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asamalikum
post Oct 11 2016, 05:11 PM

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get a super mini 128gb sandisk thumbdrive. stick it in there and forget about it. i'm currently using it. add an extra 128 juice to my exisitng 256.
asamalikum
post Oct 11 2016, 05:12 PM

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nice and cheap as well. below RM200.
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post Oct 12 2016, 09:25 AM

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QUOTE(asamalikum @ Oct 11 2016, 05:12 PM)
nice and cheap as well. below RM200.
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Where you bought it? lazada?
neuromancerx
post Oct 12 2016, 09:29 AM

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QUOTE(asamalikum @ Oct 11 2016, 05:11 PM)
get a super mini 128gb sandisk thumbdrive. stick it in there and forget about it. i'm currently using it. add an extra 128 juice to my exisitng 256.
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what kind of sdcard adapter you're using? as we know, standard sdcard adapter will protrude a bit.
gabriel.l
post Oct 12 2016, 09:32 AM

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The sd card slot can convert to storage.
Get nifty mini drive
asamalikum
post Oct 12 2016, 09:54 AM

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@chokia
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@neuromancerx
i'm not using sd at all. not sure if the speeds is fast enough. i'm using usb thumb drive. sandisk. regarding the protrusion part, it does protrude a bit, but it's negligible and won't affect nor need to make any particular adjustment. basically i just leave it there ever since i plug in. dump all movies and music in there. it add in a much needed extra juice.
Most importantly, we'll need to periodically organise our drive. No amount of memory drive is enough.

@gabriel.l
it's an option as well, but having need to pay extra for the adapter alone turn me off.

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for those who are interested i'm using SanDisk Ultra Fit CZ43 USB 3.0 128gb. i uploaded a picture for your reference, the price as well. it's RM 93 for 128gb. i'm considering getting an extra unit since my mba equipped with 2 usb ports. only hold back is, i'll be upgrading to macbook 12 next year and it only supports usb c. can't really utilise both units.

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TScalvintiffy
post Oct 12 2016, 11:30 AM

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QUOTE(asamalikum @ Oct 12 2016, 09:54 AM)
@chokia
11 street

@neuromancerx
i'm not using sd at all. not sure if the speeds is fast enough. i'm using usb thumb drive. sandisk. regarding the protrusion part, it does protrude a bit, but it's negligible and won't affect nor need to make any particular adjustment. basically i just leave it there ever since i plug in. dump all movies and music in there. it add in a much needed extra juice.
Most importantly, we'll need to periodically organise our drive. No amount of memory drive is enough.

@gabriel.l
it's an option as well, but having need to pay extra for the adapter alone turn me off.

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for those who are interested i'm using SanDisk Ultra Fit CZ43 USB 3.0 128gb. i uploaded a picture for your reference, the price as well. it's RM 93 for 128gb. i'm considering getting an extra unit since my mba equipped with 2 usb ports. only hold back is, i'll be upgrading to macbook 12 next year and it only supports usb c. can't really utilise both units.
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Good idea!
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post Oct 12 2016, 11:35 AM

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try this. it may be expensive but it much flush solution compare to others

https://www.tardisk.com/
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post Oct 12 2016, 11:56 AM

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Get the Paragon driver and a external HDD
neuromancerx
post Oct 12 2016, 02:27 PM

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QUOTE(asamalikum @ Oct 12 2016, 09:54 AM)
@chokia
11 street

@neuromancerx
i'm not using sd at all. not sure if the speeds is fast enough. i'm using usb thumb drive. sandisk. regarding the protrusion part, it does protrude a bit, but it's negligible and won't affect nor need to make any particular adjustment. basically i just leave it there ever since i plug in. dump all movies and music in there. it add in a much needed extra juice.
Most importantly, we'll need to periodically organise our drive. No amount of memory drive is enough.

@gabriel.l
it's an option as well, but having need to pay extra for the adapter alone turn me off.

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for those who are interested i'm using SanDisk Ultra Fit CZ43 USB 3.0 128gb. i uploaded a picture for your reference, the price as well. it's RM 93 for 128gb. i'm considering getting an extra unit since my mba equipped with 2 usb ports. only hold back is, i'll be upgrading to macbook 12 next year and it only supports usb c. can't really utilise both units.
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Currently, I'm using this SanDisk Ultra Fit CZ43 as well biggrin.gif
asamalikum
post Oct 12 2016, 02:29 PM

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QUOTE(neuromancerx @ Oct 12 2016, 02:27 PM)
Currently, I'm using this SanDisk Ultra Fit CZ43 as well  biggrin.gif
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tell me you like it. biggrin.gif biggrin.gif
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post Oct 12 2016, 05:59 PM

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QUOTE(asamalikum @ Oct 12 2016, 02:29 PM)
tell me you like it.  biggrin.gif  biggrin.gif
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Since you're leaving it permanently, does it gets hot easily? hmm.gif
Seems like a good choice considering the price.
asamalikum
post Oct 12 2016, 06:01 PM

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QUOTE(calvintiffy @ Oct 12 2016, 05:59 PM)
Since you're leaving it permanently, does it gets hot easily?  hmm.gif
Seems like a good choice considering the price.
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You won't feel any heat on the exterior plastic side. Only the metal/aluminum part is hot. Don't worry about the durability. Been using for 9 mths and counting.
asamalikum
post Oct 12 2016, 06:04 PM

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Price can't be a major factor for using this. It's in fact quite expensive if u fraction it down per gb.
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post Oct 17 2016, 05:03 PM

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QUOTE(asamalikum @ Oct 12 2016, 09:54 AM)
@chokia
11 street

@neuromancerx
i'm not using sd at all. not sure if the speeds is fast enough. i'm using usb thumb drive. sandisk. regarding the protrusion part, it does protrude a bit, but it's negligible and won't affect nor need to make any particular adjustment. basically i just leave it there ever since i plug in. dump all movies and music in there. it add in a much needed extra juice.
Most importantly, we'll need to periodically organise our drive. No amount of memory drive is enough.

@gabriel.l
it's an option as well, but having need to pay extra for the adapter alone turn me off.

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for those who are interested i'm using SanDisk Ultra Fit CZ43 USB 3.0 128gb. i uploaded a picture for your reference, the price as well. it's RM 93 for 128gb. i'm considering getting an extra unit since my mba equipped with 2 usb ports. only hold back is, i'll be upgrading to macbook 12 next year and it only supports usb c. can't really utilise both units.
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Same here...even my iTunes library is in it...
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post Oct 18 2016, 02:15 PM

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Here my solution:
- Get a microSD adapter which will fit nicely in your SD card slot.
- Buy a microSD card you wish (Disk speed will based on microSD card you bought).

Hope it helps.... :thumbsup:

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Cap Jones
post Oct 27 2016, 12:44 AM

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Figure getting this removable storage too ,
Guys , can i install any applications or windows os on the stick drive ? without any intention taking it out , you know it just gonna stick there all the time . is it safe to do so to run os/applications ? i've been running out of space all usb taken all internal storage occupied .
asamalikum
post Oct 29 2016, 08:28 AM

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QUOTE(Cap Jones @ Oct 27 2016, 12:44 AM)
Figure getting this removable storage too ,
Guys , can i install any applications or windows os on the stick drive ? without any intention taking it out , you know it just gonna stick there all the time . is it safe to do so to run os/applications ? i've been running out of space all usb taken all internal storage occupied .
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What kind of storage are u referring to?
Suggest u to use the external storage to keep files like music or movie or high res photo.

 

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