Intel x-25m vs Crucial c300 for a MBP 13'. I need feedback!

[gimmi80]

Hi!

I would like to get some feedback on these two ssd drives.
I own a MBP 13' late 2010 and I would like to upgrade to an ssd

I'm considering two drives:

Intel x-25m 160Gb
Crucial c300 128Gb

They have a comparable price but reading a few reviews the c300 seems to have better performance, but minor storage capacity (obviously).
what's your experience?

 

[jetblk328i]

I'm looking to get a ssd too, i'm between the intel and the ocz vertex 2....

 

[pedrofan]

I think this could help you

http://www.barefeats.com/mbpp19.html

http://macperformanceguide.com/SSD-RealWorld.html

Due to the second analysis, the owc mercury pro is the best for macbook pro, as it doesn't lose performance with the time. Don't look only at transfer speeds, because most ssd degradete along the time specially in mac because they don't have trim (nor owc mercury either toshiba ssd 512gb that mcb installs, they maintain transfer rates without trim)

 

[JasonH42]

I think this could help you

http://www.barefeats.com/mbpp19.html

http://macperformanceguide.com/SSD-RealWorld.html

Due to the second analysis, the owc mercury pro is the best for macbook pro, as it doesn't lose performance with the time. Don't look only at transfer speeds, because most ssd degradete along the time specially in mac because they don't have trim (nor owc mercury either toshiba ssd 512gb that mcb installs, they maintain transfer rates without trim)

Lloyd has an obvious relationship with OWC so bear that in mind when reading the above review although by all accounts the OWC drives are terrific.

I've been running a C300 since March with no slowdown and it's 4/5 full. Awesome drive, wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

 

[gimmi80]

Thanks.

Apparently crucial surpassed intel with the latest c300.
I thought the x-25 was still the "gold standard" for macbook pro

 

[spencers]

Thanks.

Apparently crucial surpassed intel with the latest c300.
I thought the x-25 was still the "gold standard" for macbook pro

It was for quite a while. The storage space is ideal, but there are other brands out there that offer a much improved write speed, which is where the X25 suffers.

 

[appleaddiction]

Owc

OWC is the way to go. http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/internal_storage/Mercury_Extreme_SSD_Sandforce/Solid_State_Pro