MacBook Pro Retina Flash Storage ?

Flash storage ? Someone explain why it's so low and do people often end up using. All the memory anyway it's just I'm a bit turned off by the low memory and if I want to spend 3 grand for 750 I want to make sure its worth it

Flash memory is form of solid-state hard drive (SSD) which uses no moving parts to function (like the little cards that are placed in cameras and such). They are slightly faster (probably significant with the Ivy Bridge processors) than a regular hard drive disk (HDD), noticeable different. Most bench tests that I've seen are about 15-30 seconds faster at booting Windows 7. SSDs read fast but write not-so-great, so large progam installs, mass file movement, etc. may take a while. SSDs also have a limited number of program/erase (P/E) cycles, around 100,000 for most. SSD are CRAZY expensive right now because they are the leading technology in mass data storage.

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Hi,
So I unfortauntely cheaped out on buying bigger storage space on my new Macbook Pro Retina and I'm running low on harddrive space. I want to speed up my computer and I guess the only way is to buy an external harddrive. (or is there a way I can add in more Flash drive?!?) Anyways, I need recommendations and with the external drive, should I be saving these files on the computer or the external harddrive for a more efficient work flow
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Cheers,
Sam

There is an expensive upgrade for the internal drive, but you might want to wait until the warranty runs out because it will void it.
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Can i upgrade my macbook pro retina internal storage

Hi,
My macbook pro retina came with 128gb internal storage, but i got a gopro recently and the videos take up loads of storage! Can i upgrade the internal storgae or do i have to get an external hard drive to store it on?
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But you will void your warranty if you still have one.
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Is a Macbook air more durable than a Pro (with flash storage) for travelling?for

Is a Macbook Air more durable than a Macbook Pro (with flash storage) for extensive travelling?

Since neither Air nor Pro shoud be abused or used as a hockey puck,......the question is ALMOST moot.
However the AIr is to be certain more durable than the Pro is due to:
1. fewer parts (much)
2. lower mass inertia at impact
3. less chassis flex due to depth and form.
4. LCD on Air is less fragile than the retina display on the Pro is
5. Air is much easier to repair in case of a spill (however this is almost another moot point)
For much traveling and "abuse", the Air is the winner to be certain, however its still moot if you have a good padded case and prevent other ignorant people in your travels from manhandling your Air or Pro
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Why Apple store can't Upgrade the storage for Macbook Pro Retina after sale?

Hello everyone
I am disappointed from apple store .
One month ago i bought the new MacBook Pro Retina with storage 256 GB and now i would like to upgrade the storage to 768 GB as mentioned in there website where you can configure the storage higher,but unfortunately i went to apple store to upgrade,but they refused and they said we only upgrade within the order in the beggining before you buy it !!!!!!!!
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No one seems to be hearing what Big Q is saying.
He can pair his iPhone to his Macbook, but cannot CONNECT. He's NOT asking for alternative solutions, like Wi Fi.
I am able to both pair and connect my one one Macbook to my other one, but I can only pair but not connect my iPhone or iPad to either Macbook. So I have the same problem. But I can pair and connect my Macbooks to other Bluetooth devices, like my ancient Nokia cellfone, or my Bluetooth HP printer.
It's irrelavent that I can instead use a direct USB cable or Wi Fi between my Macbooks and my iPhone/iPad - why can't I use Bluetooth? If Apple does not allow Bluetooth between it's Macbooks and other Mac devices, then why have Bluetooth at all? Does my iPhone have Bluetooth only so that I can pair and connect to my my non Apple mobile handsfree car kit, or communicate easily with the dreaded Apple enemy Samsung, or what?
Make no mistake , I am a diehard Apple fan, but this Bluetooth non compatibility issue appears shortsighted and seemingly pointless. Why does Apple not just say why they created the non compatibility, or have a message on the Bluetooth setup programme which simply and clearly says "don't bother wasting hours of your time trying to pair and connect your iPhone to your Macbook, because we don't allow that anymore, reason being that............"?
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4GB memory on new MacBook Pro Retina 13 with 2.4GHz dual core i5 processor &128GB flash storage

Hello,
I'm completely new to the mac world but I'm fed up with pc's and all the insanity with processor problems, viruses, etc. I'm seriously looking at replacing my HP laptop with the new MacBook Pro Retina 13 with 2.4GHz dual core i5 processor, 4GB memory (RAM) & 128GB flash storage, OS X Mavericks (not sure which version). My concern is whether this will be reliably & consistantly fast & smooth both in desktop apps & internet use. I don't need it to do somersaults or anything too advanced. I would mostly be using Pages & spreadsheet apps & internet. It would double as my daughter's computer for cyber school so it's crucial that it runs quickly & efficiently. If she can't complete everything on time or log in to her online sessions because of a computer issue we'll be up a creek without a paddle since this particular cyber school's tech department is still working off of pc's running Windows XP. My father, thus far a pc user, thought I should consider moving up to 8GB memory but I was hoping that with flash storage being faster, I would be able to avoid the extra $100 for the upgrade to 8GB. My biggest fear is finding myself as frustrated & angry as I am now with all of my pc's, ready to take a sledge hammer to them because they take forever to boot, launch apps, internet or do just about anything (that is if they're even fuctioning at all- not joking). Does anyone have any advice or input? Thanks!!
P.s. On Apple's site I found a refurbished late 2013 model of the MacBook Pro Retina 13 with all of the same specs as listed above (4GB, not 8GB), running OS X (doesn't say which one) but for a bit less than a brand new one. Is this the same model as what they're currently selling new in their store or did they just upgrade everything to match what is being offered in the current "new" model? I realize this may be a dumb question but I can't seem to find anything online indicated that Apple has released a model newer than what was released late last year (October 2013, I believe), except that the model released then came with SSD storage instead of flash.

