750gb and 1TB 2.5 inch drives now available.

[madog]

UM, desktops? Non-apple laptops that arnt as thin

If a desktop then why not just use a standard 3.5" which most desktops use (I've never seen one that uses the thicker 2.5) that are much cheaper? This 1TB is $250, when you can get a 1TB 3.5 for $100-150 at much faster RPMs.

I'm not thinking inside the box of only Macs, I just still don't see the point. Sure, there could be a small fraction of machines that use this sized drive, but again, I don't know why anyone would design a machine around a non-standard (but that could just be me, I do use a Mac afterall...).

The only good thing I see from these drives is a, "This mean that we'll have a 'normal' 2.5in drive of this capacity that everyone can actually use in a few months time".

 

[Freyqq]

If a desktop then why not just use a standard 3.5" which most desktops use (I've never seen one that uses the thicker 2.5) that are much cheaper? This 1TB is $250, when you can get a 1TB 3.5 for $100-150.

I'm not thinking inside the box of only Macs, I just still don't see the point. Sure, there could be a small fraction of machines that use this sized drive, but again, I don't know why anyone would design a machine around the size.

The only good thing I see from these drives is a, "This mean that we'll have a 'normal' 2.5in drive of this capacity that everyone can actually use in a few months time".

or for external drives..though it makes much more sense in most situations to just get a 3.5" drive with twice the capacity for less.

 

[iLog.Genius]

go ask in the mac mini forum

Mac Mini could probably use these drives but it would be tight and the removal of the SuperDrive might be required.

There is an article on TUAW which states this and a link from this article states that it will fit in Late-2008 and 2009 models.

 

[madog]

or for external drives..though it makes much more sense in most situations to just get a 3.5" drive with twice the capacity for less.

That didn't even go through my head as I was just so blinded with anger by the entire concept of this drive. Not as fast, or as cheap, but with a decent capacity and with better portability. That's something I can wrap my fat head around.

About a year back, we were all pumped at my work when Hitachi first came out with 500gb 2.5 drives, and our supplier (working for Hitachi) gleefully failed to mention the fact that they were the 12mm ones. I think I'm still angry at him.

Maybe it's because the measuring of drives is stupid.....

A 50 meter tall stack of drives that's 100TB is still a 2.5" drive.

 

[MacModMachine]

why do people say these wont fit in a unibody ?

i have fit a 12.5mm drive in my unibody a couple times before....

one was the 512gb supertalent....when i get my 17" ill pack two of these beasts in it.

if you dont believe me...call apple

 

[JamesGorman]

why do people say these wont fit in a unibody ?

i have fit a 12.5mm drive in my unibody a couple times before....

one was the 512gb supertalent....when i get my 17" ill pack two of these beasts in it.

if you dont believe me...call apple

I think the 13 and 15 inch unibody macbooks (pro's), the ones with non removable battery's are not able to accommodate these drives. The 13 inch macbook and the 15inch pro are able to accommodate these drives if they are the ones with the removable battery.

 

[jamesryanbell]

I think the 13 and 15 inch unibody macbooks (pro's), the ones with non removable battery's are not able to accommodate these drives. The 13 inch macbook and the 15inch pro are able to accommodate these drives if they are the ones with the removable battery.

 

[EspressoLove]

I think the 13 and 15 inch unibody macbooks (pro's), the ones with non removable battery's are not able to accommodate these drives. The 13 inch macbook and the 15inch pro are able to accommodate these drives if they are the ones with the removable battery.

is that YOU "think", or you have sources ?

 

[JamesGorman]

I have sources. And its called a measuring tape. Anyone who has any of these machines can easily measure for themselves. There is enough clearance for a 12.5mm drive.

 

[jamesryanbell]

I have sources. And its called a measuring tape. Anyone who has any of these machines can easily measure for themselves. There is enough clearance for a 12.5mm drive.

Exactly what I was thinking.

 

[jav6454]

I have sources. And its called a measuring tape. Anyone who has any of these machines can easily measure for themselves. There is enough clearance for a 12.5mm drive.

Best source... EVA!!

 

[JamesGorman]

Best source... EVA!!

Glad to see you agree lol. I don't understand why people always sit around and wait for some internet blog to tell them it works. Do something for yourself . Its not very hard to figure out.

 

[bov]

would these fit into a '07 SR MBP by any chance?

 

[bugout]

would these fit into a '07 SR MBP by any chance?

17" yes, 15" no

 

[MacModMachine]

Glad to see you agree lol. I don't understand why people always sit around and wait for some internet blog to tell them it works. Do something for yourself . Its not very hard to figure out.

this is true for removable or non removable

13,15,17 unibodies will fit the 12.5mm drives. *macbook pro's, havent tested unibody macbooks

i have tested them all with my super talent ssd

 

[bugout]

this is true for removable or non removable

13,15,17 unibodies will fit the 12.5mm drives. *macbook pro's, havent tested unibody macbooks

i have tested them all with my super talent ssd

While I don't have any hands on proof to offer, OWC stated here that it will fit in the 17" unibody's but not the 15".

