Would you put an SSD in your MBP or it'd be a waste of $$$ ...

[kap]

and a dumb idea because an SSD shouldn't be used with a laptop with an internal fan?

[anonymouse1]

I'd use an SSD for the amazingly increased speed. The better battery life and decreased heat are just side benefits.

[Doc]

What's the fan got to do with anything?

[kap]

Doc wrote:
What's the fan got to do with anything?

SSD doesn't require cooling?

[Doc]

kap wrote:
[quote=Doc]
What's the fan got to do with anything?

SSD doesn't require cooling?
Says who?

And why would having a fan in your computer exclude the use of a SSD?

[MacArtist]

If you've got the cash to throw at you MBP; go for it. Some MBP models are shipping with SSDs right now.

[MacArtist]

The SSD in my Mini 9 can get pretty toasty under situations like an OS installation.

Can't see why a fan wouldn't be great for thermal protection.

[Mac1337]

Didn't somebody say there wasn't much speed difference. In fact, SSD could be slower?

[Bill in NC]

Waste of money since there is at least one 500GB, 7200RPM 2.5" SATA drive out there @$150.

[Gareth]

Sure, if I had enough money to afford $1500 for a 500gb SSD.