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I bought a new MBP a few months ago and back then, I was a little annoyed that I could not wait for the new versions to come out that would sure obsolete the co

by moeffju 16y ago

I bought a new MBP a few months ago and back then, I was a little annoyed that I could not wait for the new versions to come out that would sure obsolete the computer I would buy now. Hearing this speculation, I'm even more glad I didn't wait. The speculation makes sense. But compared with my current setup - MBP 15" HiRes AntiGlare, replaced SuperDrive with a 240G OCZ Vertex 2 in OptiBay, installed 8G RAM - I don't see how the new MBPs could be any better for me. The only thing I'd like to see in the next MBP would be more RAM capacity. 8G is nice, but my desktop has 32G for a reason (or rather, reasons).

pclark 16y ago
Do you simply not worry about having no worry due to the OptiBay? I'm tempted. I'm also concerned about harming the resale value by installing an OptiBay...
- benohear 16y ago
  That's one of the main reasons I recently decided to go for a Thinkpad over a Mac. Untill SSD prices drop, the dual drive seems like the best strategy (512MB SSDs are way too expensive), and I really didn't feel like doing DIY on a brand new laptop.
- moeffju 16y ago
  The OptiBay installation took me all of 5 minutes. It comes in a bundle with the correct screwdriver(s), if you don't have a Torx T6. Mine also came with an external enclosure for the superdrive. The actual installation is very simple, mostly removing screws; only one ribbon cable is a little delicate, but not a problem either. If you have any experience tinkering with electronics, it's a breeze, but if you don't, just be a little careful, not much can go wrong. Or, of course, have someone do it for it. I didn't plan on reselling this computer ever, but if I were, I assume that the buyer would be just as happy with more HDD space and a super-fast system disk, plus an external SuperDrive. Worst case I could always build this back to stock configuration within half an hour.

by moeffju 16y ago

pclark 16y ago

Do you simply not worry about having no worry due to the OptiBay? I'm tempted. I'm also concerned about harming the resale value by installing an OptiBay...

benohear 16y ago
That's one of the main reasons I recently decided to go for a Thinkpad over a Mac. Untill SSD prices drop, the dual drive seems like the best strategy (512MB SSDs are way too expensive), and I really didn't feel like doing DIY on a brand new laptop.
moeffju 16y ago
The OptiBay installation took me all of 5 minutes. It comes in a bundle with the correct screwdriver(s), if you don't have a Torx T6. Mine also came with an external enclosure for the superdrive. The actual installation is very simple, mostly removing screws; only one ribbon cable is a little delicate, but not a problem either. If you have any experience tinkering with electronics, it's a breeze, but if you don't, just be a little careful, not much can go wrong. Or, of course, have someone do it for it. I didn't plan on reselling this computer ever, but if I were, I assume that the buyer would be just as happy with more HDD space and a super-fast system disk, plus an external SuperDrive. Worst case I could always build this back to stock configuration within half an hour.