Extra Storage - MBP Retina 2015

[tuttifrutti]

Hi folks,

I have a Transcend 256GB Jet Drive permanantly installed on my MBP Retina 2015 which I keep the bulk of my docs, pics, music etc on.

At the mo, it's about three quarters full and I can see it filling a lot more quickly now as i've got into my photography a lot more and store a lot more images.

I've looked on the Transcend website and cannot see any larger Jet Drives than 256GB which is a little disappointing.

So, are there any other trustworthy storage cards like this one, out there, that I can buy to increase my storage more, to either 512GB or maybe even a terabyte?

Thanks all in advance.

Ian

 

[tuttifrutti]

Anyone got any thoughts on this please?

 

[maxgts]

Read thru this thread: https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...ssd-to-m-2-nvme.2034976/page-92#post-26725766

Followed this video:

Installed the following 1TB SSD in my 2015 rMBP 13 inch:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078QD1KRB/ref=twister_B07BFGMKG2?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

with this adapter:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CWWAENG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_YMkIBb9T383R3

 

[chabig]

They sell devices up to 1TB. https://www.transcend-info.com

 

[tuttifrutti]

Read thru this thread: https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...ssd-to-m-2-nvme.2034976/page-92#post-26725766

Followed this video:

Installed the following 1TB SSD in my 2015 rMBP 13 inch:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078QD1KRB/ref=twister_B07BFGMKG2?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

with this adapter:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CWWAENG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_YMkIBb9T383R3

Thanks very much for that Max.

I was under the impression that you not install extra memory in my model, hence the reason for having to use a jetdrive?

 

[chabig]

I think you can upgrade internally if you wish. https://eshop.macsales.com/upgrades...5-2.8-ghz-haswell-crystalwell/internal-drives

 

[tuttifrutti]

They sell devices up to 1TB. https://www.transcend-info.com

Hi chabig- could you steer me towards a link for an actual 1tb plug in card as I can't seem to find it on that page

Thanks very much

 

[chabig]

Check Consumer Products > External Storage > Portable Storage for Mac

https://us.transcend-info.com/Products/No-679

 

[tuttifrutti]

Check Consumer Products > External Storage > Portable Storage for Mac

https://us.transcend-info.com/Products/No-679

Thanks chabig - unfortunately they are not plug in cards like a jet drive. They are portable ones. I was looking one to slot in to the SD card slot and stay there permanently

 

[chabig]

Sorry. I didn’t realize you’re looking for an SD card. I would steer away from SD storage. It’s not so reliable. Make sure you are diligent about backing up.

 

[maxgts]

Thanks very much for that Max.

I was under the impression that you not install extra memory in my model, hence the reason for having to use a jetdrive?

Yes. I was lucky to find the Intel 760p 1TB for $249 plus $19 for the adapter is much cheaper than the same storage space from OWC or JetDrive.

 

[Rocko99991]

Yes. I was lucky to find the Intel 760p 1TB for $249 plus $19 for the adapter is much cheaper than the same storage space from OWC or JetDrive.

Are there any performance issues using this over an OEM drive?

 

[maxgts]

Are there any performance issues using this over an OEM drive?

It's actually a little faster than OEM according the BlackMagic speed tests.

 

[Rocko99991]

It's actually a little faster than OEM according the BlackMagic speed tests.

But doesn't your battery usage increase and it runs hotter as well?