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How fast is your SSD, and when did you buy your MacBook Air?

CTO 11-inch 128GB SSD with 4GB RAM, ordered on January 22.

Model: APPLE SSD TS128C
Read: 205.0 MB/s
Write: 180.1MB/s

NCQ is set to No, according to System Profiler.

Don't know if these results are affected by any apps currently running, or the fact that I have not restarted my MBA in some days.
 
MJedi said:
CTO 11-inch 128GB SSD with 4GB RAM, ordered on January 22.

Model: APPLE SSD TS128C
Read: 205.0 MB/s
Write: 180.1MB/s

NCQ is set to No, according to System Profiler.

Don't know if these results are affected by any apps currently running, or the fact that I have not restarted my MBA in some days.
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They seem mostly in line with other 11" tests so far, including mine. Only one or two people (from Europe?) have said they have the faster Samsung chip with NCQ.
 
I don't know what the advantages of a ssd drive that supports Native Command Queuing are, but I'm damn glad mine supports it!

Now, I did this AJA test on my drive, and my results were slightly inferior to those of people with the same kind of ssd, but in 13" models. Maybe I did it wrong? Or is it supposed to be this way?

Read: 187.3
Write: 231.2
 

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iDemiurge said:
I don't know what the advantages of a ssd drive that supports Native Command Queuing are, but I'm damn glad mine supports it!

Now, I did this AJA test on my drive, and my results were slightly inferior to those of people with the same kind of ssd, but in 13" models. Maybe I did it wrong? Or is it supposed to be this way?

Read: 187.3
Write: 231.2
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Yes, you reversed the Read and Write results. Your actual results were Read: 231.2, Write 187.3.
 
KPOM said:
Yes, you reversed the Read and Write results. Your actual results were Read: 231.2, Write 187.3.
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Thanks for pointing that out, but that was not what I meant. I've adjusted the Video Frame Size option to 1920x1080 10-bit and file size to 4Gb, as some others seem to have done, and my results are closer to what has been reported:

Write: 208.3 MB/s
Read: 258.5 MB/s

Again, that's an 11.6" model, if you're guys still wondering if there are some around with the faster ssd.
 
iDemiurge said:
I don't know what the advantages of a ssd drive that supports Native Command Queuing are, but I'm damn glad mine supports it!

Now, I did this AJA test on my drive, and my results were slightly inferior to those of people with the same kind of ssd, but in 13" models. Maybe I did it wrong? Or is it supposed to be this way?

Read: 187.3
Write: 231.2
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Try using 1920x1080 10-bit as the video frame size.
 
Hey all,
Spoke to apple care about my situation. They pretty much took everything I said down and told me to contact the apple store where I bought it about an exchange. Not sure if i'm going to drive from Philadelphia to delaware to do this, and then it might end up with the same drive. I think what might be happening is that as another member had said, apple is using different suppliers for the SSD rather then progressing to a new supplier. This seems evident with people getting the toshiba and having recent manufacturing dates. The faster ssd's seem to be limited to non-us countries (unless I missed a post of someone from the U.S. reporting it). Anyway, if it's just a random draw of receiving it, then there's no point of me trying to exchange it. However, if apple is switching completely to samsung, then it's different and I would more likely consider returning it and waiting out a new one. Anyone obtain any new info from apple directly on this?
 
I'll test it out in a few days

I just got the "ultimate" 13 last tuesday:). I was looking into MBP's and waiting for update, but needed a new laptop asap. I bought at the AS here in Boulder, CO and received the Toshiba drive. I'll be taking mine back in a few days to see if a new online ordered MBA "ultimate" 13's have the samsung or not.
Might as well use the 14 day policy to the max, i was originally hoping the new MBP would come out w/in the 14 day policy, but that seems unlikely with the sandy bridge problems.
I think i'm almost hooked on the MBA portability and may not even go to MBP if they come out soon, this is why i'd rather have the faster SSD than not.
I'll get back to you guys when new MBA ultimate 13 comes.
 
