Reddit reviews PNY StorEDGE 128GB Flash Memory Expansion Module (P-MEMEXP128U1-EF)
We found 26 Reddit comments about PNY StorEDGE 128GB Flash Memory Expansion Module (P-MEMEXP128U1-EF). Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Sits nearly flush to your MacBookPlugs in and stays inIncreases your storage capacity
Here's what I have on my Macbook Air, I develop in a whole variety of languages, so some may not apply to you:
Some tips getting your setup perfect:
I can't think of anymore tips, but lots of things you'll pick up on as you use it more and more, the best thing I can do is again to get used to the terminal, you'll be using it more often than not.
You should be fine, especially with that external drive.
I had a 180GB SSD in my 2010 MBP, and only ever used about 70GB of it. The rest of my files were on a second internal drive that I put in the optical drive bay. I have a bunch more media, so I had to make use of a couple external drives as well, but, as I said, I used just a bit more than 1/3 of the drive.
I've since upgrade to a rMBP with a 512GB SSD. I've moved a few things over to it that I previously had on another drive, so I've got about 170GB used. That, though, is composed of an 82GB music library and about 32GB of files I've got to get moved over to another drive when I get some energy. So, around the same usage in terms of System files, Apps, etc.
Obviously, if you're using more Apps than myself, you'll see a difference there. I've only really got SimCity, Parallels, Photoshop, Keynote and Steam in the half-gig range. The whole Apps folder is about 8.5GB. I'm not sure what you'll need regarding your degree, but, there is a lot of wiggle room there. You'll probably want to keep at least 10% of the drive free so performance doesn't degrade, but that still leaves 116GB or so. Plenty to keep System stuff, a lot of Apps, and that small music library.
If you need more onboard storage, you can always grab something like the PNY StorEDGE. $50 or so for 64GB, about $100 for 128GB. It sits flush with the MacBooks, which is a big complaint with regular SD cards and MicroSD-SD adapters.
I recommend getting this SD Card.
http://www.amazon.com/PNY-StorEDGE-Memory-Expansion-P-MEMEXP128U1-EF/dp/B00DC9U2Q8
It's pretty fast and fits really nicely into the card slot on a Pro or Air. You'll never notice it being there. It's great for documents, music etc which will help clear up space on the SSD.
Get one of these: http://www.amazon.com/PNY-StorEDGE-Memory-Expansion-P-MEMEXP128U1-EF/dp/B00DC9U2Q8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398697519&sr=8-1&keywords=storedge
They're a lot faster than the mini drive, but you won't be able to use them for anything other than your mac.
Another popular one is the PNY StorEDGE.
Of course, any standard SD card will work as well, normal ones just don't have the nice MacBook-specific form factor. The Nifty MiniDrive allows you to use a MicroSD card and have it sit flush inside the machine.
I really would try this. Here is the sd card that i have, i just use it for storage.
http://www.amazon.com/PNY-StorEDGE-Memory-Expansion-P-MEMEXP128U1-EF/dp/B00DC9U2Q8
I would try it for a weekend project, if its to slow just send the card back. But I would give it a shot before buying a new computer.
>The Blackmagic Disk Speed Test also showed the new models running slower than the older models, with write/read speeds as follows (in MBps):
So 300 vs 520 MBps write, and 600ish read for both. It's the difference between stupidly fast and stupendously fast.
Honestly if you only got 128 GB you probably aren't doing anything that will stress the machine in the first place, and wouldn't notice the difference.
> Is it possible to upgrade my SSD down the road from these guys?. This one article says it can be done. What do you guys think?
No, that part is for the 2011 Air. The SSD form has changed a few times in the Air, and an SSD that will work in a 2011 Air won't work in a 2014 Air. Looking at their SSD page they don't support 2013 or 2014 Airs.
You can email them and double-check.
If you just bought the computer, you can just return it and get a different model within 14 or 30 days (I forget which).
If not, then get something like this or this if you want additional (although not faster) storage.
Otherwise wait for a compatible storage to arrive, if it ever does.
I bought it originally as an ongoing time machine backup of documents directory only, but then I got two drives (one work, one home) and use those for backups. So now only time files aren't backed up is when I work away from those two places (not often). I'm not really safe from the Oh crap, I just over wrote that file! losses, but otherwise I am good.
So what I use it for now is for those secondary files you want to have access to, but don't really need.
I'd say it's fine for the level of power consumption. My battery lasts for days with my usage level, so it doesn't really suck it down. If there is a way to see how much power it draws let me know and I can check.
One issue: If you let your battery die all the way, you get that "You didn't unmount the drive properly" message when you do power it back up, then you have to log out and back in to get the drive mounted (or use disk utility).
Anyway, I would suggest getting something else if I had to do it over.
I think this is faster memory: PNY StorEDGE 128GB Flash Memory Expansion Module It sits nearly flush and it's easier to take in and out. I actually have both, and I use the nifty more (mostly because once it's in I hate taking it out).
