is it cheaper if u bulk it? kinda interested also...

Guys...
I need some help...
i notice a very slow startup to get to the Apple logo after the SSD swap...
but after that it's super fast to get to the desktop..
any idea why this is happening?

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Added on October 2, 2011, 5:39 pmOk somehow after a bit of digging...
i tried following some advice...and it works...

Basically all I had to do was go to "Startup Disk" in "System Preferences" and select the disk I'll be booting form. Voila!

From 50+ secs to less than 15 secs!

p/s : Does getting the OWC Mercury Extreme makes it A LOT faster?

This post has been edited by xandman: Oct 2 2011, 05:39 PM

yeah. almost half the price (for the data doubler). I think they have a promotion or something. You can check it at the macsales. There are few bundle i.e ssd+data bundler, ssd+casing, ssd+datadoubler+ external optical drive enclosure

he is referring to bulk SSD order.
the price is the same

Guys i know this is an upgrade thread..
but i'd like to ask about downgrade...
is there a way to install SL in a Lion Mac?
or is there such thing as dual booting Mac...1 for Lion 1 for SL?

can i use target disk mode to boot from a SL HDD from my other mac?

Help please! Thanks!

you could but you'd need to do a clean reinstall afaik.

clean install of SL on a new partition?

if youd like to dual boot instead, the same should still apply as below

http://osxdaily.com/2011/03/12/how-to-inst...6-snow-leopard/

thanks olivur~!
now all i have to do is hunt for Leopard or SL install DVD!

also make sure your mac model could actually have snow leopard installed. I know the newer mbas can't IIRC. someone correct me if im wrong.

owh really?
i m using the new mini...
:-s

Hey guys I'm planning to upgrade my MBP 2011 13' memory to 8GB. Is there any recommendation on the compatibility for various vendors?

I'm thinking of Kingston (for best value) or Corsair (for best performance, 1600 MHz?) but was worry about compatiblity issue as some pointed out on G.Skillz RAMs.

value rams are all the same.
only performance ram has difference
I'm using KVR, no problems so far using 3 months

I see. Was thinking to purchase the Corsair's for better performance. Any particular model that you're using?

I'm using Corsair CMSO8GX3M2A1333C9, bought from someone in garage sales and it has been fine. Performance wise, I've no idea .. .. opss.. I should say that this is on mid-2010 MBP 15" ..

This post has been edited by wiraone: Oct 5 2011, 04:04 PM

I see. With the additional 8GB of RAM I assume that the swap page file will stay close to 0 or less than 100MB most of the time right, assuming there is 1 Window VM that is running.

There has been a time where my swap file size reached a whopping > 5GB with 1 VM as well as several native Mac app running. The end result is a sluggish overall performance.

somehow i find this thread much useful. but the thing is, i just need more courage to find the right rams to put into my new mac mini..
its quite sluggish when i open aperture and some other apps..garageband..

does it void the warranty?its not am i right?

Hey guys again.

I had searched around and found the following 2 that might be the one that I wanted:

1) CMSA8GX3M2A1066C7 DDR3, 1066MHz 8GB 2x204 SODIMM, Apple Qualified, Unbuffered= RM259
Seller: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...macbook+pro+ram

and

2) Mushkin
Seller: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1973560

I was leaning towards the first option but kinda wondering does the price and performance good as it is only 1066Mhz compared to Mushkin 1333 Mhz.

Added:
It seemed like a user is having problem with Corsair RAM?
http://forum.corsair.com/forums/showthread.php?p=531714

This post has been edited by D.Sync: Oct 5 2011, 06:20 PM

its quite expensive if buying the original apple ram..i found out that Kingston is more reliable..maybe we can use it..no failure yet on this rams.

right?

i m using the same mini as u...
and to tell u the truth...ram only helps a bit...
what u need is this...



and u'll get this...



Good luck!