Hi everyone, I'm getting a MacBook Pro 13" with Retina display, I don't know whether to get 128GB or 256GB flash storage then later on upgrade it, and 500+ GB is like 8k so it's not happening. Anyone here got their early 2015 MacBook Pro with Retina Flash storage upgrade before? May I know where to upgrade and around how much? Thank you.

Not sure about upgrade after purchase by 'outsider'...

but definitely no to 128GB...

well...512GB might not necessary if you manage your files nicely...

upgrade and say bye bye to warranty mate. it's not soldered on but it's not exactly user replaceable either. Not for the 80% of apple's userbase at least.

buying an OEM PCIe storage drive for 1TB model is almost 5k ringgit.

This post has been edited by remix2040: Feb 19 2016, 04:28 PM

for 2014 model and newer, its not possible to do self upgrades.
OWC only provides rMBP 2012 and 2013 Flash Storage modules

Dun ever even consider the 128gb version. It is just waste of time. If you are considering adding extra flash storage, it means u need more storage, so buy the bigger capacity version straightaway. No point to go thru the hassle to get from outside for upgrade, it maybe cheaper by a little bit, but it is definitely not worth the trouble to go thru the hassle.

256gb is not a lot, but it is the minimum storage size u should only consider if u are buying a MacBook. 256gb ssd has double the write read as compared to 128gb also, so it is definitely worth it to pick up 256gb one at least.

This post has been edited by westlife: Feb 19 2016, 06:37 PM

256gb bro...

Ikr 128 GB is like nothing after install this and that and I'm going to use it at least 5 years. 6k is not little at all.

don go for 128g...better get 256gb at least...

I got the 128GB version rMBP, and I say better get the 256GB
Now I am relying on JetDrive Lite for expansion storage

128GB rMBP user here, regret as heck, 256GB!!

no brainier to go for 256GB version minimumly.

You can get the 128GB model first
Later on, it is possible to get the 1TB module of eBay and ship to Malaysia to upgrade. BRY7

The freaking 1TB module costs a huge bomb!

Right now, the latest 1TB module Apple is using, IINM, is Samsung SM951. Pretty sure its around RM2k
Good invesment for a laptop whether youre gonna use it for 5 years or sell it 2 years after for a higher price

I think you better do another check.



Cheapest one so far is around USD$885

Definitely not within the RM2k range...

Go bid for water damaged ones

In a couple of weeks there will be an apple event. Don't you think it's not a good idea to get a mac now. Prices may drop due to new models bring introduced.

as i've stated above, its not possible to upgrade the Flash modules on the newer models

Yes it is

Method 1:
1TB model - http://store.mcetech.com/mm/merchant.mvc?S...1TBPCIESSD-2015

256Gb model - http://store.mcetech.com/mm/merchant.mvc?S...BPCIESSD-L13M14

Method 2:
Search for your MBP model, e.g a rMBP 13" 2014 model has model A1502. Search on eBay for A1502 SSD and you get tonnes of options to change it.
Works the same for the 2015 models.

(added in the links to the online store)

This post has been edited by Mavik: Mar 1 2016, 03:51 PM

I realize if you revert from beta to stock software. Your Photos library becomes corrupted. And unrecoverable. 6 years worth of memories is gone 😔

Buy iCloud subscription? It's not expensive and that's what I do.

Wow can upgrade, but the price is crazy high

i dont own an iPhone anymore for the time being hahah

Ok, maybe next round iPhone 7 should bring some newer enhancements.

not that big of a fan of Apple's as you are! HAHA nice collection btw, by the looks of that siggy

Tim Cook probably likes people like me, spent a good amount of my salary supporting his Apple corporation products

Steve Jobs will never say "yuck" again to pure Appletons for buying that pencil hahaha

Here is another alternative, soon to be released by OWC.

The drive isn't as fast as the stock PCIE SSD.

http://blog.macsales.com/35431-owc-unveils...-and-later-macs

Same

Uploaded my files all over different free cloud storage

Even cloud storage also cannot sync everything to my mac

Hi, We have the upgrades. The latest version of SSD upgrading have not released yet as there are still warranty, so it is not recommended. the price range should be around 2K-3K

If we upgrade the SSD to bigger size (original apple SSD) it will void the warranty or not? What I means is warranty for other part such screen etc.

hi,

I have a macbookpro 15 inch retina late 2013 model A1398 ..
my storage is 256 gb ,

can i add another storage , like a secondary storage inside it ?
so it will be
HD1: 256gb
HD2: 1TB

possible?

I believe all the rMBP after 2012 using PCIe slots. So no more HDD slots. So answer is no. You cannot do it. Plus there is no super drive slot to remove too.

How is iCloud compare to other cloud storage ?

can easily sync all kind of files to iCloud drive kah ? like those weird and long file names also can ?

Planning to subscript for a year, my Box only allows max upload 250mb per file size

I've never tried syncing long file names but everything I have is being stored in iCloud, working perfectly without issues

You bought 1TB and enable time machine backup to iCloud?

If that's the case, you will still need to buy space in iCloud isn't it?

With the new mac OS Sierra coming, having more space on iCloud is becoming more logical. Whats a decent amount of space to subscribe to especially now that I just have 128Gb of space and am constantly figuring out how to get more space hahaha.

If someone has multiple Apple devices and serious about using the full iCloud capabilities, there's no doubt they have to buy that storage space. It's really a matter of convenience and making sure we have all our data backed up.

right. Will get iCloud after stable release of Sierra.

But one issue with iCloud, I cant edit my MS offices doc on web.

For Ms Office related documents, it would be more compatible with OneDrive or Dropbox.