Just as regular as the sun rising everyday, the cost of memory upgrades directly from the Apple Store is much higher than you can get from an independent reseller. Other World Computing, which has been around for about as long as I can remember, has rolled out their lower cost options for upgrading your new MacBook Pro 13″, 15″, and 17″ models announced on Monday. Here are the nitty-gritty details, as copy-pasted from their release:

* OWC 2GB DDR3 1066MHz Memory Module - $37.99

Add to the existing 1GB factory chip in MacBook Pro 2.26GHz model for 3GB of total memory.

This upgrade is only available from OWC, not available as a factory option.

* OWC 4GB DDR3 1066MHz Memory Kit (2 X 2GB matched memory modules) - $67.99

32% lower cost than factory 4GB upgrade for MacBook Pro 13″ 2.26GHz model.

* OWC 4GB DDR3 1066MHz Memory Module - $329.99

Replace an existing 2GB Factory Module to have 6GB of total memory.

This upgrade is only available from OWC, not available as a factory option.

* OWC 6GB DDR3 1066MHz Memory Kit (2GB + 4GB Spec Matched Kit) - $364.99

This upgrade kit is only available from OWC, not available as a factory option.

* OWC 8GB DDR3 1066MHz Memory Kit (2 X 4GB matched memory modules) - $637.99

Up to 42% lower cost than factory upgrade for 8GB of Memory installed

Plus OWC has a program for shipping back your old memory to them, if you choose, for a rebate. So if you’re in the market for 8 GB of memory for your MacBook Pro or simply want to save a buck, check this option out.

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