[amazing]

Yes, it can be done--by taking out the optical drive. Have a look:

http://www.hardmac.com/news/2008-12-18/#9320

[thechidz]

yep, known this for a while, looking forward to putting a 512 gb ssd in my early 'o8 2.5ghz. It will then be the perfect machine

[Simon]

I remember when Apple started using SATA opticals instead of PATA the idea was immediately passed around. Nice to see somebody actually try it out.

[amazing]

and here's their benchmarks:

http://www.hardmac.com/news/2008-12-19/#9323

imagine having the SSD as the startup drive, and having a 500 GB 2.5" HD for your storage needs!

[powerbook867]

That would be pure awesomeness in my alumibook.. but I am guessing it wouldn't fit.

Someone will be selling these in a couple of months and you Pro guys are LUCKY.