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8.7.2017

I bought a Transcend 960GB JetDrive 725 SATA III SSD as an upgrade for my 2012 MacBook Pro (15" Retina Display, 512GB SATA SSD), as I had nearly managed to fill my Mac's internal storage through my hobby of digital photography (over 300GB of photos in Apple Aperture and Adobe Lightroom).The first shipment that I received from Amazon appeared to be faulty, so I contacted Transcend's UK support team via email, describing the symptoms. I received a prompt reply, recommending that I return the item to Amazon. The replacement worked without any issues at all, so I'll put the first one down to a faulty batch (or Amazon's woefully inadequate packaging - electronic devices should be shipped with decent protective padding!).The Transcend upgrade instructions are quite terse,and so I would recommend following the Transcend upgrade video video which provides helpful guidance on each of the steps. I would also recommend using a proper anti-static bench mat + earthing cable + wrist strap when performing the upgrade, to avoid damaging your precious Mac with static discharge (I bought mine from Amazon).I ran some performance benchmarks on my MacBook under OS X 10.10.5 Yosemite before the upgrade using BlackMagic, and this achieved 
358 MBytes/s Writes and 445 MBytes/s Reads (with filesystem encrypted with FileVault). After the Transcend upgrade and encrypting the file system, BlackMagic reported 420 MBytes/s Write (17% improvement) and 503 MBytes/s Read (27% improvement).I've actually kept the original 512MByte SATA SSD in the Transcend nice aluminium case, but I've kept the original OS installation as an emergency just in case), however, I haven't needed it as the Transcend memory since the upgrade.I can't comment on the use or "Trim" with the Transcend SSD, as I am not using it under OS X 10.10.5. However, there are plenty of on-line articles and discussions on Mac-related forums about using Trim with OS X and/or using Transcend Toolbox. I understand this is particularly important for OS X releases after Yosemite (NB: I am still using Yosemite because Apple Aperture is not supported on El Capitan or later!).Overall, an excellent quality upgrade.
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4.1.2015

Well packaged product includes everything needed to swap the SSD. In my case it was an old 2010 MacBook Air running Yosemite. I was moving from 240 to 960 Gb.Instead of using Drive Manager to clone the original disk, I used Carbon Copy Cloner. Main reason is that it handles any errors better and I did find a few during the copy.I should point out that the old MacBook is only USB 2.0 so the copy took a couple of hours.I then tried a reboot from the new cloned SSD before I opened the machine. (Hold option key during restart and select the relevant disk). It worked fine - surprising me slightly because it was across the USB connection.Then shutdown and selecting the correct supplied screwdriver tor gently open the back.TIP: I also arranged the screws in a square matching their original location for replacement.The inside of the 4 year old macbook was really clean!! Otherwise I'd have cleaned it.One screw to undo to remove the old SSD and put in the new one - note a different supplied screwdriver for this singe screw.Replace the back.Option R reboot to change the boot disk to the new one. Rename the new disk to Macintosh HD.Yay - it all works and I've now got 960Gb of disk with 824Gb still available. AND I've still got the original drive now in a neat little (supplied) enclosure....Something else...TRIM Support - a facility to optimise SSD garbage collection. Stop reading here if this all seems like Martian.Since Yosemite, TRIM support isn't directly available for non Apple SSDs except via a utility called TRIM Enabler. Apple don't allow non certified kernel extensions.You know what. I don't care.I've now got so much space and enough left over for garbage collection that the TRIM optimisations pale into insignificance. Frankly, the SSD can outrun other 2010 MacBook disk electronics in any case so it is somewhat academic.I have anyway bought the $10 Trim Enabler which includes SMART diagnostics and if I ever need to, I'd switch TRIM on for a day to let space be reclaimed, but I don't envisage doing that for a long time.So all in all. A super upgrade for a sensible price.
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4.9.2014

