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  1. Apple_Glen_UK

    Going rate for 15" MBP (mid-2015), i7 2.5GHz - 16GB Ram - 256GB SSD?

    Although I already have a 13" MacBook Pro (2015) which I am happy with, I have the opportunity to purchase a 15" MacBook Pro mid-2015, i7 2.5GHz, 16GB Ram and 256GB SSD. It is described as in good condition and it appears to be from photos I have seen. Cycle count is 244. I'm in the UK and...
  2. willmtaylor

    iMac Backup

    Which external backup drive do you all suggest for a 2017 18,3 iMac? Does having an SSD vs. HDD make much difference in this scenario? Which do you suggest and why? I have a 2TB Time Capsule with Time Machine turned on, so that's backed up regularly. However, I keep an off-site backup drive...
    • willmtaylor
    • Thread
    • backup external backup hdd imac ssd
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: iMac
  3. C

    Recover Macbook pro Mid 2014 SSD data with corrupted firmware

    I have a Mid 2014 Macbook Pro. A few days ago, I opened my laptop and it won't turn on. It does nothing for about a minute and then a folder with the question mark in it shows up. I tried a restart for a few times getting the same result. Then I followed the insctructions to start the disk...
  4. M

    ️ iMac SSD help

    Hi... Firstly...I'm a 'newbie' to this forum...so apologies for strolling in and immediately asking for help! So...I have a Late 2012 27" iMac - Mojave, 18GB Ram....but it's painfully slow at times; particularly start up...and I've been advised at looking at getting an SDD....so I have a...
    • marknorm
    • Thread
    • apple imac ssd
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: iMac
  5. R

    Is it better to run MacOS off the provided Fusion Drive or off an external SSD?

    I just got a new 5k iMac. For specific reasons (living in a third world country and restricted time as i was on vacations) I had to get the 27 inch 5k base model. I did a 32 gb ram upgrade and bought an external ssd. Im currently running Mojave off the ssd with no problems, everything is pretty...
    • RamiroCubria
    • Thread
    • 2019 5k imac 5k imac fusion drive imac imac 2019 mac mojave ssd storage
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: iMac
  6. nemoryoliver

    USB 3.1 Gen 2 External SSD as Boot Drive

    Anyone here using a 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 SSD Enclosure with NVMe PCIe SSD as the Boot Drive? Is building a drive like this better than using a Samsung T5 you think? Will this be reliable for long term?
    • nemoryoliver
    • Thread
    • 3.1 boot drive enclosure gen 2 imac nvme pcie ssd usb
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iMac
  7. T

    macos does not know the type of external storage?

    Hi, is here a discussion about this already? I have a WD ssd in external case and Disk Utility tells that the type is "Disk" (not "Solid State"). Is there a reason to think about trim command? Is there external ssd's that are identified right? System Information tells, that my case is: VLI...
  8. L

    iMac 27” 2019 Base and Top models

    Hi all, I’ll order iMac through corporate plan. Regarding both the base and top models of iMac 27”, if both models are upgraded to 512GB SSD, then the price difference between both models is $230. In other words, $230 brings: i5 8600 —> i5 9600k Radeon Pro 570X 4GB —> 580X 8GB...
    • lucascylau
    • Thread
    • imac imac 2019 imac 27 ssd
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iMac
  9. miles8888

    MacBook Air specs for High School Student?

    We are about to buy new MacBook Airs for our nieces. One is about to enter 10th grade and the other 9th. Wondering to go with 8GB or 16GB of RAM? 128GB or 256GB Storage? As a professional photographer, when I buy a MacBookPro for myself, I always max out the RAM (currently have 32GB and wish...
    • miles8888
    • Thread
    • buying advice high school macbook air ram ssd student
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  10. alanmadzar

    MP All Models Mac Pro 2019 - PCIe Expansion Opportunities?

    Hi there, Could anyone provide some insight on whether the new Mac Pro 2019 is going to be compatible with third party PCIe expansion cards? I was looking to buy the low-end model which only has a 256GB SSD, and expand my storage performance via PCIe 3.0 x 16 RAID Controller cards... is this a...
    • alanmadzar
    • Thread
    • expansion mac pro pcie ssd storage
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  11. nemoryoliver

    How to update EFI BootROM firmware on an aftermarket SSD?

