5 requries that memory be added in paris, thus they are sold that way. The ECC memory only comes in paris of 1GB, but the non-ECC memory come in up to 2GB pairs which cost $1015 for the pair, or $507 a stick. Nonetheless still a hefty markup on Apple's part. It is probably where they make most of their margin.

This is the first I've seen 2Gb DIMMS, I was wondering if they even existed. Apple listed the max memory capacity of the new CPUs at 16Gb, but they only have 8 slots, so I figured there must be 2Gb DIMMS out there. But I hunted around and couldn't find any. Wow they're pricey, at about $1000 per 4Gb, as opposed to about $480 for 4 1Gb DIMMS.

The single 2 GB module for the new DDR2 iMac G5 is listed on their site at about $508, which is a HELLA lot better than Apple's $1200 for the same memory. Although to be fair, when searching around for 2 GB modules for this new iMac, I DID run across a few that were in the $1000-$1200 range, so I guess Apple had to list the price as such accordingly.

I think I'll still wait a little while for the price to come down on it. $500+ is still a bit high for a single memory module.

I remember paying $1300 for an 8MB (yes, MB) upgrade kit for my Mac SE/30 back in the day....