Just to update. So I got my second OWC drive today. It was beyond messed up. See the below picture. At this stage I am done with OWC and they are having some kind of OC problem.
Just to update. So I got my second OWC drive today. It was beyond messed up. See the below picture. At this stage I am done with OWC and they are having some kind of OC problem.
The non-fit aspect of the Aura Pro in your 2012 MBA was an isolated experience...we honestly have not had other reports of such.
Lastly, on the performance aspect, we can only point to what others like The SSD Review have found in that the Aura Pro is the fastest SSD available for this machine. As much as we can claim such, we suggest the independent reviewers' unbiased take on our products have the most weight.
I took a chance with yourmacstore.com, purchasing a 512gb ssd for the MBA2012. Couldn't be happier. It is definitely OEM parts, which I have no idea how they get. Fast shipping too. Took about 2 days to the East Coast (shipped from Oregon or nearby). Only thing that upset me was I cracked the little tab in the center of the battery that keeps the panel secure, not their fault though.
First of all...my apologies for not replying. I believed that I had automatic notifications on like I had in past posts, but in checking, somehow that option was negated. Honestly, thought issue/thread a done issue and no more action to take.
Obviously, I was wrong.
On the fit aspect of this issue, the SATA connector has an extension on it that allows us to program the module. This extension is supposed to be removed by us here and unfortunately you received one that wasn't.
This can be done by you in the field OR you can send the module to us. We can take care of it for you with no shipping costs.
Pls advise how you would like to proceed and I'll advise the appropriate team members here.
And note...really and truly, for the fastest action, coming to any forum is far less effective than reaching out to us directly. Why do you think we offer 24/7 support except on national holidays? To serve you all in the most timely manner...and avoid delays and frustration like created in this instance!
Thanks!
OWC Grant
Marketing Manager
Have you done some speed tests?
I don't want to hijack the thread but here you go. I don't really know if I ran these tests correctly. Left is 256GB, right is 512GB.
Thanks a lot mate. Damn I'm really tempted... Got to consider that I would void my warranty though, especially since I'd sell the original blade. Or maybe they wouldn't even notice it's not the original one?
Anyway, I'm surprised I have never seen anyone here talking about this!
I will not be upgrading my air with a OWC drive. (though that "WAS" my christmas gift to myself this year) I will not be recommending OWC for any type of mac part to any of my friends any longer. TY OP! You probably saved me much frustration with these guys.
I know this may be an isolated incident, but thats MY take on it.
I'm curious to know if anyone has any experience buying from those guys:
http://www.yourmacstore.com/samsung-512gb-ssd-for-macbook-air-2012/
Yw.
The warranty is the one thing that keeps me from selling my old blade. I'm hoping that once OWC comes out with the Envoy enclosure for the 2012 drives that I can just use it as a scratch disk of some sort. I would probably swap it out with the 256GB if I ever needed to have it serviced just in case they decided to replace it for some odd reason even if it was not related to the issue. There were no warranty void stickers opening the panel so it should be fine. Unless the clip in the center of the battery pack that secures the center of the bottom panel is the warranty voider (hence why it broke on me). I haven't heard of too many other people talking about that, maybe the OP has some input, but I think that it was just me lifting it off incorrectly.
Seems OWC has QC issues. I'm going to stay away.
Love this: "During my last conversation with their tech support they told me that I wasn't pressing hard enough to get the SSD to fit properly."
So wha happens when you break it because you were trying to push hard enough?