What brands have the new models been shipping with? Is getting a 256g still a lottery? Just ordered a 256g 13" hope it comes with a Samsung.
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2014 rmbp refresh ssd manufacturers
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Definitely Samsung and Sandisk at least. I could be wrong, but I think 256 GB has a higher chance of being Samsung.
All the 13" rMBPs use SD0256F, while all the 15" rMBPs, 21.5" iMacs and 27" iMacs use SM0256F
Meanwhile, all 512GB and 1TB SSDs are Samsung only.
SD = SanDisk
SM = Samsung
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Look at my post above.
Not doubting you or saying you're wrong, but can you link me to something official that also proves this information? Thanks!
Can't guarantee all of them are the same but in OWC's unboxing/dismantling the 13" had a Sandisk and 15" had Samsung: http://blog.macsales.com/25770-owc-unboxes-tests-ssd-speeds-of-new-13-and-15-retina-macbook-pros
A poll that I posted up quite far back in the MBP thread showed that 13" rMBP users with 256GB drives got the SD0256Fs, while all the 15" rMBP owners with 256GB drives got the SM variant.
Also, it somewhat makes sense from Apple's standpoint. The 13" rMBP is aimed at general consumers, so they put an inferior SSD in it. The 15" rMBP is aimed at enthusiasts/pros, so they put a premium SSD in it.
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That doesn't make sense from anyone's standpoint.
That's just trying to come up with a reason for something that makes no sense.
Not necessarily true I have a 13" Late 2013 rMBP and I have a samsung 256gb ssd. A handful of others have it too.
maflynn
macrumors Broadwell
I don't think that's the case. A poll may not provide sufficient responses to emphatically state this is the case.
I think apple, uses the same parts for both computer models.
Base 13" rMBP shipped with Sandisk.
Mid 13" rMBP shipped with Samsung.
The mid rMBP was a little more 'snappy' than the base (tested both side-by-side due to my own curiosity), but it had image retention, so I returned it. In everyday situations, the speed difference would be negligible.
I kept the base 13" rMBP. I am happy with the 8GB and do not need the extra storage space.
The quality of the screen is more important to me than the minimal speed increase between Sandisk/Samsung SSD.
Mid 13" rMBP shipped with Samsung.
The mid rMBP was a little more 'snappy' than the base (tested both side-by-side due to my own curiosity), but it had image retention, so I returned it. In everyday situations, the speed difference would be negligible.
I kept the base 13" rMBP. I am happy with the 8GB and do not need the extra storage space.
The quality of the screen is more important to me than the minimal speed increase between Sandisk/Samsung SSD.
Just checked in a local mall and there was a 13 256g with a samsung drive. The owc teardown was on a 128g machine.
Meister
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One of these threads again 🙄
The difference is less in the brand but more the test difference between 128gb and 256gb.
Since all 128gb were sandisks people started to associate the slower bm test results with the brand.
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My 13" rmbp has a samsung ssd.
All 128gb ssds on any new macbook are sandisk.
The 256gb can be either samsung or sandisk or toshiba.
All of the pci ssds used in the current macbook lineups are excellent. There is no reason to hope for this or that brand.
The difference is less in the brand but more the test difference between 128gb and 256gb.
Since all 128gb were sandisks people started to associate the slower bm test results with the brand.
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this statement is false.
My 13" rmbp has a samsung ssd.
All 128gb ssds on any new macbook are sandisk.
The 256gb can be either samsung or sandisk or toshiba.
All of the pci ssds used in the current macbook lineups are excellent. There is no reason to hope for this or that brand.
CanadaRAM
macrumors G5
Apple never confirms or commits to the OEM manufacturers of their drives, SSDs or memory. They have two or three suppliers, and they want to be free to choose the lowest cost supplier of the moment on their builds.
So it seems that 1 TB SSD are all Samsung? Will take this capacity, I know there is no bad surprise but I'm just curious.
I bought the high end base model and it came with a samsung ssd and an LG display panel. It's absolutely awesome.
Got my custom order mid 2014 13" i7/16GB/256GB today and pleasantly surprised with a Samsung SSD!
How do I find the screen manufacturer?
Side note, VERY happy so far! 😎
How do I find the screen manufacturer?
Side note, VERY happy so far! 😎