OWC Data Doubler or generic caddy?

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  1. Zcott, May 22, 2014

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    I'm looking to upgrade the drive in my 08 unibody machine and strip out the now dead DVD drive. I've heard conflicting reports about whether a generic caddy to fit there will work or whether the OWC data doubler is much better. Has anyone any experiences of either?
     
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  2. maflynn, May 22, 2014

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    Going generic, you run the risk of getting something ill fitting, I guess for the price do you want to roll the dice?

    Personally, I'd go with the data doubler just to be safe but since I don't need one, I'm not sure of the price difference. My tune may change if its a huge price difference.
     
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  3. Maydon0z, May 24, 2014

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    I have used generic ebay $10 caddies for my 13" 2008 and 2010 Unibody Macbook Pros and encountered no problems. A generic caddy will fit and work fine :cool:
     
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  4. GhettoMrBob, May 24, 2014

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    Same here. Replaced my optical drive with a caddy and SSD. Works just fine.
     
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