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Thanks, just checked the 128GB model and you're right. But the 256GB model costs $300 more and the 512GB one costs $800 more! That means you can get an MBA 11"

Thanks, just checked the 128GB model and you're right. But the 256GB model costs $300 more and the 512GB one costs $800 more! That means you can get an MBA 11" 128GB plus a huge 128GB iPad instead of a MBA 11" 512GB.

rdouble 14y ago
The larger SSD is indeed a rip off.
cma 14y ago
Just picked up a micro SD adapter that sits flush in the MBA; allowing me to add another 64GB for about $55 ($40 card, $15 adapter). Not as fast as the internal storage, but perfectly fine for a music library or photos.
- jacalata 14y ago
  well, if we're allowing sd cards, the surface (pro and rt) comes with a built-in adapter I believe.
  - cma 14y ago
    Yep, I wasn't trying to one-up surface
- semanticist 14y ago
  The 11" MacBook Air does not have an SD card reader.
  - deleted 14y ago
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  - calinet6 14y ago
    Hence the requirement for "picking up a microSD adapter that sits flush in the MBA" -- presumably in the USB port.
    - semanticist 14y ago
      No, the 13" Air has an SD card reader, one which leaves part of the card sticking out and requires a special microSD adapter to sit flush, like the one already linked on this thread: http://theniftyminidrive.com http://theniftyminidrive.com Lots of people with 13" Airs don't realise the 11" lacks the SD card reader, so it's a common mistake to make. (It's also a pity the 11" doesn't have it - I've missed the SD card reader a lot more than the ethernet port.)
- nikatwork 14y ago
  Very interesting, any chance you could provide Amazon links / brand names?
  - jmah 14y ago
    I suspect it's The Nifty MiniDrive: http://theniftyminidrive.com http://theniftyminidrive.com
Shivetya 14y ago
Woe to those of us who are fans of the iMac for home usage. We have ONE SSD option in the new iMac, a whopping 1300 dollar upgrade to a 768g SSD. The previous system offered a 256g option which for many was sufficient. How it benefits Apple to offer only a 768 (and why that number) I will never know. I can only imagine the sales they lose for not having the 256 or 512 options in the iMac. Its not like they don't have the parts

rdouble 14y ago

The larger SSD is indeed a rip off.

cma 14y ago

Just picked up a micro SD adapter that sits flush in the MBA; allowing me to add another 64GB for about $55 ($40 card, $15 adapter). Not as fast as the internal storage, but perfectly fine for a music library or photos.

jacalata 14y ago
well, if we're allowing sd cards, the surface (pro and rt) comes with a built-in adapter I believe.
- cma 14y ago
  Yep, I wasn't trying to one-up surface
semanticist 14y ago
The 11" MacBook Air does not have an SD card reader.
- deleted 14y ago
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- calinet6 14y ago
  Hence the requirement for "picking up a microSD adapter that sits flush in the MBA" -- presumably in the USB port.
  - semanticist 14y ago
    No, the 13" Air has an SD card reader, one which leaves part of the card sticking out and requires a special microSD adapter to sit flush, like the one already linked on this thread: http://theniftyminidrive.com http://theniftyminidrive.com Lots of people with 13" Airs don't realise the 11" lacks the SD card reader, so it's a common mistake to make. (It's also a pity the 11" doesn't have it - I've missed the SD card reader a lot more than the ethernet port.)
nikatwork 14y ago
Very interesting, any chance you could provide Amazon links / brand names?
- jmah 14y ago
  I suspect it's The Nifty MiniDrive: http://theniftyminidrive.com http://theniftyminidrive.com

Shivetya 14y ago

Woe to those of us who are fans of the iMac for home usage. We have ONE SSD option in the new iMac, a whopping 1300 dollar upgrade to a 768g SSD. The previous system offered a 256g option which for many was sufficient. How it benefits Apple to offer only a 768 (and why that number) I will never know. I can only imagine the sales they lose for not having the 256 or 512 options in the iMac. Its not like they don't have the parts