1TB SSD drive for macbook pro core I7

Yes - there's a Samsung 1Tb 2.5" SATA unit. I've got one in mine: http://grab.by/78vL

That's true enough.

I have a 240Gb OCZ Vertex2 SSD and the 1Tb Samsung SATA in mine.

See here: http://www.markc.me.uk/MarkC/Blog/Entries/2009/9/1Second_Hard_Disk_into_a_Macbook_ProUnibody.html

If there is one, it will cost between $3000 and $4000 USD. That's what the larger ones for desktop computers cost now.

I've yet to see a 2.5" anywhere near that size. There are 3.5" ones available (OCZ makes some), depending on BUS type (SATA or PCI Express) ranging from about $2800 to as much as $4500 USD per drive.

Well, you are not without options, but as other posters have aptly pointed out, the options that even approach what you are looking for are going to be pricey.

But will qualify "pricey", since you mentioned are using in professional environment. Then a realistic question is "how much is your data worth?" and that may change the initial question from asking about drive capacity to capacity and backup (or redundancy) options.

"Foremay...announced the world’s largest solid state drive with capacities up to ...1 TB for 2.5” SATA form factors....As the world’s highest capacity SSDs available, the EC188 M-series model-V flash hard drives are also bootable and support all major operating systems including...Mac" ( http://www.cdrlabs.com/News/foremay-ships-2tb-ec188-m-series-model-v-sata-ssd.ht ml). So, not sure if thus would fit nicely in the MBP, and I also find it rather unnerving when you have to email for a price quote ("For more information, please contact info@foremay.net")

Another option: 800GB (400GB+400GB) Newer Technology Guardian MAXimus mini Portable Extreme SSD FW800&400 USB2eSATA SATA Dual 2.5" SSD based Storage Solution. All interface Cables, Prosoft Data Backup, Intech HD SpeedTools included. 3 Year NewerTech Warranty. (NWTGM8QMSSD800) ( http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/GM8QMSSD800/).

And while this setup provides RAID 1 on the two 400GB SSDs apparently "For those seeking performance over redundancy, Guardian MAXimus mini can be easily switched via the LCD screen menu to the RAID-0 MAXPerform mode for up to 800GB of high speed performance storage."

No, its not going to fit nicely in the MBP, and that setup currently costs $3,299.99 (inline with "eww" ballpark figure for desktops). What would be neat, and I have no idea if possible, but could get 2 of these and use as RAID 0+1, "mirrored stripes". Of course, if that would work then are looking at about $6600 (not being flippant about the price, in some cases that may be a very realistic and acceptable figure for some data / environments).

I know there isnt a SINGLE SSD drive that has a 1TB capacity, but there are 512GB drives. You COULD get 2 of them, and then, using the OWC SSD adapter IN PLACE of your optical drive, you would have the 1TB capacity you are looking for. Here is the link to the OWC adapter: http://bit.ly/awb9tq

The 512GB drives are also VERY expensive. The Kingston SSD Now line at Newegg are almost $1400 EACH. So, for the drives, you are looking at $2800, then the additional $75 for the OWC data doubler. Add installation fees to that, if you cant or dont want to do it yourself. Hope this helps.

I know there isnt a SINGLE SSD drive that has a 1TB capacity

Sure they do, see above.

Here is the link to the OWC adapter: http://bit.ly/awb9tq

This is neat. Do you know if their:

This device is compatible with... MacBook Pro 17" "Early 2009", "Mid 2009" and "Early 2010"

is correct? Maybe they just didn't update the ad?, or did something change between MacBook "Early 2010" and current that would not make it compatible?

...or did something change between MacBook "Early 2010" and current that would not make it compatible?

"Early 2010" is an OWC misnomer. The current MBPs (all sizes) were introduced in April 2010, and Apple calls them the "mid-2010" models. There were no models introduced earlier in 2010.