I bought this drive as an upgrade to the 256GB Samsung SSD that came with by 2012 15" rMBP.The package contains everything you need. It includes 2x screw drivers with the relevant heads. I particularly like how the screwdrivers are magnetic which helps in removing the old screws.The drive is very easy to install and it took me about 10 minutes to do it all. It took far longer to restore everything from Time Machine.The drive seems to work well and doesn't suffer any slowdown when dealing with incompressible data, e.g. when FileVault is enabled.Running the BlackMagic disk test, the old Samsung scored 326MB/s write, 340MB/s read. This Transcend JetDrive scored 424MB/s write and 507MB/s read,so this is a pleasant surprise.This is an excellent upgrade as it's improved both capacity and speed, though I don't actually notice any difference in speed as the old drive was fast enough for my needs.edit:After 4 months of daily use (loads of VM work, building software, etc) I can say that my feelings about this drive is mixed. I ran into problems when I upgraded to Yosemite and enabled "TRIM" using Transcend's JetDrive toolbox. I had to wait initially for Transcend to update the JetDrive toolbox to support Yosemite. Then once it did and TRIM was enabled, I noticed a lot of instability and a number of times when the drive would fail to boot. Wiping the drive and restoring images from Time Machine did not help.Reinstalling everything manually and re-enabling TRIM also seemed to cause problems. However, fully reinstalling everything and not re-enabling TRIM appears to have solved my problems. I suspect that the changes to drivers in Yosemite (look up kext signing on the Internet) is at the root of this and the Transcend have not properly tested their drivers. So for now, I've not bothered with TRIM and have had no issues.I'm knocking off one star off the review for this, and I would have been a lot happier if Transcend had bothered to get their drivers approved and signed by Apple.
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26.7.2016

I'm delighted with this upgrade package from Transcend. This is a high quality replacement 480 GB SSD for Macbook Pro which was installed with ease. It has nearly doubled the storage space available AND given increased disk read/write speeds. My factory installed SSD (Sandisk 256GB) achieved speeds of c. 454 MB/s read, 390 MB/s write. This Transcend Jetdrive 720 (480GB) achieves speeds of 522 MB/s read, 437 MB/s write (BlackMagicDesign DiskSpeedTest). The System Report confirms that the drive is an Intel 7 Series Chipset with 6 Gigabit link speeds on the SATA/SATA Express device. TRIM support and SMART status are verified.The startup speed is slightly quicker when the System Preferences/Startup Disk is correctly selected.Make certain that you go to the Transcend support pages and view the correct video for the Macbook, Operating System and Jetdrive configuration that you have. Some reviews state that they cannot enable TRIM - but this is only the case when running 'old' versions of Mac OS. My install was with a mid-2013 Macbook Pro Retina 13", running Mac OSX 10.11.6, El Capitan. TRIM was enabled in the native operating system using the instructions provided by Transcend in their FAQ pages.Only one slight niggle. Transcend provide a P5 screwdriver (for Macbook bottom case cover) and T5 screwdriver for the internal battery adaptor screws. In my Mac, (MacBookPro10,2) the internal battery adaptor screws were T6!I purchased this 'Used' item from Amazon Warehouse deals for 2/3rds the retail price for new! The box had previously been opened/reselaed and there was some sticker residue on the original retail box. All the contents were perfect and the SSD had never been used. The full five year warranty still applies to my purchase. I was very happy with this deal.
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26.1.2016

I'm usually a fan of the OWC upgrade drives as they don't need TRIM support, but I must admit to having more than my fair share of failures of their AURA drives when I install them in MacBook Airs. Across the different versions of their drives to fit MBA's (MacBook Air's) I've had a 60% failure rate within 18 months. They seem especially sensitive to Apple's Disk Utility (!) and using the excellent DiskWarrior from Alsoft just kills them.So I needed an alternative! Transcend JetDrive models seem very high quality and are presented in strong and Apple-like packaging. The metal casing to hold the original Apple SSD seems to be much higher quality than the OWC versions.So far I've installed 6 of these Transcend JetDrives in various models of MBA,and not one problem, so I'm a happy Mac Consultant.The use of TRIM with the Mac OS is always a little contentious, as Apple write their own drivers for TRIM on the specific drives they install on their computers (usually Toshiba or Samsung). Because the TRIM command is so specific to each drive this is the best way of using TRIM, but it does put the 3rd-party solution of SSD drives, including the much larger market of 2.5" SSD's in pre-Retina MacBook Pro's, in a tricky situation.Some drives also seem to work better without TRIM enabled, particularly Samsung EVO drives, but for everyone claiming TRIM is critical you'll find another 'expert' saying it isn't and that TRIM can actually slow a drive down over time.Thankfully Apple has allowed TRIM support back in with later versions of Yosemite and now El Capitan http://wp.me/ps4An-dOu, but I'd stress that you need to backup the SSD before enabling TRIM as Apple won't guarantee what will happen.
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29.12.2016

