SSD Replacement for 2010 MacBook Pro - Help!

[jbgc]

Hey,

I am looking to replace my 500GB HD in my 13" MacBook Pro 2.4 GHz Mid-2010 model for a 128GB SSD - I now realize that I want speed over capacity. I will be doing this myself.

I want to know which 128GB SSD is the best option for me and where to buy. I want a fast enough drive that doesn't consume too much power and is affordable.

 

[McGiord]

I am also looking into this.

 

[thurstmw]

Hey,

I am looking to replace my 500GB HD in my 13" MacBook Pro 2.4 GHz Mid-2010 model for a 128GB SSD - I now realize that I want speed over capacity. I will be doing this myself.

I want to know which 128GB SSD is the best option for me and where to buy. I want a fast enough drive that doesn't consume too much power and is affordable.

People really like OCZ and Intel. I have a 64 Kingston cause it was cheap as hell and I have my other HDD in the optibay for capacity.

You will fall in love with almost any drive. I say go for one that is cheap. One with good garbage collection is recommended though since apple dosent seem to like to support TRIM on non OEM drives.

 

[jbgc]

I ended up getting this one. It looks like a good one but is also very affordable, especially if you do the rebate! I can't wait for it to get here - thanks for the help, thurstmw!

 

[Macsavvytech]

I ended up getting this one. It looks like a good one but is also very affordable, especially if you do the rebate! I can't wait for it to get here - thanks for the help, thurstmw!

Can you cancel that order? Get a Intel 510, cheaper, better quality and based on 32mm NAND so highly reliable.

 

[Weaselboy]

Can you cancel that order? Get a Intel 510, cheaper, better quality and based on 32mm NAND so highly reliable.

Maybe you are confusing the Intel 510 with another model? The 510 is a SATA III interface which he will see no benefit from on his 2010 MBP. The Intel 510 is at least $100 more than the drive he ordered.

The Intel 510 does use 34nm NAND which gives the NAND cells better longevity, but that has no impact on reliability.

I own a Intel 510 in my 2011 MBP and like it, but I don't see the benefit for this user in his 2010 MBP.

 

[Macsavvytech]

Maybe you are confusing the Intel 510 with another model? The 510 is a SATA III interface which he will see no benefit from on his 2010 MBP. The Intel 510 is at least $100 more than the drive he ordered.

The Intel 510 does use 34nm NAND which gives the NAND cells better longevity, but that has no impact on reliability.

I own a Intel 510 in my 2011 MBP and like it, but I don't see the benefit for this user in his 2010 MBP.

Yer this, I was tired can't even understand what i wrote now.

 

[Macsavvytech]

Finally figured out what i was on about. I was talking about the Intel 320 SSD
The bit about the NAND is wrong though when talking about the 320.