 

[harcosparky]

So at what point are SSD capacities going to catch up to HDDs? I'm guessing it'll be time for a new computer before that happens, not to mention before they're affordable. I've got 27GB free, but I worry how quickly that'll disappear if I make a few more home movies.

Where have you been hiding ?????

When it comes to SSD, capacity of the drive is never an issue. Capacity of your wallet may be though. From what I have read there was a 1 TB SSD our prior to this 1 TB 2.5" Hard Drive.

Now, the company is raising its fists in celebration once more with the introduction of the sector's first 2.5-inch 1TB mobile hard drive. 'Course, this isn't the first 1TB drive of any kind in this size, as that honor goes to none other than pureSilicon and its ultra-spacious 1TB SSD.

Currently pricing is not available, but we can only guess that pureSilicon's Nitro line will cost all your arms and legs. Despite this, pureSilicon has shown that high capacity SSD drives are possible in the same form factors that we're all use to. Just don't expect to see drives in this range available any time soon.

 

[MacModMachine]

Where have you been hiding ?????

When it comes to SSD, capacity of the drive is never an issue. Capacity of your wallet may be though. From what I have read there was a 1 TB SSD our prior to this 1 TB 2.5" Hard Drive.

yep...there indeed was a 1tb ssd way before this.

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/puresilicon-ssd-1tb,6810.html

puresilicon made it....very expensive but nonetheless still 1TB

 

[Consultant]

Holy shatt.

They're also 12.5mm so they won't fit in most notebooks.. careful out there kids

The 17" MBP typically can take the thicker drive.

yep...there indeed was a 1tb ssd way before this.

puresilicon made it....very expensive but nonetheless still 1TB

Not a real product yet. There is no 2.5" 1tb ssd on the market for sale.

"the drives will apparently be available sometime in the third quarter of this year"
http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/10/puresilicon-introduces-worlds-first-1tb-2-5-inch-ssd/

 

[alex.sanchezp]

Scospio Blue 1 TB in Late 2008 MacBook unibody possible?

Hello all:

I have a late 2008 Unibody Macbook (or now a MacBook Pro, hehe) and I wonder if it will be feasible to install the new Scoprio blue 1TB (I know, the size is ok, but I wonder if the mother board will be capable of handling this?

Thank you for your answers!!!

Alex

 

[MacModMachine]

Holy shatt.



The 17" MBP typically can take the thicker drive.



Not a real product yet. There is no 2.5" 1tb ssd on the market for sale.

"the drives will apparently be available sometime in the third quarter of this year"
http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/10/puresilicon-introduces-worlds-first-1tb-2-5-inch-ssd/

asus uses the 1tb pure silicon ssd in there high end notebooks. which means here avail. not directly to consumers yet....but nonetheless still avail.

 

[harcosparky]

Holy shatt.

The 17" MBP typically can take the thicker drive.

Not a real product yet. There is no 2.5" 1tb ssd on the market for sale.

"the drives will apparently be available sometime in the third quarter of this year"
http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/10/puresilicon-introduces-worlds-first-1tb-2-5-inch-ssd/

asus uses the 1tb pure silicon ssd in there high end notebooks. which means here avail. not directly to consumers yet....but nonetheless still avail.

Consider that the Endgadget article quoted by *Consultant* is SIX MONTHS OLD, it's an easy mistake to make.

It seems Puresilicon is shipping to OEM's at this time though.

I think Asus made their product announcement in March 2009.

it is in their Lamborghini model notebooks.....

Packed under the hood is an Intel Core 2 Quad chip, 4GB of DDR3 memory, a 16in full-HD display, NVIDIA GeForce GTS 130M graphics card with 1GB on-board memory, a Blu-ray drive, and massive storage courtesy of a 1TB laptop drive. The killer here is that it's an SSD from the folks at pureSilicon.

 

[Consultant]

Just installed the 750gb in my mbp 17".

asus uses the 1tb pure silicon ssd in there high end notebooks. which means here avail. not directly to consumers yet....but nonetheless still avail.

Again, announced, but there are no reviews nor real shipping product that I can find. If you can find it, post a link, otherwise it's vaporware.

google: LAMBORGHINI VX5 1tb ssd review

 

[DAMNiatx]

750GB available at OWC for $189
1TB will available in 2 weeks for $289

i'm still confuse to save money for ssd, or just buy this drive

Just installed the 750gb in my mbp 17".

is it fast ?

 

[CrackedButter]

is that YOU "think", or you have sources ?

MacBreak weekly discussed this because one of the commentators commentated on this issue because he also wanted to upgrade his drive, older Unibody MB's could take the 12.5mm drives where as the newer ones can't.