Getting 750gb or more into new 13in rMBP?

[PittsDriver]

Just as it says. I realize how stupid it is to remove an SSD if needed to get maybe a 1tb hard drive in there, but is it even possible? If not how are the prices of 750 SSDs? I am coming from a 2008 13in with a Momentus 750 and want the same capacity or more.

 

[old-wiz]

you are pretty much limited to what Apple offers.
So far there are no 3rd party SSDs available for the rMBP or MBA

 

[johnnnw]

It used to be possible, however Apple has started a horrible (imo) trend of making things un-upgradable or very hard to upgrade because of unique parts.

Makes you need to get the upgrades from them at massively inflated prices.

 

[PittsDriver]

What about the ability to still add a second HDD in lieu of the superdrive?

 

[niteflyr]

The high end rMBP13" can be configured with up to 1 TB SSD.

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The cMBP 13" has SuperDrive and up to 1 TB HDD.

 

[johnnnw]

What about the ability to still add a second HDD in lieu of the superdrive?

Retina doesn't have super drive = no spot for a optibay.

 

[PittsDriver]

Retina doesn't have super drive = no spot for a optibay.

Well then I am just totally screwed haha! I wish I could add a 1TB to the mid model 13in. I will have to rethink my purchase a bit.

 

[johnnnw]

Well then I am just totally screwed haha! I wish I could add a 1TB to the mid model 13in. I will have to rethink my purchase a bit.

Do you need 1TB of space all the time? What type of files make up that much space?

Why not get a smaller size and then buy a thunderbolt or usb 3.0 external drive for your extra stuff you won't be needing everyday.

That's what I do. A reliable WD 1.5TB USB 3.0 drive can be had for 60-70$.

For all my movies and stuff I just store it on a separate drive. I only keep things I use often on my actual laptop.

 

[PittsDriver]

That is probably what I will end up doing. I have about 550 used up right now. I have a 1tb My Passport that I can just move all my iTunes stuff on.