Upgrade MacBook Pro

[tusing]

Hey guys, I think it is time to upgrade my MacBook Pro.
I have a mid 2009 configuration: 2.53 GHz Dual Core Intel processor, 4 GB RAM, NVIDIA 9400 (256MB), and 250GB HDD.

I am planning to upgrade to an SSD and 8GB RAM.

Can you intelligent MacRumor readers tell me:
A) The best sub-$400 SSD that is over 100GB
and
B) The best sub-$200 8GB RAM sticks for my MBP. Requirements are

• 30mm
• 4 GB
• DDR3
• 204-pin
• PCE-8500 DDR3 1066 MHz type RAM

Thanks

 

[spinnerlys]

B - There are no 204-pin SO-DIMM 8GB RAM sticks, 4GB is the maximum. You can get two 4GB sticks for 180 USD here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ... 600032319&IsNodeId=1&name=For Apple Notebook

A - I don't know about SSDs though, but NewEgg or MacSales has quite some offerings and maybe even MRoogle can help.


@ mrsir2009: Come again please? Isn't the OP asking for advice on upgrading the RAM and storage unit? Or was that a slight at the less descriptive thread title?

 

[mrsir2009]

Well why not just upgrade the RAM and put a SSD into your existing MacBook Pro? Not much has changed from mid 2009 other than spec bumps

 

[tusing]

Well why not just upgrade the RAM and put a SSD into your existing MacBook Pro? Not much has changed from mid 2009 other than spec bumps

Thats exactly what I'm doing.

 

[mrsir2009]

Thats exactly what I'm doing.

Srry, I didn't read it right

 

[Mac-key]

$149 plus shipping for this RAM:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer Technology/8566DDR3S8GP/

Check their website as well for SSDs

 

[Blu101]

$149 plus shipping for this RAM:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer Technology/8566DDR3S8GP/

Check their website as well for SSDs

I'd stay away from NuRam, many have reported failures. Spring a few extra bucks for their regular OWC RAM (currently $174 and price has been dropping):

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other World Computing/8566DDR3S8GP/