SSDs in Macbooks

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Hi all,

I have been thinking of getting a MBA (the SSD version) and I am just wondering what type of SSD is in there (for some reason I seem to think Samsung but I am betting it is the older variaty).

Anyone know what SSD is in there? And how much (presumably) they are to say a crucial/Vertex/newer Samsung etc.

I have seen some benchmark threads here, but to be honest the numbers don't really mean much to me.

All that I really want is speed of boot up/shut down and opening std programs etc.

Can you even put a non std-issue SSD in an MBA?
 
Cheers chaps.

I have been doing a bit more reading on this, and it appears that whilst it is possible to open and replace the HD it is not for the faint of heart. In addition, the controller is not a SATA controller which would limit choice considerably. These comments were quite old but I don't think they changed the PATA/SATA controller in the most recent spec (shame). Anyone know any different?

Seems a real pain as the MBA is 'almost' perfect for me.
 
Re why the MBA - Well I have a macbook (black) already as well as a spontaneous purchase of a Samsung NC10 (which I don't really use and should sell). I guess what I want is something between the two that offers greater portability but still is Mac based and with a decent screen/KB etc.

Re the numbers already posted, yeah I saw that but to be perfectly honest, they are just numbers to me and I can't translate that into real world usage. I know the standard issue SSDs are not as good, but how much worse are they is what I am currently trying to get to grips with.

I may end up getting an SSD in the Macbook for now though (well if I can pull my finger out and sell the NC10 at least). I am still hoping Apple do a netbook-like device at somepoint soon!
 
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