macbook Pro 15" (2011) SSD Vertex 2 or 3?

[Mausse]

i know there is already alot written down about ssd in macbooks but i have a simple question.

Will be the vertex 240gb 3 (6gb) be really noticble faster than a vertex 240gb 2 (3gb) with normal use ,internet,aperture,mail,imovie.

We all want the latest and greatest but i would like to know if its really worth the extra cash...

please advice

 

[SpitUK]

I would have said yes. You have invested in the latest macbook, may as well get the SSd to match. It will also help you future proof the machine some what.

 

[xchaotic]

I tend to agree - otherwise why waste money on the latest gen?
On the other hand if saving money is your priority - get the previous gen from the refurb store or clearance one - still mighty fast and then get a vertex2.
Much cheaper, still very fast.
If you spent the money on the latest, why not take advantage of the fastee interface?
Looking at the tests, V3 could easily be 25%-30% faster in all tasks where storage might be the bottleneck - opening apps, tabs, archiving etc
For me it's worth the price premium...

 

[sydenham]

One of the benefits of the Vertex 3 is it seems to work with no problems. At least it does in my machine.

 

[k43l]

I just got an Intel 320 Series SSD for my 2011 Macbook Pro 15". It's a SATA II SSD.

The reason why I got a 3Gbps instead of a 6Gbps is, that i don't think it would actually make a difference in performance
SSD speeds already kick ass, no matter what SSD you choose. Even if the Vertex 3 is 20% faster, I don't think anyone would notice that an app opens in 1.4 Seconds instead of 2...

Also, Intel SSDs are the most reliable on the market.

 

[Mausse]

thx for the heads up, will go for the latest and greatest.....sigh...again$$$

and i will keep telling myself i will use this laptop for at least 3 years....again...

 

[kobyh15]

thx for the heads up, will go for the latest and greatest.....sigh...again$$$

and i will keep telling myself i will use this laptop for at least 3 years....again...

Haha, I don't see why you shouldn't be able to use that machine for 3 years. It's going to be stupid fast.