Macbook Pro (mid 2009) model, upgrading to SSD

[maroulis]

I bought an MBP 13" 2.53 with 160GB HDD... I'm spoiled from my SSD MBA and so decided to buy an SSD for the MBP...

I looked at what apple is offering (I believe Toshiba) and wasn't too impressed. I finally decided to pull the trigger on the intel X25-M 160GB SSD and was wondering if I need any special tools (i.e. tray unit) or will it fit exactly as the 2.5" HDD?

also, can anyone confirm given the higher price of the intel X25-M SSD that the price is indeed worth it?

thanks

 

[sascha h-k]

100%, the best ..

dissable sudden motion sensor (osX) !
and in system-pane/energysave: no sleep for hdd.

 

[maroulis]

100%, the best ..

dissable sudden motion sensor (osX) !
and in system-pane/energysave: no sleep for hdd.

thanks!!

 

[Z06jerry]

I bought an MBP 13" 2.53 with 160GB HDD.

I thought 250GB HDD was standard in that model, no?

 

[maroulis]

I thought 250GB HDD was standard in that model, no?

it is... dunno why I typed 160GB lol...

Capacity: 232.89 GB
Model: Hitachi HTS545025B9SA02

 

[erickufrin]

be careful

Intel just recalled a large number of these drives!


http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=15827

 

[sascha h-k]

first ssd's had no problem and sure intel will fix the new generation ..

just buying intel means no worry.

 

[MacModMachine]

first ssd's had no problem and sure intel will fix the new generation ..

just buying intel means no worry.

the intel drives are great,

i see the 1st gen is @ 239 cad at new egg....20$ cheaper then before.