I believe the MacBook Air 80GB HDD comes straight from the iPod Classic. So up until now, I don't think it's been possible to upgrade the MBA since the 160GB drive was a bit thicker than the 80GB. Well now since the iPod classic 120GB is the same exact size as the 80GB classic, that leads me to believe the new 120GB drive is the same size as the 80GB. Which if that's the case and someone can verify that, I'd swap out the drives in a heartbeat. I'd definitely post a tutorial with pics too.
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New iPod Classic 120GB hard drive compatible with MBA?
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Yes, Toshiba announced new 1.8" drives recently. 120 GB and 240 GB replacing the previous 80 / 160 GB.
So its perfect reasonable that a upgrade will be painless and easy.
But be mindful we have lots of SSD coming soon. Intel just announced their 80GB SSD for US$ 500 (no word on 1.8" form yet). I know SSD is more expensive, but I would be completely game for a 80 GB SSD below US$ 500.
So its perfect reasonable that a upgrade will be painless and easy.
But be mindful we have lots of SSD coming soon. Intel just announced their 80GB SSD for US$ 500 (no word on 1.8" form yet). I know SSD is more expensive, but I would be completely game for a 80 GB SSD below US$ 500.
hot damn you are right, http://sdd.toshiba.com/main.aspx?Path=StorageSolutions/1.8-inchHardDiskDrives/MK1214GAH
definately gonna get the new iPod and swap out the drives. the toshiba is $150+ online btw
definately gonna get the new iPod and swap out the drives. the toshiba is $150+ online btw
One less issue for an MBA refresh.
New CPU, new HDD...
RAM amount will still be the same, I think...
And a hopeful project design revision that won't have graphic chip issues.
New CPU, new HDD...
RAM amount will still be the same, I think...
And a hopeful project design revision that won't have graphic chip issues.
just bought the new classic, probably going to attempt the mod tomorrow. now just one thing: my plan is to boot into the leopard installer via the included DVD and launch disk utility. then, with the ipod plugged in, restore my ipod to the contents of the built in hard drive. then i'll do the swap, power it on, and hope for the best. sound like it'd work?
i'd rather replace the hd for $250 than replace the whole laptop for $1800 but still i cant wait till they release the new airs.
unrelated: i installed MacBook Air Update like a month ago. wasn't that supposed to solve the heat closing down one core?
after seeing the new thin ipod classic I was going to do this as well! especially as it was announced as $249 which is about 125 GBP here in the UK, then on the apple UK website its listed as 179GBP which as about $358 which is damned unreasonable! just because we're british doesn't mean we should pay a crap load more!
Check the exchange rate - it isnt anything like what you just quoted. It used to be 6 months ago but not anymore. Now $250 = £142. And the exchange rate is (in the short term) likely to get worse - i.e. very very soon $250 will be £150 etc. And then you have to consider VAT which is included in the UK price and NOT included in the US etc etc.
I am not saying this to justify high prices but the 'normal' USD exchange rate (which is around what it is now), better justifies Apple's pricing. When the dollar was weak Apple could have reduced UK prices but companies just dont do that ;-)
I am not saying this to justify high prices but the 'normal' USD exchange rate (which is around what it is now), better justifies Apple's pricing. When the dollar was weak Apple could have reduced UK prices but companies just dont do that ;-)
good news. i ordered three pairs of ipod disassembly tools from iFixit. note they're having a coupon dealio going on now, 9colors gets you $5 off.
so hopefully when they come ill come back and revive this thread. thanks for the support everyone!!
so hopefully when they come ill come back and revive this thread. thanks for the support everyone!!
This topic has been doing the rounds
It definitely won't work. as it's 8mm and the present version of the Air uses 5mm.
Also, i'm not sure it's even a ziff connector.
As far as I know there is no room in the Air for mods.
The new 120GB should be 5mm. Its kinda crowded since the depth is only 10.5mm with the outer case/electronics.
This topic has been doing the rounds
It definitely won't work. as it's 8mm and the present version of the Air uses 5mm.
Also, i'm not sure it's even a ziff connector.
As far as I know there is no room in the Air for mods.
Toshiba MK1231GAL Specs Page
1.8-inch PMR HDD 120GB*
Height 0.20" (5mm)
Looks like it is OK
Have a look http://tinyurl.com/59ftw7
Direct replacement I think
120GB - 5mm high - ZIF connector
Have a look http://tinyurl.com/59ftw7
Direct replacement I think
120GB - 5mm high - ZIF connector