    Besides switching back to the OEM SSD just to update the EFI firmware. Are there other workarounds? Opening the iMac for each OS Update that requires an updated BootROM will be a pain. If my boot drive is an External NVMe SSD (ex: Samsung X5) will I ever have problems with the BootROM when...
    • nemoryoliver
    • Thread
    • aftermarket bootrom efi firmware imac m.2 nvme pcie securerom ssd
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iMac
  12. W

    Boot from external TB3 SSD on 2018 Mini?

    I have a chance to buy a used 2018 Mac Mini at an astonishingly good price, but the catch is that it only has the 128gb hard drive (I need at least 500). That got me thinking - should I get the Mini, but some TB3 estrnal SSD and boot off of that? Is that a terrible idea (will I sacrifice a lot...
    • weezin
    • Thread
    • mac mini ssd tb3
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Mac mini
  13. nemoryoliver

    iMac 2019 upgrade to OWC Aura Pro X2 NVMe PCIe SSD

    Hi everyone! I guess it's official that the Aura Pro X2 NVMe PCIe SSD is compatible with the iMac 2019 as mentioned in their latest YouTube video. If you've upgraded to this SSD please feel free to share your experience. Attached is also our OWC Technical chat transcript saying that it's...
    • nemoryoliver
    • Thread
    • 2019 aura pro x2 imac imac 27 macsales nvme owc pcie ssd
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iMac
  14. allan.nyholm

    I have to ask.. is your Desktop & Screensaver section slow also?

    Hi, So what I've been wanting to ask for a number of weeks and months is this; when in System Preferences and the Desktop & Screensaver portion of same - Is this also so painfully slow that browsing and adding wallpapers is a minute long process at times? For instance I have a series of...
  15. nemoryoliver

    Fledging Feather M13 NVMe SSD on an iMac?

    I wonder why nobody is talking about this 3rd Party NVMe SSD upgrade solution for iMacs. I believe they've been around for a while now. Just wanted to know if anyone here has tried upgrading their iMac to this NVMe SSD and how's it so far? https://fledging.net/feather-m13/
    • nemoryoliver
    • Thread
    • 2019 feather m13 fledging fusion drive imac nvme pcie ssd
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iMac
  16. desperado777

    Battery dropped to 3h after SSD replace!

    I just replaced my mba 2014 with 1T SSD Samsung EVO, but battery life is dropping to only ~3 hr now! Any suggestions? What's the experience with other SSDs? Anyone with better battery life?
  17. Jungles999

    2017 iMac fusion vs Samsung T5 ssd

    hi all I just bought a 2017 iMac with 1tb fusion and I’m happy with its performance for my needs But I’m getting the chance to buy a Samsung T5 500GB ssd for very cheap Would I be better off 1. Booting the os and everything on the external ssd 2. Leaving the boot drive and applications on...
    • Jungles999
    • Thread
    • boot external fusion ssd
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iMac
  18. goslowjoe

    SSUBX SSD in external enclosure slow

    Maybe someone can help me with this one, based on your own experience. I have a 250GB SSUBX original Apple/Samsung SSD taken from another Mac. I want to use this as external storage and purchased a QNINE external enclosure (expensive at 86 USD), designed for the Apple SSD's pinout. The device...
  19. macduke

    iPad Pro iPad OS Drive/SD Card Test

    MAJOR EDIT: I have conducted my own test now. The setup: iPad Pro 2018 12.9" USB-C to USB-A adapter cable An old, cheap USB-A 3.0 four port hub Sony UHS-II USB-A SD card adapter Sandisk Extreme Pro 64GB 300MB/s card exFAT G-Drive 5400 RPM 2TB External Drive exFAT Samsung T5 2TB SSD exFAT I...
    • macduke
    • Thread
    • adapter drive support external drive ipad pro ipados sd card ssd usb hub usb-c
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: iPad
  20. Jungles999

    iMac 2017

    hi all new here I just bought a 2017 iMac 27 inch with fusion drive and amd 570 pro. It was on sale in the U.K. I’ll primarily use it for photoshop. My old 2011 iMac kept freezing whenever I used photoshop and I guess that’s because it only had 512mb graphics memory This one has 4gb so...
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