I have a 2010MBP 13" w/ C2D - looking for SSD

[chuckflip53]

Most of my work is not processor nor graphic intensive at all so I figure an SSD would probably do me the most good

I'm looking for something within the range of 128-256GB, doesn't have to have the BEST random/sequential read/write speeds (though something near the top) and is within the 200-400 price range (preferably lower)
EDIT: SATAII requirement

Suggestions are much appreciated!

 

[Adamantoise]

I would have recommended the OCZ Vertex 3 to you.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227706

However, you don't have SATA III on the 2010 MBP so you might want to look at a SATA II SSD to save yourself some money.

 

[jimbo1mcm]

Look at Samsung 470

Price reduction at Newegg on the 128GB. The 470 is not the fastest of the fast, but so far, it is one of the most reliable. I have it in my 2011 MBP with Trim enabled. 6 months and absolutely NO problems. Boot to on in 15 seconds.

 

[chuckflip53]

I would have recommended the OCZ Vertex 3 to you.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227706

However, you don't have SATA III on the 2010 MBP so you might want to look at a SATA II SSD to save yourself some money.

Two things about your post (and thank you for the quick response):
1. I did a quick google search and have heard negative reviews of SSDs produced by OCZ - most of them were complaints about very slow random read/write speeds (compared to other SSDs of the same size)
2. I was actually unaware about the SATA II vs SATA III issue - I'll check later but thanks for the notice - with that in mind I'll edit my first post to ask about SATA II SSDs

---------- Post added at 04:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:20 PM ----------

Price reduction at Newegg on the 128GB. The 470 is not the fastest of the fast, but so far, it is one of the most reliable. I have it in my 2011 MBP with Trim enabled. 6 months and absolutely NO problems. Boot to on in 15 seconds.

You mention that you have Trim enabled but you're also running a 2011 MBP - does the mid-2010 MBP allow Trim for SSDs?

Also: similar to my above post, I've also read some reviews regarding Samsung's poor random read/write speeds