How do you cope with 128GB?

[twintin]

So to my question, how do you manage your data on 128GB, and also, what is the installed actual available memory?

The initial storage space on my 2012 MBA was around 100.5 GB out-of-the-box with ML preinstalled. Currently I have around 73 GB free space and that both with Ubuntu VM (6 GB) and Windows 7 VM (14 GB) installed. Multimedia stuff is stored on my NAS.

 

[Alameda]

If you have an iPhone, turn off App Synchronization in iTunes, then delete all the apps iTunes stored on your hard disk. You can always re-download purchased apps. This can save many gigs.

 

[Hirakata]

I have 91GB free on my 128GB drive. I probably could have gotten by with the 64. But then again, I don't carry any music or media files with me.

Exactly. I have about 90GB left as well. I carry my "important" music on a 32GB Sandisk Cruzer USB flash drive and since 95% of the places I go have wireless, I "Back To My Mac" to access any other media I may "need".

 

[ixodes]

It's easy. Requires a bit of planning but it's perfectly doable.

 

[mattpreston11]

Can't remember usable space off top of my head, I think its 119GB though.

35gb Windows.
4gb restore package.
80gb Mountain Lion.

My Mac OS partition is easilly managed, Do a clear up occasionally.

Windows partition I find myself chopping and changing games installed unfortunately. Currently have Fifa 12, Half-Life 2, Crysis.

Find it much more enjoyable to use over my 2010 with 64gb though.

 

[Opp]

I'm looking into purchasing an airport extreme and attaching my usb drive , or maybe an older time capsule to free up some space

I'm torn between the 2 though

 

[tiwizard]

I'm looking into purchasing an airport extreme and attaching my usb drive , or maybe an older time capsule to free up some space

I'm torn between the 2 though

Obviously a USB drive will be a lot less space unless you buy a more expensive one...

Why not go with storage attached directly to your Mac? It'd be faster and cheaper than network storage. Sure, you have to plug it in, but I guess it depends on if you want to trade convenience for speed (and cost)...