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120GB Solid State Hard Drive for $59
Posted on: 20.09.2012 by Jerica Salava
Not spam. Great deal for audio file storage:

http://www.compusa.com/applications/...aign=webjck768

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Dorie Scelzo
21.09.2012
Originally Posted by Xonetacular
Looks like price went up- now $100 not $59
Yeah, I saw that. Oh well.

Also, random note that I'll put here for no reason in particular……apparently OWC is now selling SSD upgrades for the 2012 Retina MBP and 2012 MBA. They're expensive, but the're really nice drives.
Dorie Scelzo
21.09.2012
Originally Posted by shr3dder
My experience with Apple is they are not very nice when it comes to upgrades, it cost me $200+ to put an SSD in my 2009 Macbook Air as I could only use a few different brands due to size and plug formats.

That said I believe the Air is a lot more difficult to upgrade due to space issues.
The Airs and the Retina Pro are the only ones that are going to be like that……at least for now. I've literally not given it a second thought with my MBPs.

Originally Posted by Patch
How are you guys using SSD's? JUST for tour OS/system files - or for your music storage too?
It's the only drive in my laptop at the moment. They're just plain better in every way except $/GB, and I believe using a smaller drive is just worth it.

120GB in the laptop to store everything I take with me. 2.5TB worth of archives/backups on externals in 2 locations……works great for me.
Cole Maroto
20.09.2012
Originally Posted by corporation
Just make sure that you have a Phillips #00 screwdriver and a Torx T6 screwdriver handy.
that damn star screw! ugh. when i had a mac and my hdd died it was quite a pain to get it out to replace it. that screw is in such an awkward spot and of course they can't just use a regular phillips.
Ara Tima
20.09.2012
Originally Posted by SJJVEN
Would this work on a 2008 macbook (white) ?
My experience with Apple is they are not very nice when it comes to upgrades, it cost me $200+ to put an SSD in my 2009 Macbook Air as I could only use a few different brands due to size and plug formats.

That said I believe the Air is a lot more difficult to upgrade due to space issues.

Just be safe and check online for others experience with it.

20.09.2012
Originally Posted by SJJVEN
Would this work on a 2008 macbook (white) ?

Probably, but check out amazon/newegg for reviews just to make sure.

I just put a crucial m4 in my 2008 macbook yesterday, works great.

Since the 2008 macbook only has SATA 1, it only gets about a 50% increase in HD speed with the SSD, but that' enough to hold me for another year or two.

Just make sure that you have a Phillips #00 screwdriver and a Torx T6 screwdriver handy.

Also manually select the startup disk in System Preferences after the install to ensure a fast bootup time (it cut mine in half)
Jerica Salava
20.09.2012		Not spam. Great deal for audio file storage:

http://www.compusa.com/applications/...aign=webjck768

>
Dorie Scelzo
21.09.2012
Originally Posted by Xonetacular
Looks like price went up- now $100 not $59
Yeah, I saw that. Oh well.

Also, random note that I'll put here for no reason in particular……apparently OWC is now selling SSD upgrades for the 2012 Retina MBP and 2012 MBA. They're expensive, but the're really nice drives.
Francis Leckliter
21.09.2012		Even though I'm from Canada, really appreciate the idea of posting deals to gear, gear , peripherals, computer hardware, software when they come up at this community !
Romelia Stankard
21.09.2012		Looks like price went up- now $100 not $59
Dorie Scelzo
21.09.2012
Originally Posted by shr3dder
My experience with Apple is they are not very nice when it comes to upgrades, it cost me $200+ to put an SSD in my 2009 Macbook Air as I could only use a few different brands due to size and plug formats.

That said I believe the Air is a lot more difficult to upgrade due to space issues.
The Airs and the Retina Pro are the only ones that are going to be like that……at least for now. I've literally not given it a second thought with my MBPs.

Originally Posted by Patch
How are you guys using SSD's? JUST for tour OS/system files - or for your music storage too?
It's the only drive in my laptop at the moment. They're just plain better in every way except $/GB, and I believe using a smaller drive is just worth it.

120GB in the laptop to store everything I take with me. 2.5TB worth of archives/backups on externals in 2 locations……works great for me.
Brunilda Kora
21.09.2012		How are you guys using SSD's? JUST for tour OS/system files - or for your music storage too?
Brunilda Kora
21.09.2012		This is tempting...
Cole Maroto
20.09.2012
Originally Posted by corporation
Just make sure that you have a Phillips #00 screwdriver and a Torx T6 screwdriver handy.
that damn star screw! ugh. when i had a mac and my hdd died it was quite a pain to get it out to replace it. that screw is in such an awkward spot and of course they can't just use a regular phillips.
Ara Tima
20.09.2012
Originally Posted by SJJVEN
Would this work on a 2008 macbook (white) ?
My experience with Apple is they are not very nice when it comes to upgrades, it cost me $200+ to put an SSD in my 2009 Macbook Air as I could only use a few different brands due to size and plug formats.

That said I believe the Air is a lot more difficult to upgrade due to space issues.

Just be safe and check online for others experience with it.

20.09.2012
Originally Posted by SJJVEN
Would this work on a 2008 macbook (white) ?

Probably, but check out amazon/newegg for reviews just to make sure.

I just put a crucial m4 in my 2008 macbook yesterday, works great.

Since the 2008 macbook only has SATA 1, it only gets about a 50% increase in HD speed with the SSD, but that' enough to hold me for another year or two.

Just make sure that you have a Phillips #00 screwdriver and a Torx T6 screwdriver handy.

Also manually select the startup disk in System Preferences after the install to ensure a fast bootup time (it cut mine in half)
Marcos Zelko
20.09.2012		Would this work on a 2008 macbook (white) ?
Jerica Salava
20.09.2012		I love how they have 9 images of the hard drive. lol
Jonas Hanway
20.09.2012		For anyone who lives in the UK.

Check out http://www.crucial.com/uk/

Best place for solid state hard drives and RAM.
Shonda Soulier
20.09.2012		aaaaand purchased.
Erich Vallabhaneni
20.09.2012		damn good deal
Celine Surico
21.09.2012		Put that into your aging laptop and you could get another one year of decent performance-time.

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