Does imac 2013 have solid state drive?

Does the iMac (late 2013) come with solid state drive? If not, would you recommend the 'upgrade' to enhance video production apps?
Thanks

The iMac has not had user upgradeable internal hard drives since the G5. Until otherwise stated in http://www.apple.com/imac/specs.html or the http://support.apple.com/manuals/# None of that has changed. The good news is with Thunderbolt, you get fiberoptic performance out of external hard drives. Furthermore, you can build to order your iMac with specific internal hard drives from the online store. And http://www.macsales.com/ has always offered internal hard drive upgrade kits for those who are adventurous to do out of warranty installations on their own. And some Apple Authorized Service providers will upgrade the hard drive internally for you within warranty. Call around to find out if yours is one that will. Always keep the original drive in event the replacement drive fails, and Apple wants to eliminate hardware issues that were not caused by their devices.

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I have a iMac intel 2.4 GHz core 2 duo maxed out at 4 Gigs of memory. I wondering if it would be worthwhile for me to put a solid state drive in in place of the optical drive in order to squeeze a little more speed out of this thing.

I saw a description of using a solid state drive for the system and certain other programs in order to create a snappier response. My iMac certainly seems to drag at times and the drives don't look prohibitively expensive anymore. The article was about macbook pros, so I don't know if the iMac is as good an example. Anyhow, any thoughts?
Jim

IMO, SSDs are too expensive, too small, and adding one to an iMac isn't a trivial undertaking.
As for improving performance, more RAM is better.
See:
Mac Maintenance Quick Assist,
Mac OS X speed FAQ,
Speeding up Macs,
Macintosh OS X Routine Maintenance,
Essential Mac Maintenance: Get set up,
Essential Mac Maintenance: Rev up your routines,
Maintaining OS X,
Five Mac maintenance myths, and
Myths of required versus not required maintenance for Mac OS X for additional information.

Does dm1z 3000 Laptop have an Mini PCI-Express Solid State Drive add on?

Trying to figure out if my dm1z 3000 Laptop has an Mini PCI-Express Solid State Drive add on. I opened the back of my laptop and it looks like it has a slot I can place a Mini PCI-Express Solid State Drive. But my concern is will that slot work for placing Windows 7 OS on that Mini PCI-Express Solid State Drive. [Personal Information Removed]

As far as I know that slot supports a WWAN module and nothing else.
http://h71036.www7.hp.com/hho/us/en/pclc/articles/connectivity-wireless-wwan-wlan.html

HT1661 Problems mounting Imac in target disk mode on retina laptop with a solid state drive as host

I'm trying to use an Imac in target disk mode to copy files from it to a new retina display laptop with a solid state drive, but the target drive will not mount even tho it does start in target disk mode. I have all the proper firewire connection. The Imac will not respond for more than a few minutes before crashing when started from its own system. I would like to salvage a few files from it before I perform a clean install of the system.
Anyone has any idea why it wont mount in Target mode onto the retina laptop? Help!
Thanks in advance. :-)

Mac OS X doesn't offer a "clean install" option.
I'm assuming your target Mac is running 10.6?
And you setup the target Mac without adding a Firewire cable until after the Firewire logo appears on the screen?

What are the benefits of solid state drives for an iMac

I am thinking of getting a new iMac and would like to know the whys and wherefores of a solid state drive, please. The one that is sold with the iMac is 250 gig. Does that mean it's storage capacity is lower than a normal 1TB hard drive?
The views of anybody who has one would be welcome.
Thanks in anticipation.
Jim (West Riding)

The one that is sold with the iMac is 250 gig. Does that mean it's storage capacity is lower than a normal 1TB hard drive?
Yes! But you can access the stuff faster and of course boot faster. They are quiet, run cool, and have low power consumption.
Some related articles (read at least the first one):
Overview of Solid State Drives (SSD)
Are Solid-State Drives Worth the Money?
Maintaining SSD drives in OS X
10 Benefits of Solid State Storage

I would like to add a solid state drive to my 27" iMac i7 (Jul 2010). Can this be done?

Good day all
I would like to add a solid state drive to my imac 27" which currently has 1TB drive. I know that you can by the imac with a ssd and an hdd but can a dealer install a ssd after the fact?

I did there are no videos for installing a HD in a late model iMac on OWC's website that I could find. Once again, can you provide the URL on OWC's website that shows instructions on how to install?
Also it will NOT be the same process because SSD's are 2.5" devices and the internal HD's in a iMac are 3.5" devices. Therefore either an adapter or some type of bracket must be used. Apple does NOT include the bracket on non-SSD equiped iMacs so it's up to the shop or user to source one.

Can I use a Solid state drive in my 21 inch iMac

Can I use a Solid state drive in my 21 inch iMac if so what manufaturer is recommended?

Yes. I have used and recommend OWC's Mercury models and OCZ's Vertex 3 models. They do work in Macs. Depending upon the model you have you should get either 3 Gb/s or 6 Gb/s drive. That will depend upon your computer's disk drive bus support - SATA II or SATA III, respectively.

Will a Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Single Unit Version Internal Solid State Drive MZ-7TE500BW work in a late 2013 Mac Mini

Will a Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Single Unit Version Internal Solid State Drive MZ-7TE500BW work in a late 2013 Mac Mini

Would you happen to know if it will work in a mid 2007 iMac running Mavericks with 4GB of RAM? I need this to last this year and next year I am buying my MacPro, anyway, I dont want to put all the work in to installing it if its not going to work, thanks for any help!

Old iMac,new solid state drive?

