Best 256GB SSD for mid-2010 15" i7?

[vbman213]

I've read through the SSD Buying Guide but would like some direct feedback. I've heard that the Samsung 870 series are nice (concerning priceerformance:reliability). Any thoughts? My budget is about $250.

 

[Orlandoech]

Samsung 830 256GB or Corsair Force GT/GS Series. Crucial M4 is a good choice too but it has inferior Write speeds compared to the other two. And I know you're limited by SATA II but id still get the faster drive in case you get a new MBP in the future.

 

[T5BRICK]

The Samsung 830 256GB units are going for around $210 right now. You can find better deals if you look around, I believe there was a place selling them for $180 a couple weeks ago.

Personally, I just picked up a 256GB Crucial M4 for my mid-2009 MBP. It works great, although the drive is limited by my SATA II interface(which I believe you would be as well.)

 

[clyde2801]

Samsung 830 256GB or Corsair Force GT/GS Series. Crucial M4 is a good choice too but it has inferior Write speeds compared to the other two. And I know you're limited by SATA II but id still get the faster drive in case you get a new MBP in the future.

...assuming you can get a MBP where you can replace the drive in the future!

 

[Orlandoech]

...assuming you can get a MBP where you can replace the drive in the future!

Assuming something magically changes 2011 and 2012 machines, there will still be newer MbPs than he has with SATA III

 

[T5BRICK]

If the future model you're upgrading to has a non upgradeable SSD, it is very likely that it'll be faster and have the same or better capacity than a 256GB SSD you buy today.

Just leave the SSD in your current Mac when you sell it.

 

[clyde2801]

Assuming something magically changes 2011 and 2012 machines, there will still be newer MbPs than he has with SATA III

True. But I was referring to macbook pros that will be made in 2013 and beyond.