Hello all. Sorry about the redundancy with this topic. I have done a ton of searches, and while many posts where a big help, I still have some questions.
I have a Mid-2010 13" Macbook Pro(Intel) with recently installed 8gb RAM. I just purchased a 256gb ssd. I also just purchased a OWC datadoubler and I am waiting for its arrival.
Here's what I want to do:
I would like to continue to make use of my hdd in addition to installing my new ssd. I would like to install my ssd in the datadoubler in the optical drive and leave my hdd where it currently resides. I prefer this option because I am clumsy and drop my mbp quite often.
I think I would like to do a fresh install of ML on the SSD. I want to boot off of the SSD and use it for OS + apps. I also need Windows 7 through bootcamp and I think I want that on the SSD as well. I would like to use my hdd internally for data and media and stuff. I am not concerned about battery life because my battery already doesn't last long as it is.
Being that windows can not/will not(?) boot from an external drive, I'm not sure how to go about this installation. All I have is a Win7 installation CD and I have no access to a Windows computer at this time. I do have an external hdd if that counts for anything.
Do I need to buy a ssd enclosure? If I do, where do I go from there? TIA.
I have a Mid-2010 13" Macbook Pro(Intel) with recently installed 8gb RAM. I just purchased a 256gb ssd. I also just purchased a OWC datadoubler and I am waiting for its arrival.
Here's what I want to do:
I would like to continue to make use of my hdd in addition to installing my new ssd. I would like to install my ssd in the datadoubler in the optical drive and leave my hdd where it currently resides. I prefer this option because I am clumsy and drop my mbp quite often.
I think I would like to do a fresh install of ML on the SSD. I want to boot off of the SSD and use it for OS + apps. I also need Windows 7 through bootcamp and I think I want that on the SSD as well. I would like to use my hdd internally for data and media and stuff. I am not concerned about battery life because my battery already doesn't last long as it is.
Being that windows can not/will not(?) boot from an external drive, I'm not sure how to go about this installation. All I have is a Win7 installation CD and I have no access to a Windows computer at this time. I do have an external hdd if that counts for anything.
Do I need to buy a ssd enclosure? If I do, where do I go from there? TIA.