Is it just me or my Macbook Pro is already running slow?

[Fel1987]

So I got my MBP less than 2 weeks ago, and I was wondering if its already running slow. I got the the MBP with 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB and 250GB Hardrive, and still have 225GB left. Here's how long some of the programs takes to load:

iTunes: 2-5 seconds
Keynote: 7-8 secs
Pages: 4-5 secs
Numbers: 2-3 secs
Safari: 1-2 secs
iPhoto: 4 secs

So, how long does these programs take for u guys, and do u guys think should I be worried or am I just complaining for not reason?

 

[rzj90059]

The timing seems normal for me. My iTunes icon bounces one and opens in 1-2 seconds. Safari opens in a second also, Firefox sucks, it takes forever to open and doesn't perform as well IMO.

 

[Fel1987]

Hmmm maybe since I'm using an external hardrive to keep all my iTunes library, that might be the reason why sometimes it takes longer than 2 seconds, cause I remember, b4 when I had all my songs in my internal drive, iTunes opened in 2 seconds.

 

[rzj90059]

It's nothing to worry about

 

[osxx]

Mine seem to all open around 2 sec except Keynote it takes about 5 sec and I have the same MBP with 180gb left.

 

[alexsd123]

Is your HD 7200 RPM or 5400?

If it is 5400, these are normal times. If it is 7200, it should probably be slightly faster.

 

[Fel1987]

I think I got the 5400

 

[alexsd123]

If you are looking for your programs to open up faster, look into getting a hard drive that is 7200 RPM instead of 5400. You could always go lightning fast and get a solid state drive, but those are really pricey.

Check out some of these if you are interested.

Clicky

 

[Fel1987]

thanks a lot dude. Im definitely checking those out. There's no problem in changing the Hard drive in the MBP right? Like, no harm to the machine.

 

[alexsd123]

Nope, just be careful when opening up the MBP. Try not to move anything around or yank anything out that doesn't need to be.

Check out youtube and you can find some good videos on how to replace the hard drive and the RAM in your comp.

 

[Fel1987]

thanks a lot man. I appreciate it.

 

[alexsd123]

No problem,

Welcome to the Forums and enjoy your new computer. =D

 

[brockmant]

Yeah I was thinking about different hard drives such as 500gb vs the smaller but faster solid state drive. I think I would rather have the size of 500gb though. Either way welcome to the forum and enjoy enjoy enjoy the MBP.

 

[mtbinva]

If you are looking for your programs to open up faster, look into getting a hard drive that is 7200 RPM instead of 5400. You could always go lightning fast and get a solid state drive, but those are really pricey.

Check out some of these if you are interested.

Clicky

From your link, and all other can chime in too, which would you recommend?

(15" MBP 2.66, Mid-2009)

 

[alexsd123]

From your link, and all other can chime in too, which would you recommend?

(15" MBP 2.66, Mid-2009)

It depends how much space you use. I personally don't use a lot of HD space, so I would go for the 250 - 320 GB HD.

The 320 GB is a pretty good deal for only 10 more dollars than the 250 GB HD.

For around 50 more dollars you can get the 500 GB HD.

They all come with a 3 year warranty and the quality is great.

You can check out some good solid state drives here, but they are very pricey (VERY fast too!).

 

[mtbinva]

It depends how much space you use. I personally don't use a lot of HD space, so I would go for the 250 - 320 GB HD.

The 320 GB is a pretty good deal for only 10 more dollars than the 250 GB HD.

For around 50 more dollars you can get the 500 GB HD.

They all come with a 3 year warranty and the quality is great.

You can check out some good solid state drives here, but they are very pricey (VERY fast too!).

OK, being the techno geek that I am, I ordered the 320GB 7400 rpm with the enclosure. I mean, who can't use an additional external drive.

Now, the touchy question is this, what is the best way to clone the current drive to the new 7400 rpm? Is CarbonCopyCloner the route to go?

Before anyone posts the typical disclaimers, and they should be posted regardless, I deal with swapping and cloning drives in the PC world everyday, that's part of what I do for a living (I'm a HUGE fan of Acronis). I am not afraid, nor do I take lightly cracking a case open to do a swap. However, I do want to avoid all possible issues up front.

So, clone drive to new replacement drive, reformat old drive for external storage.

Any and all precautionary advise is truly welcomed, and I apologize if the request is redundant.

Thanks!

 

[mtbinva]

OK, drive and enclosure came in. Used CarbonCopyCloner (Great product, easy to use and understand). I booted to the new cloned drive, and ran the OS from it, ever so briefly.

However, I am wondering, might be a little redundant, but should I use TM to replace files not necessarily copied over? The reason I ask is, I brought up the properties of both drives, and the were slightly off in regard to size. I know I may be able to attribute this to temp files and such; however I want to take care as to not trash anything.

It's good to know that the new drive booted, and ran the OS, and that the old drive can be popped back in if there is any discrepancy.


Thoughts?

EDIT: Worked like a charm!