SSD Shootout - SSD vs HDD in a 2008 MacBook Pro

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Uploaded by on Jun 7, 2011

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

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  • 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

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