Another SSD question

[Montymitch]

I have searched, but haven't found an answer.

I have a late 08 MacBook and currently get around 3 hrs of battery life, depending on usage. If I upgrade to SSD, will the battery life improve slightly, dramatically, or not at all? I'd like to hear from people with actual experience with this model.

 

[copykris]

i have no experience with your particular model, but less moving parts generally means less power drain; you should see improved battery life

 

[iShater]

i have no experience with your particular model, but less moving parts generally means less power drain; you should see improved battery life

+1

 

[MacModMachine]

nope, most ssd's draw the same power, if not more.

i have measured several intels and they mostly draw power equal to a 7200 spin disk.

vertex measures higher then a 7200 spin disk.

 

[Montymitch]

Interesting. I would think that with no spinning disk there would be less power consumption, but at the same time I realize there is no magic bullet for longer battery life. Most of the SSD manufacturers claim less consumption, but I haven't seen any comparisons in that regard.