Readers of reviews of this product will want to know whether the disk really improves performance significantly, and whether it is easy to fit. In my experience, the answer is yes to both.Firstly, performance. Once this SSD was in use, I noticed a significant improvement to the overall performance of my 2012 MacBook Pro. Booting was much faster, as was application launching.Second, ease of fitting. The secret here is to look on Transcend's web site for the video demonstration of how to do the fitting. Although for some reason there is no audio commentary, the step by step overview (with captions) helps a lot in showing you what to do. If you are not familiar with this kind of DIY computer work,watch a couple of times first, and if possible have the video playing on another device when you are doing the work. (As there is no pause option on the Transcend site video, the identical video on YouTube is a better choice.)A couple more hints. (1) Be sure to keep the MacBook case screws in the correct order, as they are not all the same size. (2) A head torch (the kind you strap on) may be useful in directing extra light on the scene of operations.Finally, as other reviewers have noted, the SSD enclosure (which you put your old disk in) looks smart in its silver and black finish, and complements the look of a MacBook nicely.Highly recommended.
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9.12.2015

This is a terrific hardware product with everything you need in the box. It solved my problem of Apple's OS getting too big for the 60GB drive that came with the original MacBook Air 2012 and made a MacBook Air Upgrade unnecessary....not bad for the price of the Transcend JetDrive 520 240GB SSD.Where I dock a star is that my MacBook wouldn't restore to the JetDrive in the Apple's Disk Utility as shown in Transcend's how to video and documentation. Basically the operation failed and the error message wasn't helpful - "Could not recognise /dev/null as an image file" " Could not get source volume name"I did contract Transcend Customer Service by email who basically repeated the instructions inthe box/on the web but in fairness asked for screenshots to investigate further (I had put the error message in the email so not sure what more a screenshot would reveal)I solved myself by downloading Carbon Copy Cloner App and basically following the Transcend procedure but using this app rather thank Apples Disc Utility to make a copy of the Macintosh HD onto the formatted JetDrive. Might be worth Transcend putting that in their FAQs or even doing some work with the app provider.MacBook Air now running perfectly on new JetDrive
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19.5.2014

Like many, I’d assumed that I was stuck with the installed SSD in my MacBook Air. OK, 256GB isn’t too shabby, but I did have to keep my music and photos on an external drive. This 960GB SSD drive is redesigned to replace your installed memory - this would enable me to move more of my documents from my external drive, making my life a lot simpler, especially when out and about. Installation is pretty simple. Being picky, I’d say that the installation guide is a bit too simple - if you’re not used to opening up computers I can imagine it feels like you’re a bit unsupported. A quick trip to YouTube helps. It’s just a case of unscrewing the back of the Air, popping it open, unscrewing the memory and replacing it.(The supplied instructions take a different route as they assume you’ll clone the current drive but I wanted a clean install.) Close the case, reboot and reinstall OS X. It’s easy to do and works like a dream. A highly recommend way of getting more space on your MAcBook Air without too much hassle. The item and packaging are top quality - it feels like an Apple product.
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19.3.2016

I purchased the JetDrive 520 960 GB SSD upgrade for my MacBook Air (mid 2012 model). The installation process was straightforward, the instructions provided were sparse but perfectly adequate. One thing the instructions did not include was information on enabling third party SSD TRIM support, which is supported by El Capitan and is a desirable feature. This is accomplished via the OS X terminal by means of the trimforce command (sudo trimforce enable).One unforeseen consequence of the SSD upgrade was that my copy of MS Office 2011 stopped working and I was prompted to reactivate that product. My (legitimate) product key was rejected, which resulted in a load of hassle with Microsoft,which was eventually resolved after I convinced them that I wasn't trying to install Office onto another Mac.Apart from the MS Office annoyance, I've had no problems. My computer appears to run marginally faster, I have loads of extra space, and being able to reuse the old drive in the supplied case is a huge bonus too.
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16.1.2015

