2006 Macbook A1181 (EMC 2121).SSD question..

[brian222]

order # MA699LL/A
want to upgrade to SSD if possible. Any suggestions on what brand, size, etc. ?

 

[DeltaMac]

Most any 2.5-inch SSD.
Samsung is always good, but a little pricey for use in your 2006 MacBook.
Current "value" brand that I go with these days is Adata: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PLNNDL2/
If someone wants more "quality", I usually recommend Western Digital, or Crucial: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07G3YNLJB/

 

[mikzn]

I am a big fan of the Samsung SSD's - not to say others SSD's are not just as good - I just have more experience with them and they have always been a good choice for me

Something like an evo 860 "on sale" at amazon and also might be a good idea to grab an enclosure with it? - like this combo?

 

[EugW]

I would recommend a Crucial BX100 BX500. Very inexpensive model, but from a top tier brand. (Crucial is the retail arm of Micron, which is one of the few actual memory makers in the world.)

It is a DRAM-less model, but performance is quite decent, and it is more than enough for your ancient MacBook.

 

[DeltaMac]

I would recommend a Crucial BX100. Very inexpensive model, but from a top tier brand. (Crucial is the retail arm of Micron, which is one of the few actual memory makers in the world.)

It is a DRAM-less model, but performance is quite decent, and it is more than enough for your ancient MacBook.

BX100 has not been sold for a couple of years.
Current Crucial model is the BX500, and remains a good value.

 

[EugW]

BX100 has not been sold for a couple of years.
Current Crucial model is the BX500, and remains a good value.

Yes, my mistake. BX500. Post corrected.

 

[brian222]

Beginner's question. In my thread title I included (EMC 2121). Does this distinguish my Late 2006 from others?
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[DeltaMac]

No, all "Late 2006" MacBooks have the EMC 2121 marking. For the owner, it is just another way to determine which model you have. If the EMC number is different, then it is not a Late 2006 model.

 

[brian222]

Thanks. I asked because somewhere on this site I saw someone say there were 15? different versions of the A1181. Is it the order number that makes a difference? Mine is MA699LL/A.

 

[TitanTiger]

order # MA699LL/A
want to upgrade to SSD if possible. Any suggestions on what brand, size, etc. ?

I was looking at one from OWC (macsales.com) or Crucial for the 2008 MacBook I mention here: Securing a late 2008 Macbook aluminum unibody

I'll ask you - how are you handling security for that old of a MacBook given that it's not getting any security updates from Apple anymore?

 

[brian222]

I was looking at one from OWC (macsales.com) or Crucial for the 2008 MacBook I mention here: Securing a late 2008 Macbook aluminum unibody

I'll ask you - how are you handling security for that old of a MacBook given that it's not getting any security updates from Apple anymore?

New HD on order. Haven't got inside yet to check anything including security.

 

[brian222]

About to start a rescue attempt. Late 2006 Macbook (A1181. MA699LL/A). New at this but I've done reading from several sources. I also have a new SSD, new Ram, XP install disc, OS X disc. Also external HD if needed. Anything else I might need? Thanks.