epicshredder said:
I just got the "ultimate" 13 last tuesday:). I was looking into MBP's and waiting for update, but needed a new laptop asap. I bought at the AS here in Boulder, CO and received the Toshiba drive. I'll be taking mine back in a few days to see if a new online ordered MBA "ultimate" 13's have the samsung or not.
Might as well use the 14 day policy to the max, i was originally hoping the new MBP would come out w/in the 14 day policy, but that seems unlikely with the sandy bridge problems.
I think i'm almost hooked on the MBA portability and may not even go to MBP if they come out soon, this is why i'd rather have the faster SSD than not.
I'll get back to you guys when new MBA ultimate 13 comes.
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Thanks for giving it a shot, looking forward to hear the results. Get it before the 15th-last day of my return period! :)


actually now that I think about it an online order would require me to pay 8% sales tax, ah, not gonna pay around $100 for a chance at a 10-20% increase.
 
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you guys are nuts.

so instead of getting mucked up in geekdom, do any of you have actual real world test results to see if the specs actually make a lick of noticeable difference as part of the daily grind?
 
KPOM said:
On what basis? The product they sold you is as advertised. It isn't as if there is anything wrong with the Toshiba drive. Apple just is sourcing its drives from multiple suppliers, and some of them have faster controllers than others.
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on the basis that i lucky enough to have read about it on this forum,and want the faster hd

but as a apple shareholder i thank you for your non concern ;-)
 
BENJMNS said:
you guys are nuts.

so instead of getting mucked up in geekdom, do any of you have actual real world test results to see if the specs actually make a lick of noticeable difference as part of the daily grind?
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It's all about numbers. Same thing if I buy a car that's 405hp and then someone comes out with one that's 415hp. Weight even goes out the window when spec-jockeying. I want "the good one".
 
jamesryanbell said:
It's all about numbers. Same thing if I buy a car that's 405hp and then someone comes out with one that's 415hp. Weight even goes out the window when spec-jockeying. I want "the good one".
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The average buyer can't just go out and measure hp. A car manufacturer could make an upgrade and you would never know.
 
CTO 13.3-inch 128GB SSD with 4GB RAM, ordered on October 31, 2010.

Model: APPLE SSD TS128C
Revision: CJAA0201
Read: 188.5 MB/s
Write: 205.5MB/s

NCQ is set to No, according to System Profiler.
 
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One user in the US informed me that he had the faster drive-CTO, model 256
 
I have a 13" ultimate coming within a few hours from MacMall.. I'll post what I have when it does. I ordered it yesterday, but won't have any idea about production date since its from a reseller.
 
Just got my 11 ultimate today. It was just posted on the apple refurb listing on 2/7 when I ordered it. Seems I have the slower revision drive also. Still plenty happy with the performance though.
 
176.9 write
208.7 read

I have the older SSD, and just bought it yesterday, but this little beast is faster than my January 2009 15" MBP. I have NO complaints!
 
Well, its official guys all this discussion about the SSD brand and an type used has me worried as I ordered my MacBook Air 13" / 128GB / 1.8 / only about 3 days ago. Now im paranoid, as I sold off my MacBook pro 13" with 8GB RAM and my own Corsair X-128SSD was installed while i had it (put factory drive back in MacBook Pro before sale).
 
ArmCortexA8 said:
Well, its official guys all this discussion about the SSD brand and an type used has me worried as I ordered my MacBook Air 13" / 128GB / 1.8 / only about 3 days ago. Now im paranoid, as I sold off my MacBook pro 13" with 8GB RAM and my own Corsair X-128SSD was installed while i had it (put factory drive back in MacBook Pro before sale).
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Hey arm,
My suggestion would be to not even check. Nobody knows if the difference is even observable in the real world. I am exchanging mine due to a different issue, and will not be checking the new one. Enjoy the new MBA!
 
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