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    Which SSD to buy for a MBP?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by sc30317, Oct 9, 2009.

  1. sc30317

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    Hey all,

    I am going to buy a new 13" Unibody MBP, and I do not want to pay the $360 upgrade for a 128GB SSD from apple that apparently isn't great. I would like to know what kind of SSD I should purchase for this laptop. I was thinking a Intel X-25, is that compatable with this laptop? Any other suggestions? (links would be nice)
     
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    All 2.5" SATA SSDs should be compatible including the Intel X25-M. What is your budget and minimum size requirement?
     
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    My budget is ~$350 and I would like to get the best size and speed possible
     
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    I would check out the 80GB Intel G2 SSD or 128GB OCZ Agility (Indilinx) or 128GB OCZ Summit (Samsung). The 160GB Intel and 256GB Indilinx/Samsungs are out of your budget.
     
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