Hardware MAC BOOK AIR STORAGE UPGRADE
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 Sep 28 2016, 05:09 PM, updated 10y ago
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Bought the 128GB version as i didn't thought i will be needing the space. I am obviously wrong. Any possible add-ons to increase the space/storage? Will buying AirPort Capsule helps? Thanks
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Sep 28 2016, 05:24 PM
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Buy external hard drive
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Sep 28 2016, 05:51 PM
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QUOTE(GarubaSwey @ Sep 28 2016, 05:24 PM) Buy external hard drive I have one of those. Wondering if I need to format those in order for it to be compatible with MAC? Problem is, I am also using it for Windows. Will I lose my files? Of course buying a new one helps   Thanks mate. |
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Sep 28 2016, 05:54 PM
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QUOTE(calvintiffy @ Sep 28 2016, 05:51 PM) I have one of those. Wondering if I need to format those in order for it to be compatible with MAC? Problem is, I am also using it for Windows. Will I lose my files? Of course buying a new one helps Partition it... One side format it for Mac another for Windows. Thanks mate. |
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Sep 28 2016, 06:01 PM
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QUOTE(tarvalslain87 @ Sep 28 2016, 05:54 PM) Partition it... One side format it for Mac another for Windows. Thanks buddy, will do some research on it! |
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Sep 28 2016, 06:09 PM
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if not mistaken newer macbook air are not able to change the hdd / ssd
and yes, airport capsule will do your job, but is expensive, better grab an external hard disk  as for install windows, you can either partition it to dual boot, else use bootcamp yet, since you want to install windows, make sure your ram got 8gb, else you will facing lag |
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Sep 28 2016, 06:22 PM
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QUOTE(XeactorZ @ Sep 28 2016, 06:09 PM) if not mistaken newer macbook air are not able to change the hdd / ssd Thank you senpai. Question: Is it possible to treat airport capsule like your HD? Can we install games there and load it on airport? and yes, airport capsule will do your job, but is expensive, better grab an external hard disk as for install windows, you can either partition it to dual boot, else use bootcamp yet, since you want to install windows, make sure your ram got 8gb, else you will facing lag |
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Sep 28 2016, 06:37 PM
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QUOTE(calvintiffy @ Sep 28 2016, 06:22 PM) Thank you senpai. Question: Is it possible to treat airport capsule like your HD? Can we install games there and load it on airport? you can treat airport capsule like hard disk, now worriesas for install games over there and load it I am not sure about it, better ask Apple Malaysia or visit Apple Premium Reseller sorry |
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Sep 28 2016, 09:30 PM
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or you could use the external SD card reader for extending your MBA storage.
There are few available but be warned: the transfer rate speed is really slow though. |
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Sep 28 2016, 10:59 PM
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QUOTE(Zaryl @ Sep 28 2016, 09:30 PM) or you could use the external SD card reader for extending your MBA storage. How about Transcend JetDrive Lite? Heard quite a lot of positive review about it There are few available but be warned: the transfer rate speed is really slow though. |
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Sep 29 2016, 08:23 AM
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Your best bet here since you need to load up games is an external ssd coupled to the fastest port on your laptop. But expensive loh.
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Oct 6 2016, 08:33 AM
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Upgrage to Sierra, you'll get at least 10-15Gb of extra space
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Oct 6 2016, 05:38 PM
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QUOTE(chokia @ Oct 6 2016, 08:33 AM) Upgrage to Sierra, you'll get at least 10-15Gb of extra space Already upgraded, need to perform any task? |
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Oct 6 2016, 07:07 PM
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QUOTE(calvintiffy @ Oct 6 2016, 05:38 PM) Already upgraded, need to perform any task? ok download disk diag and runhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/disk-diag-c...672206759?mt=12 |
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Oct 7 2016, 12:39 AM
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QUOTE(chokia @ Oct 6 2016, 07:07 PM) I have downloaded the app but it doesnt allow me to click on any specific folders...help?  |
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Oct 7 2016, 12:51 AM
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QUOTE(chokia @ Oct 6 2016, 07:07 PM) Ahhh I think I got it ady, thanks for your recommendation!  |
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Oct 7 2016, 06:18 PM
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for what i understood after read all the comments, if my office pc using windows and at home I used macbook, i cant simply transfer my work to a pendrive n do the work by using mac? like that?
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Oct 8 2016, 11:02 PM
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Get Transcend JetDrive, keep you files/movies/music in it. Do not use it for I/O intensive operation.
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Oct 11 2016, 04:23 PM
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Oct 11 2016, 04:45 PM
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QUOTE(butthead @ Oct 11 2016, 04:23 PM) Whoa, super expensive haha |
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