We demonstrate the improvement in performance you get just by replacing the stock hard drive in a 2008 MacBook Pro.
Get the Mercury EXTREME Pro SSD here:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/internal_storage/Mercury_Extreme_SSD_Sandforce
Test machine info:
15" MacBook Pro (Late 2008)
2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo; 4GB RAM
Mac OS X 10.6.7
Boot ROM Version: MBP51.007E.B05
SMC Version: 1.33f8
64-Bit Extensions: Yes
it looks like something wrong with the computer.. mine (EARLY 2008 mbp) from POWER BUTTON to blue screen (before home screen):
with momentus XT: 19-21sec
with stock hdd: 44sec
Runs bunch of applications at boot:
momentus xt: first a bit over 2 mins, few times became 40-45sec (34-37 no more jumping apps)
stock hdd: 2min- 2m40s
kzdz 7 months ago