Cheap SSD for old 2008 Macbook pro

stonedewok on 13/04/2014 - 22:37

I'm new to all this SSD business…but i'm keen to install one in our old macbook pro (pre-unibody) to give it new life.
It works perfectly (pretty much every part including the entire logic board was replaced under Apple Care, so the machine is technically only 1-2 years old), but it is getting quite sluggish in terms of boot up times, loading software, etc.

I don't need anything too fancy, so I was wondering which SSD people would recommend for this basic setup?
From what I gather, a lot of people recommend the Samsung EVO for reliability, but the m500 250gb for $140ish sounds extremely tempting price-wise.
Otherwise, I was possibly thinking the 120gb EVO for $95.

(I'm assuming most of these SSDs will fit without any issues?!)

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Comments

  • shannonn54 on 14/04/2014 - 09:27

    PM me I have a spare Intel 128 Gb SSD left over after upgrade you can have for 60 plus postage

    • modsec802 on 18/04/2014 - 14:23

      Still available?

      • shannonn54 on 18/04/2014 - 21:34

        yeah still available , but out on loan in a docking station over easter while a mate watches recorded TV series, Pm me if you want it after easter/anzac day period

  • RockyRaccoon on 14/04/2014 - 09:58
    +1

    Firstly you might want to check this website out for videos on how to remove drives from the Macbooks. I dont know which unit you have but there are lots of videos

    http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/

    However you might like to consider a hybrid drive these guys sell one now on special

    http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Toshiba/MQ01ABD100HM/

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