Is there a SSD with no problems for MBP 2011??

[Macsavvytech]

Correct me if I'm wrong but most of the "problems" with the Vertex 3 were related to not being able to update firmware and sluggishness (Potential freezing) that was fixed in a later update?

I am 90% sure you wil find that SandForce SSDs will not do you wrong.

 

[Fugue]

How is the firmware for the Crucial m4 updated?

 

[Philflow]

By bootable iso. Unlike OCZ procedure it's very easy on any MBP.

 

[hehe299792458]

Correct me if I'm wrong but most of the "problems" with the Vertex 3 were related to not being able to update firmware and sluggishness (Potential freezing) that was fixed in a later update?

I am 90% sure you wil find that SandForce SSDs will not do you wrong.

the problem is not very widespread, but the solution decreased performance

 

[nizmoz]

Did you mean it's automatically on or did you enable the TRIM hack?

Had to enable it with the hack.

 

[nizmoz]

the problem is not very widespread, but the solution decreased performance

Also failure rate is much higher on vertex and sand force ssds. I had two fail on me.

 

[satchow]

Does the trim hack compatible with lion?

Yes the trim hack does compatible with lion

 

[Weaselboy]

No one seems to be voting for the Apple SSD. I'm thinking of getting a 13" with the Apple SSD since it's only $225 (with education discount) and that's about the price I would pay aftermarket for 128gb anyway. Let Apple take the risks of putting it in, plus one less warranty headache.

Any comments on Apple vs Samsung? Or, could the Apple be a Samsung?

You are correct, the Apple OEM SSD is an attractive choice. The speed is the same as the Samsung and you have the benefit of native TRIM (without a hack). If the money is close, the Apple SSD is a good choice.

 

[Fugue]

By bootable iso. Unlike OCZ procedure it's very easy on any MBP.

And how exactly does that work, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Philflow]

And how exactly does that work, if you don't mind me asking?

I haven't done it myself but I would guess: burn ISO to DVD, boot MBP while holding c button.

 

[TonyNguyen]

Is that with or without trim support?

Without TRIM support. I've just done the patching to enable TRIM, in fact, I see no difference

 

[aldejesus]

Go with OWC, No issues on my MBP 2011, excellent customer support and warranty. AND FASSSSSTTTT

 

[hehe299792458]

Go with OWC, No issues on my MBP 2011, excellent customer support and warranty. AND FASSSSSTTTT

since the issues with Vertex 3's are with the controller, OWC should experience the same problem

 

[aldejesus]

since the issues with Vertex 3's are with the controller, OWC should experience the same problem

I don't have any issues on my MBP 13", Not on SL or Lion. No beach balls, etc.

It only give me problems with the Trim enable patch, but after uninstalling everything went back to normal.

 

[nizmoz]

Crucial M4.... EOD! Love it's speed.

 

[Krevnik]

since the issues with Vertex 3's are with the controller, OWC should experience the same problem

The OEMs don't always use the same version of the firmware. OCZ also used to customize their firmware a bit more than other OEMs. That practice might have stopped when they moved to Sandforce though.