I could only manage to buy the base variant ( 16GB, 256GB ) and I do not have an immediate need to extra storage. I have only options like OneDrive, but I do think I need a hard option as well. I am thinking of using a SSD sleeve with probably 1.5GB NVME.
Has anyone done that? I do not want to use branded options like Samsung T7 ( have that already and its socket is loose already- intermittent connectivity ).
Doesn’t seem like a good idea. The reliability of external enclosures is much worse than external HDDs/SSDs in my experience.
I am using Samsung 1tb t7 ssd connected to type c of MacBook. I run/boot Mac OS from same ssd without any problems. Basically I have 2 Mac’s for the price of one.
If you want something faster and better than t7
I have a wd black p40 2tb external ssd
Very robust and goes upto 2000mbps instead of a 1000 on t7
Selling sealed unit for only 13700
Ok point taken. What do you suggest?
Do you keep it connected all the time? I have the 500GB version but use it rarely.
Do not have immediate need. But yes, as and when my work expands, * suppose I will need storage. Will ping you when I need it. Thanks
I can’t think of anything better than a USB-C SSD which you have already used. You might need to get replacement from Samsung for the loose USB port.
Great! In that case, I will stick with these branded ones. Thank you so much
doing it for Mac mini m4. no idea for MacBook. but What I am doing is running apps from ssd and os on Mac mini internal. the only issue I am facing is random deletion of apps. mostly the VScode and postman till now as I keep using them and many time just shutdown the system without closing them. rest all working well.
It would be better to store the programs on internal storage and data on external storage. You don’t want programs running from removable media as they can and do get disconnected for “whatever reason”.
you could also look at a NAS as an drive if you can put that in, i use my NAS across Windows, Mac and Ubuntu machines. !
Whats wrong with one of those 1.5-2k SSD enclosures which take any M2 drives and convert it to a external SSD, I have one running a 1TB WD black ssd.. and it runs just fine whenever i need to save something in external storage.
should do the job and it’ll cost just 6k.
I was gunning for this myself. But someone suggested that might not be very optimal.
Yes,you are right. I am planning lot of Data science courses myself. But as you said, programs have to be on internal
Could you please refer a video for setting up NAS? I have heard of it but never really took the plunge.
Check the links at the bottom, I got a Synology DSJ and put in Disks to make my life easier. if you have a good old desktop you can create one. I manage around 100TB across a NAS and Desktop
NAS is good for long term storage being shared by multiple computers, but they are too slow compared to external SSD. So, unless you need NAS, I wouldn’t recommend it for the purpose set by you in your OP.
For that purpose it will work but keep in mind that all NVMe which depend on HMB as not having onboard dram will see their performance drop quite significantly because usb enclosures don’t support HMB. Also, depending on the environmental conditions & the manner of writing, NVMe enclosures may generate a significant amt of heat resulting in thermal throttling/shortening of NVMe lifespan.
Obviously whenever MacBook is powered on