Good to see that this sticky actually does its job. Usually people just ignore these
Anand mentioned that he couldn't get Vertex 3 to work in 2010 MBP: http://www.anandtech.com/show/4205/the-macbook-pro-review-13-and-15-inch-2011-brings-sandy-bridge/7
No idea if this is still the case, but the drives you mentioned are all based on the same SF-2281 controller (and the firmware is mostly the same too since it's controller by SandForce). This says that Vertex 3 works fine in 2010 MBP so it might have been fixed by now.
As long as you make sure there is no-questions-asked return policy, go ahead and try it.
Booting it first is a good idea. Then if something isn't right, it's much easier to return it to Apple. If you first tear it down and it doesn't work, it's always an awkward moment.
You can install Lion by booting from the DVD, it's as simple as it has always been (make sure the DVD works though).
Haven't heard anything yet. NewEgg doesn't even have an SKU for it, even though OCZ claimed Nov 1st shipping date. I would wait for e.g. Anand's review to see how it works.
Maybe some cuts but the main problem is NAND costs. 25nm MLC NAND is still 0.90$ per GB and I doubt many resellers are ready to sell SSDs at huge loss.
X-25M is still a very decent drive. It's also one of the most reliable ones, so I would definitely keep it.
You can install OS in the SSD, then erase the HD and move the data back from a backup (you must always have one).
Same stuff as other SF-2281 based SSDs. If it's a wicked deal, then why not. It's a decent drive, though not 100% trouble-free.
I'm thinking of getting a 120Gb SSD for my mid 2010 MBP (MC371/A), I was looking to get the Mercury EXTREME Pro 3G SSD but then found the Corsair Force Series 3 (http://bit.ly/umGyLC) which is only about £10 more expensive, about £130.
I know its a SATA 3 drive and my MBP is SATA 2. I guess I was just thinking about future proofing and the ability to move the SSD to a new machine if and when needed
What do you think? Has anyone had issues with this either drive or the SATA 3/2010 MBP combo?
Anand mentioned that he couldn't get Vertex 3 to work in 2010 MBP: http://www.anandtech.com/show/4205/the-macbook-pro-review-13-and-15-inch-2011-brings-sandy-bridge/7
No idea if this is still the case, but the drives you mentioned are all based on the same SF-2281 controller (and the firmware is mostly the same too since it's controller by SandForce). This says that Vertex 3 works fine in 2010 MBP so it might have been fixed by now.
As long as you make sure there is no-questions-asked return policy, go ahead and try it.
am planning a new 13", and probably the samsung 830 (or the M4).
should i power up, make sure everything's ok, register my mac, THEN shut down and install the SSD?
i want a clean start. i made a Lion DVD when i first installed lion.
so could i install the new drive, boot from the DVD, and install Lion?
and..where would i get the iLife apps?
thx..
Booting it first is a good idea. Then if something isn't right, it's much easier to return it to Apple. If you first tear it down and it doesn't work, it's always an awkward moment.
You can install Lion by booting from the DVD, it's as simple as it has always been (make sure the DVD works though).
I'm curious what anyone has heard about OCZ's new 1TB Octane drives, with their new indillix controller, 'cause I've heard some people had issues with the Vertex 3 but that it was more of a Sandforce issue, I'm desperate for a bigger HDD than I have, and I want an SSD so I don't really have the time to wait for anything more than the earliest kinks to be ironed out.
Haven't heard anything yet. NewEgg doesn't even have an SKU for it, even though OCZ claimed Nov 1st shipping date. I would wait for e.g. Anand's review to see how it works.
any idea if any of the newer drives will be on sale around black friday?
I would think they wouldn't be discounted much since they are new...the older models might be though
Maybe some cuts but the main problem is NAND costs. 25nm MLC NAND is still 0.90$ per GB and I doubt many resellers are ready to sell SSDs at huge loss.
This has been a very useful thread. Thanks!
I was hoping for an opinion/advice on my current situation:
I'm upgrading from a 2009 Pro to a new 15" (base model). Right now I have an Intel X-25M (2nd gen) 80GB drive which has worked like a dream for the last 2 years. Would I notice any substantial performance boost by upgrading to a Crucial M4 or something similar? Storage space isn't an issue as I'll have a 750GB HDD in the Optibay for media. Basically, is it worth it?
X-25M is still a very decent drive. It's also one of the most reliable ones, so I would definitely keep it.
If i buy a mbp and later on decide to put in an ssd say 6 months later...Would I be able to boot off the ssd and keep all my files and information still from the 5400rpm hdd? Like I understand that I'd be using my hdd and boot off it, but how do you get the operating systems on the ssd? Or do I have to buy the ssd before using my mbp? sorry im a noob
You can install OS in the SSD, then erase the HD and move the data back from a backup (you must always have one).
Does anyone have any opinions on the Corsair Force 3? I can get a wicked deal on one right now. Any thoughts?
Same stuff as other SF-2281 based SSDs. If it's a wicked deal, then why not. It's a decent drive, though not 100% trouble-free.