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[andrewparker]

App store it the only place you can get it from Robin... its exclusively download only.

Not strictly true. Apple are making it available on a USB stick for $69.

[vRStu]

Downloaded yesterday but didn't have time to  install so it could be on the agenda for this evening if I get home in time.

I have an Epson Scanner/Printer/Fax all in one and remember issues when SL first arrived.  Hopefully if I do have an issue this time it'll be sorted as quickly, problem is my device isn't getting any newer.

Fancy a group buy on SSD's Carl??   

[vRS Carl]

Fancy a group buy on SSD's Carl??   

I wondered if you would be interested. I can always order 2 and split the delivery cost

I will make some enquiries. If any one else is interested then let me know as im sure the more we can get the cheaper they will be if any seller's are interested in it.

[Hedge]

Moi maybe. 

[winrya]

Finally downloaded and i must say I'm really impressed.  Mine was running a bit slow before but is absolutely flying now.  Scrolling up and down pages being reversed has thrown me a little though

[vRS Carl]

Ok lets do this properly.

If anyone is interested in a SSD Drive for their MBP or Laptop please register interest below.

Just so you know i will be looking at the OCZ Vertex 3 as this seems to be the best one for a MBP. It will also work perfectly well in a windows laptop and any difference between other manufacturers is minimal and down to personal preference. I will ask any supplier who is willing to do a group buy discount if they will do so on different models however i would expect it only to be on different capacities.

For reference the Stats of a Vertex 3 are:

Available in 60GB, 120GB, 240GB, 480GB Capacities
MLC NAND Flash
Interface: SATA 6Gbps / Backwards Compatible 3Gbps
Native TRIM support - Driven by the second generation of SandForce SSD controller (SF-2281). This means the SSD will TRIM on the fly if the OS doesn't support it
Seek Time: .1ms
Slim 2.5" Design
99.8 x 69.63 x 9.3mm
Lightweight: 77g
Operating Temp: 0°C ~ 70°C
Ambient Temp: 0°C ~ 55°C
Storage Temp: -45°C ~ 85°C
Low Power Consumption: 3W Active, 1.65W Idle
Shock Resistant up to 1500G
RAID Support
Included 3.5" Desktop adapter bracket
Compatible with Windows 7, Vista, XP 32-bit/64-bit, Mac OSX
MTBF: 2 million hours
3-Year Warranty

60GB Max Performance

Max Read: up to 535MB/s
Max Write: up to 480MB/s
Random Write 4KB: 60,000 IOPS
Maximum 4K Random Write: 80,000 IOPS

120GB Max Performance

Max Read: up to 550MB/s
Max Write: up to 500MB/s
Random Write 4KB: 60,000 IOPS
Maximum 4K Random Write: 85,000 IOPS

240GB Max Performance

Max Read: up to 550MB/s
Max Write: up to 520MB/s
Random Write 4KB: 60,000 IOPS
Maximum 4K Random Write: 85,000 IOPS

480GB Max Performance

Max Read: up to 530MB/s
Max Write: up to 450MB/s
Random Write 4KB: 40,000 IOPS
Maximum 4K Random Write: 40,000 IOPS


Reviews can be seen here:

http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=6161&review=ocz+vertex+3+120gb

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227706



List of interest (no commitment just an idea of numbers)

1. vRS Carl - 120GB
2. vRStu
3. Hedge

Be aware this isn't going to happen overnight. I am moving house next week but will aim to speak to a few suppliers during that time. Once i have got the details i will then start a GB Thread for them.

[Ifti]

I just sold a couple of 160GB SSD's a couple of weeks back as well - didn't think of listing them up here 

I will contact one of my suppliers and see if he is interested in a discount on a number of items.......

[Hedge]

Nice one Ifti. 

[andrewparker]

Finally downloaded and i must say I'm really impressed.  Mine was running a bit slow before but is absolutely flying now.  Scrolling up and down pages being reversed has thrown me a little though

Luckily you can change this in system prefs!

[RedRobin]

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You guys want to go for bigger than 120 GB (Carl). OS plus Applications will quickly fill space - Software sizes are forever increasing.

If anyone is interested I can share some tips about running an SSD plus HD internally on the same Mac.

[RedRobin]

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Do any of you guys use the Apple Magic Trackpad? I didn't think I would like it but it's excellent.

[MAT ED30]

sod it just bought it 

[Deako]

CS5 is fine. No issues so far. Its already a 64bit app too.

Not had any issues with any of my apps.

[vRS Carl]

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You guys want to go for bigger than 120 GB (Carl). OS plus Applications will quickly fill space - Software sizes are forever increasing.

If anyone is interested I can share some tips about running an SSD plus HD internally on the same Mac.

Why do I?

My apps when I do a restore from TM is 13gb. Take 8gb for the OS and my iPhoto library takes me to 78gb total. I will then use an Optibay to use my existing 500gb HDD as data storage (iTunes library etc)and then I have found a 1.5tb portable drive I can use as a TM backup.

I am only using 153gb of my HDD at the moment and that's with all my data on it less the parallels VM which I run from an external HDD.


A haz dun me reeeeeesurch boss

[rich83]

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Do any of you guys use the Apple Magic Trackpad? I didn't think I would like it but it's excellent.

Yeah i have one Robin for my Mini (mac)

95% of the time i love it but its not as quite as precise as i would like.