Mid-2012 rMBP, can I use any SSD to replace my current?

[zerrisk]

Was reading through the sticky, and wasn't sure based on what I read.

I was looking at Slickdeals and saw http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16820226596&cm_sp=

Can I use this SSD for my rMBP? Looking to upgrade in size as 256 is closing in on me. I was going to get a Samsung EVO but I don't need super blazing fast speed, just the speed of an SSD.

Thanks!

 

[T5BRICK]

Your rMBP uses a blade style SSD. You're limited to what is offered from OWC and Transcend.

http://www.transcend-info.com/apple/jetdrive/

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/SSD/OWC/Air-Retina

 

[DeltaMac]

No.
The retina models all use similar to mSATA interface, which is a narrow card. something like this:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/SSD/OWC/Air-Retina/Apple-MacBook-Pro-Retina-2012-Drive-Internal-Flash

 

[zerrisk]

No.
The retina models all use similar to mSATA interface, which is a narrow card. something like this:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/SSD/OWC/Air-Retina/Apple-MacBook-Pro-Retina-2012-Drive-Internal-Flash

Does that mean if I can get an mSATA-interface SSD, I can use it?

Sorry for my questions, just trying to find the cheapest deals around right now.
I've been looking at the OWC SSDs and they're fairly expensive compared to the competition which is why I'm looking around.

 

[T5BRICK]

Does that mean if I can get an mSATA-interface SSD, I can use it?

From what I can tell, Apple isn't using a standard mSATA interface.

 

[DeltaMac]

Yes, if you get one, be sure to get one that claims to be compatible.
The Transcend, and the OWC brands will be good.

 

[chrfr]

Does that mean if I can get an mSATA-interface SSD, I can use it?

Sorry for my questions, just trying to find the cheapest deals around right now.
I've been looking at the OWC SSDs and they're fairly expensive compared to the competition which is why I'm looking around.

The Apple SSD interface in the 2012 laptops is neither physically nor electronically compatible with standard mSATA devices. This is why the (limited) options are expensive.

 

[WardH]

Both Transcend and OCW have very good websites to help you identify your specific rMBP and what drive will work in it. IE: Early 2012 rMBP and late 2012/early 2013 15"rMBP take different drives. You need to be specific as to your production year, screen size and model of your rMBP.