"Early 2010" is an OWC misnomer. The current MBPs (all sizes) were introduced in April 2010, and Apple calls them the "mid-2010" models. There were no models introduced earlier in 2010.

Thanks, wasn't clear on that.

Just a note for the OWC Data Doubler (Optical to SATA Hard Drive Converter Bracket Solution): They offer configuration for:

# Creating an individual volume with its own desktop icon.
# Combining a new drive with the existing internal drive for one larger volume (SPAN).
# Combining a new matching drive with existing internal for high-performance RAID-0 Stripe volume.

To me, the only difference between a SPAN and RAID-0 is that a SPAN will use the total capacities of both drives, while a RAID-0 will use the smaller (or equivalent) capacities for the striping. In either case, this seems like a really careless approach for replacing an optical drive. If you needed the optical drive for anything, and needed to re-insert it, I think that would effectively destroy the SPAN or the RAID-0 and render the setup rather useless since data is "spanned" or "striped" across both.

Creating an individual volume with its own desktop icon, seems like the best bet in that scenario.

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It's exactly the set up I use.

240Gb OCZ Vertex2E SSD *in the optibay* and then the 1Tb Samsung 2.5" SATA in the traditional hard disk bay.

Ref the DVD drive - with the MCE units they give you a USB cage to put the SuperDrive in. That way if you ever need the DVD drive you just plug it in to the USB.

Personally I rarely use the DVD drive.

I have a Macbook pro core I7 - 15'' (2.66HZ - 500GB SSD drive) and I am running out of space (professional computer with lots of HD pictures). Are you aware of any 1TB SSD drive commercially available that would safely fit into my laptop ?

So, if you review all of the posts and if your actual intent is to have 1 TB total SSD - the current 500 SSD and another 500 SSD - then you might find a weak solution in this idea:

1) Get a MCE OptiBay Hard Drive with the External, Portable, Bootable, USB 2.0 Enclosure for removed SuperDrive( http://www.mcetech.com/optibay/).
2) Get a KINGSTON 512GB SSD 2.5IN SATAII HARD DRIVE ( http://www.neqx.com/product.asp?pf_id=HD474) - Next International
3) Configure a RAID-0 with original 500 GB SSD and KINGSTON 512GB SSD.

I think think there still could be some eventual problems with this setup. Without the TRIM support, you may need to "Reformat" (just a general term - what you may actually need to do is likely more complicated) if the drives' performance degrades. This would likely require another TB+ to place an image on while you "Reformat" the drives.

Also, the Kingston is not inexpensive (about $1400). I did do a online chat with Apple and asked if one could buy an additional 512B drive for the MBP. The answer was "No", but even if you could I would expect it to be at about the same as the Kingston.

Next International does offer "Leasing for commercial customers only" for the KINGSTON 512GB SSD "As low as $48.97/month...Call for details....Actual payment may vary depending upon the credit qualifications of the business and the primary business owner(s)".

Of course that would really not work well for a RAID-0 since the data is striped across both SSDs, so if it was not "lease to own" then would have to send the drive back and essentially destroy your RAID-0.

All said, I don't think the problem, as stated, has a viable solution at this time.

I am NOT exactly positive about this, but I dont think you can RAID 2 drives of different size. A 500GB and a 512GB drive will not be able to be used in RAID. The drives must be of the exact size, unless I am wrong on this one. Also, it should be noted, that the newer SSD drives with the SandForce controllers have TRIM built into the firmware of the drive, negating the worry of the OS NOT having it. I believe the OWC SSD drives have the SandForce controllers.

You cannot RAID 2 different sized drives.
Well you can, but you will lose some space on the bigger drive, so the OS would treat both drives the same size (the size of the smallest drive).

Why would you want a 1TB SSD??
SSDs should only really be used to store your OS and applications, speeding up your system overall. Data should be stored on a HDD, whether internal or external.

If you have the right connections PureSilicon has a 1 TB, 2.5" SSD.