Saturday, September 6, 2014

Transcend JetDrive 725 960GB SATA

Transcend JetDrive 725 960GB SATA III SSD Upgrade Kit for 15" Macbook Pro with Retina display (Mid 2012 - Early 2013) TS960GJDM725
Transcend JetDrive 725 960GB SATA III SSD Upgrade Kit for 15" Macbook Pro with Retina display Mid 2012 - Early 2013 TS960GJDM725...
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Compatible with MacBook Pro Retina 15" (Mid 2012, Early 2013)
Next-generation SATA III 6Gb/s interface
Free download of Jet Drive Toolbox SSD monitoring software
External enclosure is fully compatible with Super Speed USB 3.0 & Hi-Speed USB 2.0
SSD upgrade kit included, Repurpose original SSD into external SSD
Dual color LED indicator (Power, data transfer and USB 3.0/2.0 connection)
Operating Temperature 32F-158F
Deal Price: $599.99

Description
Transcend JetDrive 725 SATA III 6GB/s MacBook Pro SSD
Transcend JetDrive 725 SATA III 6GB/s MacBook Pro SSD

Transcend's JetDrive 725 SATA III 6Gb/s MacBook Pro SSD is ideal for professional photographers, videographers, and graphic artists looking to enhance the performance and capacity of their MacBook system, and includes an easy-to-use drive enclosure for converting your original SSD into a new USB 3.0 external storage device.

Faster Performance and More Storage Space

Transcend's JetDrive 725 features the next-generation SATA III 6Gb/s interface to deliver lightning-fast transfer speeds of up to 500MB/s read and 430MB/s write. No matter whether you're a casual Mac user or are fond of more serious activities such as graphic design, video editing, and gaming, upgrading to the JetDrive 725 gives you faster system response and application launch times. Available in 240GB, 480GB and 960GB capacities, the JetDrive 725 is capable of handling all of your data-intensive applications and storing all of your files.

SSD Upgrade Kit — Easy to Install

The JetDrive 725 comes with a handy SSD upgrade kit that makes upgrading your MacBook Pro easier than ever. It takes just 6 easy steps found on the Quick Installation Guide provided in the package to upgrade to your new Transcend JetDrive SSD complete with Mac operating system and all the data you wish to transfer.

JetDrive Toolbox SSD Monitoring Software

Transcend JetDrive Toolbox brings together the latest technology for determining the condition and optimizing performance of your JetDrive SSD into a single user-friendly tool. JetDrive Toolbox analyzes the health status of your Transcend SSD with S.M.A.R.T. technology and includes a convenient tool for enabling TRIM, which helps to maintain optimum write speeds and prevent long-term SSD wear.

Retask Your Original SSD – Sleek USB 3.0 External Enclosure

The JetDrive 725 SSD comes bundled with an elegant USB 3.0 external drive enclosure aesthetically designed to look like a natural extension of your MacBook Pro system. In just a few simple steps, you can reuse your original SSD as a sleek new USB 3.0 external storage device to store and backup your documents, photos, music, and movies.

The enclosure is made of durable aluminum. The result is a design that’s sturdy yet ultra light and easy to carry, and includes a handy travel pouch to protect the drive against scratches during transport. A bright LED indicator flashes during data transfer activity, and no external power or battery is required for operation.

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  • Next-generation SATA III 6Gb/s interface
  • Available in 240GB, 480GB and 960GB capacities
  • Free download of JetDrive Toolbox SSD monitoring software
  • External enclosure is fully compatible with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 & Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Guaranteed Compatibility & Reliability

Transcend’s JetDrive 725 has been fully tested for 100% compatibility with Mid 2012 and Early 2013 15” MacBook Pro models with Retina display. To assure robust, long-life durability and guaranteed performance, all Transcend SSDs are manufactured using only premium quality NAND Flash memory chips and are comprehensively tested for compatibility, speed and reliability.

What's in the Box?
  • JetDrive 725 MacBook Pro SSD
  • External USB 3.0 Aluminum Housing
  • USB 3.0 Cable
  • Travel Pouch
  • Quick Installation Guide
  • Warranty Card
  • MacBook Pro 5-Point Pentalobe P5 Screwdriver
  • T5 Torx Screwdriver


Choosing the right SSD for your Mac computer
Model JetDrive 420 JetDrive 500 JetDrive 520 JetDrive 720 JetDrive 725
Compatibility MacBook Pro
MacBook Unibody (Late 2008 - Mid 2012)
Mac mini Unibody (Mid 2010 - Late 2012)
MacBook Air (Late 2010 & Mid 2011)
*11" MacBook Air Late 2010 is incompatible with 480GB/960GB JDM500
MacBook Air Mid 2012 13" MacBook Pro (Late 2012, Early 2013 with Retina display) 15" MacBook Pro (Mid 2012, Early 2013 with Retina display)
Capacities 120GB, 240GB, 480GB, 960GB 240GB, 480GB, 960GB
SSD Interface SATA III 6GB/s (backwards compatible with SATA I & II
Enclosure Interface USB 3.0 (backwards compatible with USB 2.0)
Enclosure Dimensions & Weight 129 x 80 x 13 mm
(5.08 x 3.15 x 0.51 in)
86g (3.03 oz)
130 x 28 x 10.8 mm
(5.12 x 1.11 x 0.43)
60g (2.12 oz)
110.9 x 37.2 x 10.8 mm
(4.37 x 1.46 x 0.43 in)
65g (2.29 oz)
Warranty Five-Year Limited (Enclosure: Two-Year Limited)

1GB = 1 billion bytes. A certain portion of the storage capacity may be reserved for firmware and maintenance use.
The warranty does not apply to the SSD product whose wear-out indicator reading detected by Transcend JetDrive Toolbox shows 0% (normally 100% when being brand new)
*Performance varies by capacity, user hardware and system configuration. Please see Transcend website for additional warranty details and limitations.

I have a Mid 2012 Macbook Pro Retina. I LOVE this machine. I got the 16GB RAM upgrade, and the biggest SSD at the time : The 512GB version. I use it to run multiple VMs for testing ideas, or troubleshooting by setting up a clean environment to test instead of one that has grown organically.Anyways, with my testing VMs, 512GB wasn't enough. I ordered this, and set to installing it.Very simple, took about 15 minutes of interactive work (plus 25 minutes to clone the partition and about 5 hours to encrypt the 460GB on the new drive)Put the new drive in the provided enclosure (3 minutes)Boot the mac in recovery (hold Command-R after the startup sound)Initialize the new drive with disk utilitiesClone the partition ( about 25 minutes with my 460GB of data)Boot to the new partition to make sure it worksshut down the macCrack the Mac, swap the new drive with old (about 15 minutes - incredibly easy except for the tiny...

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