upgrade my macbook to a SSD - what type?

[merlyn412]

So i'm thinking about upgrading my macbook to a SSD. What type can I / can't I use??

2.5" SATA - beyond that, are they all pretty much the same?

I have an early 2009 white macbook.

I have an opportunity to pick up an intel X25-M ssd from a friend...

 

[Nago]

So i'm thinking about upgrading my macbook to a SSD. What type can I / can't I use??

2.5" SATA - beyond that, are they all pretty much the same?

I have an early 2009 white macbook.

I have an opportunity to pick up an intel X25-M ssd from a friend...

Intel X25-M will work just fine 🙂

 

[zachsilvey]

SSDs are sort of an area where you do get what you pay for.

Crucial, Intel and OWC are your best bet.

Before actually buying a drive look at some reviews to see how it stacks up against the competition in terms of speed.

Also here is a good resource
http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=736

 

[merlyn412]

thank-you very much for the advice!

 

[Stvwndr219]

Be careful with the new Vertex 2 drives - there have been some compatibility issues with macbooks reported. Also, you'll have to install OS X with an external first - some quirk of the MBPs I guess...