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Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Notebook Hardware
External or internal hard drive upgrade?
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<blockquote data-quote="JBohnslav" data-source="post: 847924" data-attributes="member: 101779"><p>Hello, I am a college student about to purchase my first mac, a MacBook Pro. I am likely getting the 15", but I have still not firmly decided. </p><p></p><p>I am planning on getting a solid state drive for the extra durability, among other improvements. However, the 256gb SSD is an additional $750. I could save myself a great deal of money by getting the 128 SSD and buying a 1TB external hard drive for $149.</p><p></p><p>However, cost is not the only factor. How would this affect usability? Would I be likely to completely fill my 128gb and frequently need to access the external drive? Would this be significantly slower?</p><p></p><p>Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JBohnslav, post: 847924, member: 101779"] Hello, I am a college student about to purchase my first mac, a MacBook Pro. I am likely getting the 15", but I have still not firmly decided. I am planning on getting a solid state drive for the extra durability, among other improvements. However, the 256gb SSD is an additional $750. I could save myself a great deal of money by getting the 128 SSD and buying a 1TB external hard drive for $149. However, cost is not the only factor. How would this affect usability? Would I be likely to completely fill my 128gb and frequently need to access the external drive? Would this be significantly slower? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! [/QUOTE]
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