03-18-2011 04:01 PM
Hello,
it seems there is a compatibility problem between the Intel 510 Solid State Disks and the new (early 2011) Macbook Pro. A lot of people (including me) are experiencing problems with this SSD in their new Macbook Pros. See for example
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=12192122# post12192122 http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=12192122# post12192122
http://www.macuser.de/forum/f10/welche-ssd-fuer-425659/index107.html http://www.macuser.de/forum/f10/welche-ssd-fuer-425659/index107.html (German)
To be fair, there seem to be similar problems with Crucials C300
The problem may be related to the SATA 3 mode utilized between the mentioned SSDs and the Intel Sandy Bridge SATA-Controller. I don't know and can't tell if Apple or Intel are responsible for these problems, but I think it is in the uttermost interest of Intel to resolve them (or make Apple resolve them). Otherwise Intel will have a hard time selling new SSDs to Apple owners...
The http://www.intel.com/support/ssdc/hpssd/sb/CS-029623.htm# 4 Intel SSD FAQ states:
All Intel Mainstream Solid-State Drives are tested and validated on the latest Intel-based notebook and desktop platforms.
I bought Intel for getting a reliable SSD for use in my Intel based notebook. Now it isn't working properly at all. I'm very disappointed.
regards,
Markus
03-19-2011 12:24 AM
I'm having issues on the early 2011 MacBook Pro as well, but with the Intel X25-M 160GB SSD.
04-28-2011 08:52 AM
I'm also having issues with the Intel X25-M 160 GB first generation in my new 2011 15" 2.0 Ghz MBP. It works fine, except when it goes to sleep, it's unresponsive for between 5 and 70 seconds when it wakes back up. I've had the geniuses at Apple (super nice people, BTW) look at it, but couldn't figure anything out.
04-29-2011 04:40 AM
Just for your information. I have similar problems with a Corsair Performance 3.
See this thread:
http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=93245 http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=93245
03-20-2011 10:15 AM
I've having the same issue. Intel 510 250Gb, Macbook pro 17 2.3 early 2011
I hope intel can contact apple and do something to resolve this issue