The OWC install video was crucial (for me). Not sure if anyone is paying attention, so I leave this either for myself or the future, but the upgrade is well worth the cost and effort. Or am I being too nostalgic? I have owned at least 15 Macs and this one has really stood the test of time.
I am skeptical about fusion drives and, as I understand it, am unable to install 3rd party SSDs in new iMacs unless I have an electronic degree and am willing to void the warranty. I could relegate the old gal to full time duty as a music server, but with a new iMac I am not happy with drive options (cost as well). Would upgrading the 2009 iMac with an internal SSD give me a "wow" difference in boot ups and loading some of these heavy hitting apps like Logic or Ableton. I can afford that, but it would hurt am not exactly thrilled with the idea since the old iMac seems quite capable. I have thought about upgrading to a new Retina iMac, but that would entail many upgrades including new faster external drives (Thunderbolt would be nice), a new Ergotech arm (old mount/adapter won't work) not to mention the cost of an internal SSD and more RAM. I also have it on a ErgoTech swing mount (so cool). I have 8 GB RAM (max) and a 650 GB internal drive, but only use about 300 GB as I have all my media and other files (including a 1 TB iTunes music repository) on a few external firewire drives. The old gal hums along great, though can be a little slow on start up (DropBox.) and starting things like Logic. I use it for everything from R and some web dev stuff to Final Cut Pro and tons of music software including Ableton Live, Logic and different guitar amp modeling software.
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