Thinking of buying a SSD, capacity issue...

[Some Guy 555]

As mentioned in the title I have enough funds to get a high end SSD. I have a decision between two such drives:

Intel x25-M 160Gb
or
Intel x25-E Extreme 64Gb

I have no problems with the M version except that its MLC (multi-level cell) which wears 10 times faster than SLC drives.

I really want to get the 64gb E version except I am wondering this: After I install OSX on it, how much space will I have to work with? If its over 50GB then I'm sold.

I have no problem using external storage (because I have literally near-infinite supply of flash drives) .

Anyone have experience with either of these drives or an intel ssd of any version?

Thanks!

 

[HLdan]

OS X takes about 7-10GB. More like 10-12 with the full iLife Suite.

 

[Thiol]

As mentioned in the title I have enough funds to get a high end SSD. I have a decision between two such drives:

Intel x25-M 160Gb
or
Intel x25-E Extreme 64Gb

I have no problems with the M version except that its MLC (multi-level cell) which wears 10 times faster than SLC drives.

I really want to get the 64gb E version except I am wondering this: After I install OSX on it, how much space will I have to work with? If its over 50GB then I'm sold.

I have no problem using external storage (because I have literally near-infinite supply of flash drives) .

Anyone have experience with either of these drives or an intel ssd of any version?

Thanks!

By the time you wear a MLC drive, it will be so outdated that you won't be using it anymore. I wouldn't worry about that in the least.

 

[nuckinfutz]

Intel rates the MTBF of their SSD:


X-25-E - 2 million hours
X-25-M - 1.2 Million hours

For home use go with the 160GB unless you're in need of outstanding write speeds.