No computer is fault free but Apple MBPs have a good track record. In those cases where problems do arise, Apple has the best support in the industry.
A MBP with 4 GB RAM with the SSD storage should be adequate for your needs.
lsmoondancer01 wrote:
P.s. On Apple's site I found a refurbished late 2013 model of the MacBook Pro Retina 13 with all of the same specs as listed above (4GB, not 8GB), running OS X (doesn't say which one) but for a bit less than a brand new one. Is this the same model as what they're currently selling new in their store or did they just upgrade everything to match what is being offered in the current "new" model?
The latest MBP models came out in October 2013, so it will be the same, with the same warranty and telephone support. The difference will be that the price will be less and it will be delivered in a plain white box.
I have purchased three MBPs from the refurbished section. I have never been able to detect any cosmetic differences and will go that route again.
Ciao.

Can the flash storage hard drives in the brand new 15inch Macbook Pro Retina Display laptops (10.22.13) be upgraded/replaced in the future?

Can the flash storage hard drives in the brand new Macbook Pro Retina Display laptops that were just released a few days ago (10.22.13) be upgraded/replaced in the future? I will need more than the basic 256GB for sample libraries using music software, among other things, but currently larger flash drives from Apple are too expensive. I ask because I'm in the process of buying one of the new 15inch Macbook Pro Retina Display laptops right now (or at least right after I get an answer to this question).
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Flash storage in Macbook Pro Retina Display

For the flash memory storage in the macbook pro retina display, how many number of program-erase cycles are good before the wear begins to deteriorate the integrity of the storage?

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Flash Drive on Macbook Pro Retina

Hello,
I have a sandisk cruzer fit flash drive that I purchased today for extra storage on my macbook pro retina. Will leaving it plugged in the usb port for extra storage slow down my mac? I purchased it because it is so small that I figured it would not get jammed or stuck on anything if I just left it plugged in.

No it wont affect a thing.
However I would only use it like that on a desk on a Mac that isnt ever moved.
Why? Gets bumped or smacked (very easy) you can damage your USB port, and thats NO EASY fix.
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Hi all,
I am using MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013). Base on its spcification [http://support.apple.com/kb/SP668?viewlocale=en_US], it's configurable to 512GB or 768GB flash storage.
My corrent storage is 256GB, and I want to upgrade it.
Is there one more free slot or it need to be replaced with my old SSD???
Thnanks,

You need to replace the flash storage. Note that the MacBook Pro with Retina display comes with flash storage because a SSD doesn't fit on it.
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500GB SSD on Classic vs 216GB Flash MacBook Pro Retina?

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Performance wise, which would be faster? I use it for programming, Photoshop and a lot of web browsing.

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I had about 20GB of space on there, but through usage it has now gone down to 200mb, if there is a large looking file I delete it, but it keeps filling up again almost to the point where the computer is unusable.
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I think I might have to scrap my profile and start all over again.
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When I turn on or restart my Macbook Pro Retina 15", my entire screen flashes completely bright yellow for a few seconds and then it goes to the normal Welcome screen. How do I fix this??

Hi Everyone,
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Hey everyone in Apple world!
I figured out how to fix the flashing yellow screen problem that I've been having on my MBP! Yessssss!!!
I found this super handy website with the golden answer: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379
I followed the instructions on this page and here's what I did:
Resetting NVRAM / PRAM
Shut down your Mac.
Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command (⌘), Option, P, and R. You will need to hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
Turn on the computer.
Press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys before the gray screen appears.
Hold the keys down until the computer restarts and you hear the startup sound for the second time.
Release the keys.
I went through the 6 steps above twice, just to make sure I got rid of whatever stuff was holding up my bootup process. Since I did that, my MBP boots up just like normal. No flashing yellow screen anymore!!
(Note that I arrived at this solution when I first saw this page: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2570?viewlocale=en_US)
Let me know if this works for you!
Elaine

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Search on globe at startup.
When I did up came some answers from way back in 2006.
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Before this I had noticed it flashing back & forth between a gray screen & Mavericks screen on boot up (I was back & forth while booting & came back to see that. knew it wasn't good so shut down. Waited a few & then started up. It worked.)
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Hello,
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I have tested my Flash application on the new laptop, and this is what I observe:
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On this screenshot you can sort of see the issue:
http://i.imgur.com/UXHd4.png
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https://bugbase.adobe.com/index.cfm?event=bug&id=3224151
https://bugbase.adobe.com/index.cfm?event=bug&id=3224147
Please fix these issues.
Andrey

@nvhdab - If you haven't already, can you please add a bug on your issue over at bugbase.adobe.com If it's the same as 3224151 then it sounds like it's going to be fixed soon. I'm trying to find out exactly when, but it might be in the 11.7 release now (4/2/2013 - Flash Player 11.7.700.170 Beta)
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