Will the 80gig HDD be swappable for the 64 gig SSD? Will the 80 gig be swappable for the 64 when prices drop on SSDs?
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My guess is yes because Apple uses standard drives in all of their computers. The MBA uses standard 1.8" PATA drives.
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I'm no expert, but this is how I understand it. The 128GB SSD and the 500 GB Hard drive are separate options. You get either/or. The 500GB hard drive has a 8 GB SSD used as a cache. You are not able to use it as storage.
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As long as you don't change the motherboard, you're OK. I have changed out both my laptop and desktop (OS) hard drives to SSDs with no problem.There is a Microsoft Licensing FAQ on this --- it's under Refurbished/Used PCs.http://www.microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/licensing_faq.aspx#fbid=ZeL6n4MrK8a
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I removed the 500G drive (it was 7200 RPM, BTW) and replaced it with a 250G SSD. Because of the fixed position of the disk connector a 3.5 to 2.5 adapter doesn't fit. I just plugged the SSD in and secured it with a couple pieces of tape. Since it lies flat, it's not going anywhere. I loaded a pre-release copy of Windows 10 on the SSD and have been running it for a couple months. Not a gaming rig, but a good general purpose unit. Boots fast, very stable. When Win. 10 is released I'll put the 500G disk back and run the upgrade so I'll have a genuine licensed copy.
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I would select the one at the lower price , be it the Crucial or Samsung. Both are good drives and I'll bet you couldn't tell the difference between the two unless you ran benchmark software that told you one was faster. I have several different brand/size/speed drives and on a day-to-day basis there is no observable change in performance. Once you get a SSD you will be happy.
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Yes, you can upgrade the RAM, but only to 8 G. Also, it only has room for one chip and make sure you get the right one. As far as changing out the HD drive, I believe you can, but I am not sure which one you could use. Maybe when you change the RAM you can check what is possible with the drive since you have to pull the whole bottom off to access the memory. I've been using the laptop as is and it works well for all I do. I woul recommend using the laptop for awhile before you change anything. Maybe it will work just fine "as is" for you?
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Yes, provided the amout of data to be cloned/transferred from the HDD does not exceed the capacity of your SSD.
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That depends on the model you get. Some model editions have the hybrid with the SSD cache. For the models with the SSD, it is a hybrid and not two separate drives.
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You'd think so but the 32GB fills up quickly. Plus if you're using it in undocked mode you can't access anything on the 500GB HDD. It all depends on what you use it for.
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Any internal hard drive is swappable, why couldn't it be changed via an upgrade. Firmware problems? The ram and the hard drives are completely accessible to a qualified technician.
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Pretty much out of the question. You could put a larger SSD in place of the original. The USB 3 port gives excellent performance with a compatible external drive.
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I don't believe so. When I switched out my 80 HDD for my 500 HDD, the caddy that was already in there fit just fine with my 500. No issues fitting it back into place.
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changing the drive is easy, any SSD SATA would do. I would go about 250g or bigger if you can afford it. Don't forget to clone from the original to get all the proper drivers .
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You need an open bay, or slot to put the drive into. It is well worth the exchange, if there is no other available. Start-up and picture loading becomes closer to instantaneous. The ssd will use less battery, will not get the computer as hot (which always works against speed), and is less delicate.
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Yes you can put in a larger SSD hard drive. I was looking at one that is 32GB. Forgot the vendor name though. I think it was something patriotic in the name. Maybe Patriot?
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Yes, I actually just ordered a 500 GB drive for mine and will be doing it as soon as it arrives. There are several "how-to" threads on the web that details the steps required. My only caution would be to take your time, take plenty of pictures along the way and keep the old drive in a safe place so you always have a backup. The new SSD will not only shorten your boot time to seconds it will also dramatically increase your battery life. Good Luck.
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Yes it will work - seeing it is already using a 500gb SATA hard drive - so you should be fine to swap it out with 750gb hard drive. Hope this helps!