Is it possible to replace the hard drive in my 2008 Intel iMac with a newer solid state drive?
Processor           2.66 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory             4GB 667 Mhz DR2 SDRAM
Graphics            ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro 256 MB
Software           OSX 10.8.1 (12B19)
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Hi Nick,
I'm sure you "could" just double sided tape it - but I would fear it interferes with the air flow around other components/out the back slot. Plus, not sure the wires will reach, though they might be able to.
I used the NewerTechnologies Adaptadrive unit. It works perfectly and holds the SSD firmly. The little circuit board on the adapter just lines the SATA ports up perfectly with there they would be for a 3.5 inch drive. Was super simple, and I know the SSD won't come loose behind my screen. Be sure to get a full size adapatet like this. The little blue ones OWC also sells don't have the length needed for Apple's mounting brackets.
Here's the link, and I'll attach a photo of it pre-install and post install with the temp sensor back on.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/ADPTADRV/

I have a 13" mac book pro with a 250 gb solid state drive and I would like to put in a larger one is this possible

I own a Mac book Pro 13" it has a 250 gb solid state drive and I would like to put a larger one in is this possible.

You don't need to partition your drive to run Fusion, only if you want to run Bootcamp.
If you have space on your Windows partition, I would suggest you backup your Windows partition, and then, delete the partition using Disk Utility.
You can now restore your virtual machine to a single volume or repartition if you prefer.
I would consider upgrading to a unibody MBP (used, refurbished will do) just to be able to access the HD. Opening the pre-unibody MBP is not something you would want to do.

I'm looking to but the iMac 27" with 2TB Serial ATA Drive 256GB Solid State Drive . Will time machine automatically back up both the hard drive and the solid-state drive? Ae there any catches or things to be aware of?

Will time machine on Lion, Mac OS 10.7, automatically back up both the internal hard drive and the internal solid-state drive both inside a 27" iMac?

Also, you may find this of interest
TM 101
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1427

I have an internal 256 Solid State Drive on my MacBook Pro. Can I upgrade it to a larger solid state drive? If so, how?

I am trying to free up space on my solid state drive on my MacBook Pro, but am not having much luck. I have come to the point where I am asking myself, "is it possible to upgrade to a larger internal drive?" Please help. I appreciate the feedback.

Yes you can upgrade it. Unless your MBP is one of the new Retina display models. Is it one of the new models with the Retina display?
If not it is the same as changing a regular hard drive. you buy a new bigger SSD. Take the bottom off, aboput 8 screws. Take the part that holds the SSD drive inplace. Remove the cable connector. Remove the 4 mounting screws on the side of the original SSD and istall them on the new SSD Re-Connect the cable. Slide the drive into the drive area. Replace the hold down part. Then put the bottom back on.
Then connect the original SSD to the compuiter with a SATA to USB adapter. Boot the system and hold down the Option key. At the screen that come up select the USB attached SSD and boot the system from it. Open Disk utility and Partition the new drive as 1 partition, format it Mac Extended (Journaled) giving the partition the name of Macintosh HD (or any name you like). Once that is done exit out of disk utility and get a copy of Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper then install that. Run it and clone from the USB attached SSD to the SSD you just installed inside your system. Once that is done shut the system down, disconnect the USB attached SSD and then power on the system. It should now boot to the internal SSD you install. To nbe on the safe side go into System Preferences, Startup Disk and make sure the internal SSD is selected. You are done.

Do I need a mount to instal a 2.5 inch solid state drive in my iMac?

Hello all,
I need to replace the hd in my iMac and was thinking of replacing it with a solid state drive. I found a 2.5 inch hard drive but before I purchase the drive I was wondering if I am going to need a different mounting plate as well? The drive I had in mind is OCZ Agility 4 AGT4-25SAT3-512G 2.5" 512GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD).
Thank you for nay help.

Looks like an old unanswered question, you need a cheap and simple U-like metal stand, which has the contour of a 3.5 inch HDD, upon which you fix the SSD or any 2.5 ' HDD. This is not absolutely necessary, but you need to fix is somehow there, otherwise you need an adhesive strip or else.

I have a 2008 13" Mac Book and want to put a solid state drive in it

I installed Lion firdt and then Clones my hard drive to the solid state drive but it has issues.
I tried to do a clesn install on the solid state drive but the install will not complete

The macbook originally came with OSX Leopard, which I upgradedto Snow Leopard.
I then increase the Ram to the full 4Gig and then upgraded the OS to LIon OS 10.7.5
I decided to swap the original hard drive with a Kingston SSDNow 100V+.
I used Carbon Clone to clone the original Hard drive and swapped the drives.
The issue I am having is that the sytem freezes and I get the pinwheel and have to push the power button to shutdown. The sytems restarsts but I never know when I will get the pinwheel.
I have taken the SSD out and put the original drive back in.
I did try to do a clean install onto the SSD by reformaytting the SSD but at the end of the install the installer loops back to the beginning, or I get the pin wheel again.
Is it possible that the Kingston Drive is not compattible?
Thanks for the help.
Jim

I have a MacBook Pro, 15-inch, Mid 2009. I would love to upgrade to a Solid State Drive. What is the best possible upgrade I can buy. I need the specs and even brand name. Thank you to anyone who can help.

I have a MacBook Pro, 15-inch, Mid 2009. I would love to upgrade to a Solid State Drive. What is the best possible upgrade I can buy. I need the specs and even brand name. Thank you to anyone who can help.

A 15" mid-2009 MBP RAM specifications are: 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM.
As has been pointed out, OWC is an excellent source for Mac compatible RAM. Crucial is another first rate source for Mac RAM. RAM from either vendor will work just as well as any purchased from Apple with the bonus of being less expensive and having a lifetime guarantee.
Ciao.

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