I think I would suggest bringing for the larger drive now unless cost is a factor. I run my VM on an external TB drive at work, but it would be nice to have the space and just use bootcamp.
I also have one of these bitches in my bacmook air. It's significantly slower than the SSD, but good for storage. I have my Dropbox folder plopped on it, and if I absolutely need storage, I just throw one or two VMs onto it (for storage... don't even try to boot/load up a VM from it!)
download this: https://www.virtualbox.org
buy this: http://www.amazon.com/PNY-StorEDGE-Memory-Expansion-P-MEMEXP128U1-EF/dp/B00DC9U2Q8
I absolutely love my PNY StorEDGE for my Macbook Air. The 128gb version was only 70$ at some point when I got it last year, but even at 130$ I think I would get it. You can keep any kind of media on it (I keep all my music, movies and PDF's) and while the speeds aren't as fast as the SSD, it's barely noticeable. A must for me if you have a 128gb or 256gb MBA!
As far as I can tell there are two manufactures that have 128gb sd cards that sit flush or nearly flush so you can keep them in. There is the Transcend JetDrive Lite and the PNY StorEDGE which I have. It seems the PNY is more than when I bought it in February for 80 or so. I've had no problems with it so far though.
PNY makes some storage cards that are designed for the slot on a MacBook. They are like an SD card but a little shorter (thus you wouldn't want to use them in most SD card slots but on a Macbook the SD card sticks out). The aren't super fast but probably would be ok for most games. http://www.amazon.com/PNY-StorEDGE-Memory-Expansion-P-MEMEXP128U1-EF/dp/B00DC9U2Q8
http://www.amazon.com/PNY-StorEDGE-Memory-Expansion-P-MEMEXP128U1-EF/dp/B00DC9U2Q8/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1397609735&sr=8-8&keywords=256GB+SD
Yes, No, Maybe?
so i also have an air and got one of these ( PNY StorEDGE Flash Memory Expansion Module
by PNY
Link: http://amzn.com/B00DC9U2Q8) it's a sd card that doesn't stick out as much as a standard card so it can live in your laptop.
The problem is that the StorEDGE apparently sticks out quite a bit more on a 13" rMBP than it does a MBA (the SD card slots are of a different depth). Would you feel the same if it stuck out about 1/8 of an inch?
Edit: Here's a link to some images of how it looks on a rMBP: http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B00DC9U2Q8/ref=cm_cr_dp_cust_img_see_all_img2
For storage expansion, I highly recommend one of these
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DC9U2Q8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1406096970&sr=8-1
opps PNY
https://www.amazon.com/PNY-StorEDGE-Memory-Expansion-P-MEMEXP128U1-EF/dp/B00DC9U2Q8
I'm using one of these with my 2012 MacBook Pro:
http://www.amazon.com/PNY-StorEDGE-Memory-Expansion-P-MEMEXP128U1-EF/dp/B00DC9U2Q8
Works great for extra file storage. (Note this particular one doesn't fit new MacBook Pros which have a smaller SD card slot).
If it's an official refurb / SSD, then that price is pretty good. Personally find the Air a bit small, but have been spoilt with the 15.4"...
If you're getting the 15.4", of course the movie-watching experience will be better too.
Retina will of course be a bit lighter, but more money...
Thule Gauntlet case would be a good add-on, and personally I've been thinking about one of these - although I haven't yet read any reviews.
Depending on your storage speed requirements, you could partition the drive for MacOS and Windows and then store your media files (mp3s, photos) on an SD card. There are some great products that mount flush.
This Nifty Mini SD card adaptor would allow you to put the new super speed 128GB San Disk microSD in there and use it:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Nifty/887840TNFS/
There are cheaper knockoffs of the same idea.
Also SD cards with the right form-factor to fit nearly flush.
Of course, if you have the money, I love the Haswell based MacBookPro13" retina. The battery lasts all day, the screen is gorgeous and with the 512GB SSD, it has room to breath. It is truly a workhorse that is very light and portable. I run virtual machines on it for all sorts of engineering tasks including Windows and Linux VMs. They run as fast as native installs.
liked the idea. did some research.
http://www.amazon.com/PNY-StorEDGE-Memory-Expansion-P-MEMEXP128U1-EF/dp/B00DC9U2Q8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397418693&sr=8-1&keywords=P-MEMEXP128U1-EF
i guess with the new rmbp it sticks out quite a bit. sad. i was actually about to pull the trigger on it.
I got this nearly-flush SD card for my Air. Works pretty well, except I find it hard to figure out things I don't need to move from the main drive onto the card since there are times when I have to remove the card to use the slot for something else.
How about this deally: http://www.amazon.com/PNY-StorEDGE-Memory-Expansion-P-MEMEXP128U1-EF/dp/B00DC9U2Q8/ref=pd_sim_e_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0746ZMA457B8M7M31WRN
Fits the slot depth directly, so no need for an adapter...
Considering that the aftermarket SSD I bought for the C720 just died, I'm sussing out all my options... this could be a good one...
This is probably your best bet.