Samsung or toshiba ssd - how to tell???

[rbn]

Hi
Im planning on getting a 13" 2011 macbook air this weekend. It has been reported that samsung ssd is much faster so clearly i would like samsung.

Q1. Is it possible to identify whether the machine has a samsung ssd Before purchase? For example, can the serial number be used as a indicator?

Q2. If the above is not possible, how can i tell whether it is a toshiba or samsung without taking of the screws and looking inside the machine?

Many thanks

 

[Hellhammer]

1. Not possible, or at least there is no known indication.

2. About this Mac > More info > System Report > Serial-ATA

 

[GoCubsGo]

Without owning the machine I don't think so but this thread may also be helpful.

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1192807/

 

[rbn]

Thanks guys

Hopefully some form of pattern can be identified on serial number so that it assists consumers during their purchase

 

[rds]

Thanks guys

Hopefully some form of pattern can be identified on serial number so that it assists consumers during their purchase

Why? There is nothing wrong with the Toshiba SSD. Just because you might lose a few seconds on a large file transfer, it doesn't mean you've somehow missed out.

 

[darngooddesign]

Hi
Im planning on getting a 13" 2011 macbook air this weekend. It has been reported that samsung ssd is much faster so clearly i would like samsung.

It has been reported to be a little faster, not a lot faster, and that varies based on what you are doing.