Could not be easier!All you have to do is attach the 960GB SSD to the supplied USB 3 connector and put it in the enclosure (don't both putting the screws on at this stage, just slip the clear plastic sleeve back over to hold the enclosure together). Reboot the Macbook with option key pressed and follow the supplied instructions to clone your internal SSD onto the 960GB one. Then power off your Mac, remove the power lead, unscrew the screws using the supplied screwdriver (make sure you know exactly which screw came from which hole. List off the back. Lift off the plastic cover covering the battery connection, then lift off the connector. (It's just above the third battery pack from the right).Unscrew the screw securing the internal SSD with the supplied screwdriver and replace it with the 960GB SSD. Replace the battery connector and the connection cover. Replace the back, reboot and hey presto! Your machine is exactly the same but has oodles more space!
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5.10.2014

This is an interesting one. I am far from a computer expert. However I do know what I like. My original 240 GB had gradually filled to the top over about an 18 month period. I could have spent time and sorted this all out. I did a google search and came across this little product. It looked pretty cool and a bit of fun too. The fact that I could kinda keep my 'old' computer on a separate device was very appealing as I had done this before with other laptops that I have owned. I didn't do the install myself. I asked a neighbour to help. He said it went well. However it did have a slight flaw as he had to re-download the 'Lion' OS that currently runs on my older Mac AIr.Does this run better is the question that you need the answer to. Yes yes yes. The reason for writing this is to tell you how pleased I am with this relatively simple and inexpensive upgrade. Well done Transcend this product is a little gem.
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2.2.2016

Thoroughly satisfied customer!!I think the product is fantastic, its what my 3 1/2 year old MBP with maxed out RAM but only 250GB SSD needed. Colossal 960 GB SSD and a fantastic USB 3 enclosure for my previous hard drive.Product quality and packaging is great, the enclosure is sturdy. New SSD is faster than apple proprietary samsung hard drive. The process of swapping drives physically is straight forward and well explained. The problem I faced on 2 occasions was the inability to clone the new hard drive. For some reason OSX El Capitan (Version 10.11.3) would not let me clone the drive and there was ambiguity of enabling trim.I used a software called SUPERDUPER ( not kidding)to clone my SSD and then performed the straight forward swap.SSD is not cheap, but I was willing to pay to max out my MBP internal storage capacity.Very happy indeed.
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1.2.2017

Overall feels like a quality product, with excellent packaging, and the aluminium UBS caddy is high quality and matched to my macbook air. The drive is now installed and working as it should be - HOWEVER, installation using the instructions did not go to plan. The instructions suggest using the Mac Drive utilities to clone the drive by "restoring" the existing drive to the Jetdrive. For me, and seemingly a number of others, this simply does not work, and the restore fails due to an "Input/Output Error". Although this seems a common error, Transcend have no published solutions. I followed some advice by using "Carbon Copy" to clone the drive, which worked first time. In the end, I'm happy,but would like the two hours I spend trying to follow the instructions back.
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7.7.2014

I have a late 2010 11" MacBook Air and have had to manage the limited SSD storage in the device. I came across this product and thought it was too good to be true! I read a few of the reviews and they all seemed reletively positive (few comments relating to the migration process, etc), and decided to purchase. I'm pleased I did, installation is simple, although I'd recommend you watch the video process prior to commencing, all-in-all it toke about 1.5 hours (most of this time is taken up during the Clone process, which the documentation states will take a few minutes). The kit has all of the required screwdriver and minimal instructions.Speed wise,my perception is that the machine seems faster on boot up and apps are loading faster.
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12.4.2015

I love this little thing - not only did it transform my MBPr (I was always smuggling files around to make room!) but the fact that it provides a housing for your old drive to become a super fast USB3 external is brilliant - copies huge files in the blink of an eye - installation was relatively stress free (all the tools are provided which is fantastic) the only slight gripe was the the fit of the new drive (which basically looks like a big RAM chip) was fairly tight which gave me a bit of a cold sweat as I was trying to get it into place. Definitely recommended.EDIT - should have said unlike others I've had no problems with Yosemite whatsoever - I haven't altered any of the setting as othersmay have.
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