So its on the way lol, how do I switch over without really losing anything? Thanks
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So its on the way lol, how do I switch over without really losing anything? Thanks
I did a fresh install because I didn't really have anything too important on before. I put my hd in an external enclosure and just transfered the applications I wanted.
But if I just put the drive in right when I get it would I be able to install osx on a blank drive?
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put it this way, will I be able to access ML recovery on a blank harddrive? Because then I could just make a time machine back up lol
What if I just install snow leopard because I'm sure I could boot to the snow leopard dvd and then from there download mountain lion?
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put it this way, will I be able to access ML recovery on a blank harddrive? Because then I could just make a time machine back up lol
What if I just install snow leopard because I'm sure I could boot to the snow leopard dvd and then from there download mountain lion?
Has anyone tried Corsair drives on pre-2011 models? My friend is thinking about purchasing Corsair because his budget cannot afford intel320. He is looking at this drive: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233206
According to Crucial, enabling TRIM is not necessary on the M4 drives. You just need to leave your system idle (without sleeping) from time to time so that the active garbage collection can work.
Read this:
http://forums.crucial.com/t5/Solid-...D-performance-why-is-it-important/ta-p/100276
This is illustrated in tests of other drives with the Marvell controller, like this test. Just leave it be and performance will recover.
Speaking of SSD's, Newegg has the Crucial M4 128GB drives listed today for $89.99. 
That's the newer 7mm model. I just ordered one-- that's a no-brainer upgrade for my old Macbook Pro. All my media is on my Mac Mini now so I don't need all the space.... fresh install of Mountain Lion and it'll be right quick!
That's the newer 7mm model. I just ordered one-- that's a no-brainer upgrade for my old Macbook Pro. All my media is on my Mac Mini now so I don't need all the space.... fresh install of Mountain Lion and it'll be right quick!
Just saw a new egg deal on Samsung 830 128gb for $84.99 + FREE SHIPPING using EMCYTZT1974
feel like I should buy it even though will get Macbook coming weekend. But thing is updating of firmware. can someone tell me is that difficult thing to do with these and often needed to be done?
feel like I should buy it even though will get Macbook coming weekend. But thing is updating of firmware. can someone tell me is that difficult thing to do with these and often needed to be done?
I just snagged the aforementioned deal on Newegg and I am also purchasing a 15" cMBP 2.3 soon. I read somewhere that Samsung is really good with their firmware, not sure how to do it, though
I also bought it last night. even though I am still learning about SSDs but it was too tempting to resist. Now need some tips on maintaining this SSD and also abt keeping firmware updated.
Hi guys, I'm a bit new to this. I have been looking for a guide on how to install Mountain Lion on a new SSD. I'm a bit confused since Mac doesn't have the traditional BIOS settings like on a PC. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
I have the sandisk ultra, 120 gb sata II.
I have been using it for two months and so far it's been great!
Reads and writes speed are over 200 both!
Either clone ur HD with OSx to SSD with Carbon cloner etc or try booting from SSD and hold option key to download OS from Network.
Disclaimer- I am Newbie
It depends how you want to install it.
- If you're doing a clean install you need to burn the ML installer on a dual layer dvd or make a bootable usb drive ( they are plenty of tutorials on how to make either one. Just google it or search the forum). After, just hold the option key on start up to select from where to boot, format the drive to Mac OS Extended with disk utility (if you haven't formatted yet) and install.
- Or you can just clone the existing drive to the SSD using Carbon Copy Cloner.
Put in the new SSD, hold down command-R when booting. It fetches ML over the internet.
HI guys, i just finished installing SSD and Mountain Lion. Do I need to any HDD specific features that are no longer needed for SSD on Mac? Like Spotlight for example? I had SSD on a Windows laptop before and I had to disable a bunch of features. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
I would turn off the "Put Hard Disks to Sleep When Possible" setting under System Preferences>Energy Saver.
I wouldn't bother disabling Spotlight if you use it often. I certainly won't be when I slap a 512GB M4 into my Mac.
Hi all,
I've just downloaded the TRIM ENABLER from http://www.groths.org. I have an Intel 520 120Gb SSD running Mountain Lion, should I use this application? Kind regards, Susan
I've just downloaded the TRIM ENABLER from http://www.groths.org. I have an Intel 520 120Gb SSD running Mountain Lion, should I use this application? Kind regards, Susan
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