Are the rMBP upgradable?

[Macaroooon]

Is the flash storage upgradable? I don't think 128GB is enough for me but I can't afford the next one up. Can you increase the storage?

Thanks

 

[leman]

Theoretically, yes, but nobody sells them. Your best bet is either to get repair parts from Apple or take it out of another rMBP.

 

[Macaroooon]

Theoretically, yes, but nobody sells them. Your best bet is either to get repair parts from Apple or take it out of another rMBP.

Right, I'm not sure what best to do!

 

[leman]

I'd say: wait until you have enough money to get a next tier one. Or get a refurb. Or try to find a side one. An upgrade is possible, but very cumbersome and is likely to be more expensive than the difference you'd pay for a new machine.

 

[Macaroooon]

I'd say: wait until you have enough money to get a next tier one. Or get a refurb. Or try to find a side one. An upgrade is possible, but very cumbersome and is likely to be more expensive than the difference you'd pay for a new machine.

Apple are replacing my MBP from 2012, so I can either go with current MBP £899 or pay £100 (all I can afford) to get the lower end rMBP

 

[HarryT]

Apple are replacing my MBP from 2012, so I can either go with current MBP £899 or pay £100 (all I can afford) to get the lower end rMBP

Id say borrow the money to get the higher tier...because this will last you 2-3 years at least and if you get the 128gb then a month later you have a spare few hundred...you'd regret it for the next 2-3 years.

 

[Macaroooon]

Id say borrow the money to get the higher tier...because this will last you 2-3 years at least and if you get the 128gb then a month later you have a spare few hundred...you'd regret it for the next 2-3 years.

I see what you mean, yikes, it's a lot of money to spend especially as I'll have to buy a new optical drive too

 

[magbarn]

I see what you mean, yikes, it's a lot of money to spend especially as I'll have to buy a new optical drive too

You don't need Apple's overpriced DVD drive. I use a Samsung external DVD drive that I picked up for $20 shipped on a sale....

 

[newellj]

There is not practical, cost-effective upgrade for the current SSDs. If you need additional storage, you could look into an external USB 3.0 HDD, SDD or thumb drive. Be aware that full-time storage solutions that use the card slot may keep the computer from going to sleep completely, resulting in battery issues if the machine isn't kept on a charger.