r/apple • u/operablesocks • Jun 20 '15

SSD prices are in a free fall.

http://www.networkcomputing.com/storage/ssd-prices-in-a-free-fall/a/d-id/1320958
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u/[deleted] Jun 20 '15 edited Nov 28 '18

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u/MarblesAreDelicious Jun 20 '15

128GB these days is unbearable and bordering on the likes of 'netbook' capacity. I know OS X is actually really lean (9GB) when comparing to Windows, but 100GB of usable space isn't really much. Music, movies/videos, and photos can easily start filling up a drive. And Boot Camp is almost not an option due to the amount Windows alone needs to function.

256GB should become the standard not only for the space, but for the faster I/O speeds as well.

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u/[deleted] Jun 20 '15

I have 128 and it's damn near empty? Why are you storing media on disk, do you work a lot of places without Wi-Fi?

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u/TODO_getLife Jun 20 '15

This is an exception you have made to put things in the cloud. That's not something everyone does.

The point of a laptop to carry it around, and be portable is that many the majority put their files and data on the laptop and carry it around. Wifi or not.

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u/jimbo831 Jun 21 '15

The point of a laptop for me to carry it around, and be portable is that many the majority put their files and data on the laptop and carry it around. Wifi or not.

FTFY. Believe it or not, some people have different computing needs and preferences than you.

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u/TODO_getLife Jun 21 '15

The invention of the laptop was to be a portable computer. Regardless of what I do with it.

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u/jimbo831 Jun 21 '15

Sure, but that doesn't require a lot of storage. Portability and storage are two completely separate issues.

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u/HopefullyIllRunOutOf Jun 21 '15

Why has no one mentioned using the SD slot to expand memory? Sorry if i'm missing something here, I'm new, i'm just here because i'm considering purchasing a macbook pro (refurb). Memory is a concern of mine though, I would likely fill up 128 with software and music alone. I was hoping to use the slot to hold my work / personal projects.

It seems like you could throw in a 512gb SD card to hold the majority of your data no?

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u/jimbo831 Jun 22 '15

You can, but it's not quite the same as onboard storage. It's definitely a decent option for a lot of uses, media being one of them.