Macbook Pro SSD Upgrade Guide – Kingston SSDNow V+100 64GB Review

1. Introduction2. The Kingston V+100 64GB SSD3. Installing the SSD4. SSD vs. HDD Performance Comparison5. Closing Thoughts6. View All Pages

At KitGuru we spend a lot of time testing the latest and greatest components on the market for PC enthusiasts across the globe.  But today we have set aside some time for Mac users, namely those who want to make the most out of their machine.  Anyone who has looked into buying a new Macbook recently will know that Apple demand hundreds of pounds to install a solid state drive into your system, making it a less than desirable option.  But if you perform the upgrade yourself, you can save a significant amount of money.

Kingston have kindly supplied us with one of their SSDNow V+ 64GB solid state drives for this article which provides a good balance between price and performance.  We would say that 64GB is the minimum size you should consider when upgrading a laptop as anything smaller will likely prove too small in the long run.  Before you start the upgrade, you must make sure you have the required tools as listed below.

Tools Required for Upgrade:

• Phillips #00 Screwdriver
• T6 Torx Screwdriver

Kingston SSDNow V+ 64GB

Features

• Innovative — uses MLC NAND flash memory components.
• Silent — runs silent and cool with no moving mechanical parts
• Shock-Proof — no moving mechanical parts so the SSD handles rougher conditions
• Supports S.M.A.R.T functions
• Guaranteed — three-year warranty, live 24/7 tech support

Specifications

• Form factor — 2.5″
• Interface — SATA 1.5Gb/s and 3.0Gb/s
• Capacities¹ — 64 GB, 96 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
• Dimensions — 69.85 x 100 x 9.5 mm
• Weight — 128 – 151 grams
• Storage temperatures — -40 ~ 85°C
• Operating temperatures — 0 ~ 70°C
• Vibration operating — 2.7G
• Vibration non-operating — 20G
• Sequential Read Throughput ² — 230 MB/s
• Sequential Write Throughput ² — 180 MB/s
• Power specs — Active – 3.4W (TYP), Idle – 0.05W
• MTBF — 1,000,000 Hrs

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