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Updating to solid state drive - Is it possible.

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I was wondering if it is possible to update to a solid state drive without having to give up a kidney through Apple.

I found a 64GB solid state drive for $140 from an online store. Does the Air need a special hard drive, or any generic one will do? And if any of you have a solid state drive what is your experience with it?
Thanks
 
not sure what your definition of "any genertic one" is but...

Rev A: use 1.8" PATA with a ZIF connector
Rev B: use 1.8" SATA with a LIF connector
 
glitch44 said:
not sure what your definition of "any genertic one" is but...

Rev A: use 1.8" PATA with a ZIF connector
Rev B: use 1.8" SATA with a LIF connector
Click to expand...

Also note that the air can only use the drives that are 5mm high and not the 8mm high drives.
 
The 5mm thickness limits the choice of drives available and its sizes as well. This is a darn shame as Rev A users has been waiting forever for upgrades.

I just wish there is a company who also sells a BOTTOM cover that is thicker and made of plastic (like MB white Polycarbonate) to hold a 8mm disk. Then 128GB and more 1.8 incher would fit. In fact, for some going 160GB HDD that is 5400 rpm would be good boost without incurring to much cash. :apple::apple::apple:
 
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