What Small SSD for Macbook?

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My sister's macbook harddrive is not working well at all (she drops the laptop frequently). This is a macbook white body (circa January 2007?). Anyhow, I'm thinking she's the perfect candidate for a small 30 gig SSD so she can continue to drop her computer and not have data loss etc.

What SSD will work in this macbook before I order one and take the MB apart and realize that it doesn't work. I've seen "mac edition" SSDS - is this necessary?

We're looking at something like $130-$150 for a basic 30 gig SSD.

Thanks guys.
 
Well, I am running an OCZ Agility 60GB in my macbook pro 13" and it is working great. I got it for $167 on sale at ZZF a few months ago. If you want to go 30GB you could try the OCZ Vertex 30GB, but it'll still wind up costing you over $120. 30GB SSDs are the worst to buy for $/gb these days. If you could find yourself a cheap OCZ Vertex or Agility 60GB I'd say go for that. Good luck!
 
err 30gb is going to store all those songs and pictures and videos she has??????

i have a intel 160gb X25-M and it is definately enough storage since I also have a WHS w/ 5+ TB in it.

but I would not want my only PC to have 30gb.... or only 30gb on a notebook.....

the kingston is the best one ATM
 
The Kingston will be great for her needs. If she does need more room for general storage, like pictures and music, just buy a large USB thumbdrive. If she has a Ipod it'll work as a portable HD too.
 
I have an Intel 80GB G1 in my late '06 MacBook Pro 15" (purchased february 2007). Works great.
I read something about some SSD's not working with the new unibody MacBook Pros over on http://anandtech.com/ (page doesn't work for me right now), but I don't think it applies to the older ones like your sisters.
 
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