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 price😛erformance:reliability). Any thoughts? My budget is about $250.
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Best 256GB SSD for mid-2010 15" i7?
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Orlandoech
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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
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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.)
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
macrumors 601
...assuming you can get a MBP where you can replace the drive in the future!
Orlandoech
macrumors 68040
Assuming something magically changes 2011 and 2012 machines, there will still be newer MbPs than he has with SATA III
clyde2801
macrumors 601
True. But I was referring to macbook pros that will be made in 2013 and beyond.