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    iPod MSATA iPod 5th generation

    I got a new mSATA ZIF adapter and a formatted SSD card. This is the second one, and it does not work in any of my iPod Classics. It says to connect to the computer for a restore, but it never shows up on my MacBook Pro. Then, it does not appear in the Finder window; it says "Don't disconnect."...
  2. H

    Max drive size on G3 iBook with mSata adapter

    I am in the process of refurbishing a 900MHz G3 iBook. Unfortunately (and expectedly) the hard drive is dead. My main use for the machine will be making lossless CD rips, so I'd ideally like to add a large 512GB drive using an IDE -> mSATA adapter. Due to the lack of ALAC/FLAC support under OS9...
  3. MP39

    PCIe Card w/ 8 x mSATA SSDs Installed Directly?

    I am familiar at a baseline level with the benefits of using mSATA SSD in a Mac Pro in PCIe to speed system, especially when setup as a RAID 0. I currently have 2 x Anandtech PCIe 4-lane 4-Port mSATA SSD RAID Cards installed. So I have a total of 8 mSATA SSDs across two different PCIe lanes...
  4. TinMan77

    mSat in MacBook Pro

    I've been using a 500Gb mSata SSD in my 2011 MacBook Pro for a year and half now. Its been the secondary drive for all this time but recently I've decided to make it bootable. The problem is I just can't seem to figure out how to do it. Please help!!!