MBP Retina micro SD

[wiz]

Anyone uses those micro SD adapter to expand on storage? Thinking of getting the base 128GB model and use microSD as an option to host media files.

Saw comments that hibernate will have issues due to mount and un mount of drives and may drain battery.

 

[elpibe10]

I'm using a Samsung 64GB Pro MicroSD with my rMBP 13 (early 2015) to store all my data including media files.

It's basically inserted on a permanent basis with a Nifty minidrive adapter.

Works perfectly.

 

[wiz]

I'm using a Samsung 64GB Pro MicroSD with my rMBP 13 (early 2015) to store all my data including media files.

It's basically inserted on a permanent basis with a Nifty minidrive adapter.

Works perfectly.

Sounds good. Was looking at Niffy as well.

Thanks

 

[wiz]

Anyone knows where can I buy Nifty minidrive adapter or equivalent locally?

 

[elpibe10]

Anyone knows where can I buy Nifty minidrive adapter or equivalent locally?

Apple SG online store ... that's where I got mine.

 

[wiz]

Apple SG online store ... that's where I got mine.

It is not available on the apple store guess they stop selling..

 

[elpibe10]

It is not available on the apple store guess they stop selling..

You're right. Looks like it's gone after they revamped their online store.

You can get it from Amazon (ship via freight forwarder) or directly from Nifty.

... or perhaps you can check with the local retailers. I'm sure some of them will have it.

 

[juninhao]

Any battery drain issues with the use of SD card?

 

[ashhong]

i had that different mac has different depth of the slot. is that true?

 

[elpibe10]

Any battery drain issues with the use of SD card?

No issue at all

i had that different mac has different depth of the slot. is that true?

Yes. They have different sizes for different MacBook models (Air, 13 & 15) so you'll need to pick the right one.

 

[Morugana]

honestly if u worry so much just get 512 ssd

i am using 256 ssd gd enough

 

[elpibe10]

honestly if u worry so much just get 512 ssd

i am using 256 ssd gd enough

For some users (eg. myself), it's pointless to pay a huge premium for additional ultra-fast storage just to store data & media files (for playback only, not editing).

That's why I bought the 128GB base model and still have >50% free space & that's after taking into consideration the 30GB Win 10 bootcamp partition

Do understand that there are a lot of other people out there who are not the same as you and your needs.

 

[wiz]

$300 for 128GB more SSD? That will be 20% cost of the machine. No thanks

 

[ashhong]

honestly if u worry so much just get 512 ssd

i am using 256 ssd gd enough

i am already on 512 ssd with maxed ram.

i split it into half for bootcamp.

the reason for considering SD card is so that i can share data between the two partition more easily.