Available in 480GB and 1TB capacities, the new Aura SSD continues OWC's dedication to giving you more from your Mac.
New Possibilities - For the first time, upgrade the PCIe-based flash SSD in your mid-2013 or later MacBook Pro with Retina display or MacBook Air with up to eight times the original capacity. The difference is accounted for by over-provisioning, and may vary depending on the technology involved. * The 1TB offers 960GB of usable capacity, which is in line with industry practices: For example, Apple’s 512GB may be 500GB usable, 128GB may be 120GB usable, etc, depending on machine and model. Of course if that does occur and goes to 2TB, it becomes even more attractive. MPG wonders if a 4-lane device might arrive some time later, for higher performance needs in the MacBook Pro Retina. The Aura SSD is a 2-lane PCIe device with very solid performance (see tests that follows).
If going with the SSD-only option, these two tools are needed, or the NewerTech 14-Piece Portable Toolkit is handy in general (and includes those two tools). MPG recommends the upgrade which includes the Envoy Pro case option (see discussion at end), which includes all tools. Internal Mercury Aura Pro SSD upgrade options for other Apple laptop models.480GB or 960GB SSD in 11" /13" MacBook Air mid 2013 and recent models.480GB or 960GB SSD in 13" / 15" MacBook Pro Retina late 2013 and recent models.The OWC Aura for the 2013 and later MacBook Air or MacBook Pro Retina is an internal SSD upgrade to 480GB or 1TB*, which is up to 8X as much storage for the MacBook Air, and up to 4X as much for the MacBook Pro Retina. Similar performance is expected when installed into the 13" or 15" MacBook Pro Retina. MPG tested the 960GB Aura in the MacBook Air 6,2. – Or - Complete kits with the award-winning OWC Envoy Pro include everything you need to upgrade, transfer your data, and enjoy your old drive as a ‘new’ external SSD Drive.Get OWC Aura and Aura Pro SSDs at (480GB and 960GB).
The above pricing on Aura Pro X, as well as OWC’s full line of SSDs now from $44.99 (supporting nearly Mac model 2002 or later) are immediately effective and available online.Īnd with OWC upgrades you get to keep your existing drive or trade in a drive you already have for up to $400 back. No guesswork, no worries – visit OWC’s online SSD guide to get the exact solution right for you and your Mac + free online videos make installation a breeze. A truly simple upgrade, that you can do yourself, solves the storage problem without the more costly and complex process of migrating to a different system.” “Our entire SSD line enable make it so running out of space doesn’t force unwelcome and unnecessary choices. “OWC is about giving customers the best choices for the Macs they depend upon,” said Larry O’Connor, Founder and CEO of OWC. Five Year OWC SSD Limited Warranty – includes award-winning OWC supportĬurrent Pricing for the Aura Pro X is now as follows.
Free install videos and 24/7 support make it easy to perform a DIY upgrade.Incredible data performance of up to 1352MB/s.Up to 16x the capacity of the original Apple factory SSD.When storage is a primary driver, it’s an incredible option to upgrade your current system for savings over just selecting those options on a new system. Today pricing of the Aura Pro X line of SSDs for Apple MacBook Air (2013 to Current), MacBook Pro with Retina Display 13” and 15” 2013-2015, Mac Pro 2013-Current, and Mac mini 2014-Current is at a remarkable point that makes these options better than ever.
The solution is quick and easy: upgrade your Mac’s drive memory capacity with a ‘Built for Mac First’ OWC Aura SSD. It’s the dire choice of either deleting your valuable memories or work from the computer or upgrading to a brand-new Mac.Ĭontrary to popular belief you can keep your cherished companion while making it just as beefy as the newest without having to spend a small fortune.
This very urgent looking warning is the bane of Mac users everywhere. Woodstock, IL – OctoOWC®, a leading zero emissions Mac and PC technology company today announced new pricing on its Aura and Aura Pro line SSDs, which has led the way in supporting most Apple 2010 and later models with the upgrades that continue to keep these systems running strong today.
Options up to 2.0TB for most 2013 to Current Apple Mac models, 1.0TB now $399.00 but sometimes storage needs a little help. Macs these days can get most jobs done fine even if some years old. SEND FEEDBACK Related: Other World Computing, SSD, storage