SSD for macbook pro late 2009

[Carlis]

Hi
I've got a MBP late 2009. I am planing to buy an SSD for it with roughly 250GB or so. Now, the question is, can I just get any 2.5" SSD from vertex/corsair/intel etc? Or might there be compatibility issues?
Best
/Carlis

 

[mmntech]

As long as it has a SATA connector, which almost all 2.5'' SSDs do, you'll be fine. Apple doesn't use proprietary hard drives in the MacBook Pros. Only in the Air and Retina MBP as those are ultra slim.

Just make sure you enable TRIM when you install it. While Mountain Lion supports it, it only does so for Apple's SSDs.
http://lifehacker.com/5803331/how-to-enable-trim-on-your-macs-solid+state-drive

 

[Eug]

Friends don't let friends buy OCZ SSDs.

 

[akshatp]

Crucial M4

$209 for 256gb at amazon. Go now.

 

[mmntech]

Crucial M4

$209 for 256gb at amazon. Go now.

Not bad. I've also seen the Intel 320 series 240gb drives flirting with the $200 mark.

 

[Rottie]

I am happy with my Intel 320 Series 160GB I bought 2 months ago.

 

[ViRGE]

Frankly I'd go with a Samsung 470 or 830. Samsung is Apple's primary SSD OEM, so your best shot is to go with hardware similar to what Apple uses anyhow.

 

[mmntech]

I am happy with my Intel 320 Series 160GB I bought 2 months ago.

I've been using one in my desktop for a year now. Works like a charm as long as you don't need SATA III speeds.