I have run across a lot of conversations where people have mentioned that they have switched to a SSD on their MacBook Pros. I am a car guy and slowly grasping the world of computers. Can someone explain to me the advantages of switching to a SSD? What is the cost associate with this and who can perform this upgrade for me?
MacBook Pro, iOS 8.1.2
First an SSD will be about 3 times as expensive than a conventional HDD of the same capacity.
It will boot, shutdown and run a MBP faster (for heavy duty applications) than a conventional HDD.
It will run a bit cooler and use less electrical resources than a HDD.
If you are a casual user, it is not essential, but becomes a bit of a luxury.
If you use a lot of resource intensive applications, especially in a vocational situation, it may very well pay for itself.
I have SSDs in 3 of my newest MBPs and have enjoyed having them, despite the cost.
If the bank account is lean, consider a hybrid drive that has some flash storage combined with a traditional HDD. They are generally referred to a SSHD's. The price is a slight premium over a conventional HDD.
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What year/model is your MacBook Pro?
SSD vs. Hard Drive
