14 DAY TRIAL // If your MacBook Air is still doing its job flawlessly but needs an extra few gigs of storage (more like an extra hundred), Transcend is happy to oblige with its all-new JetDrive upgrade kits that go up to almost 1TB, all Flash, all user-replaceable.
That’s right. Offering solid-state drives ranging from 240GB to 960GB, Transcend has what can be considered the best SSD storage upgrade kits available for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro owners looking to expand their storage capacity.
“Introducing our new JetDrive SSD upgrade kits for the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Retina display. Complete with tools, instructions, and a slick aluminum USB 3.0 enclosure to reuse your original SSD, Transcend’s JetDrive SSD upgrade kits allow you to both increase your storage space and boost the performance of your Mac. Transcend’s JetDrive SSDs are also backed by an industry-leading 5-year warranty,” reads the official announcement.
For as little as $189.99 (€137), you can have as much as 300GB of storage on your MacBook Air by replacing your original SSD module with the 240GB module from Transcend, then using your original SSD as a portable drive by installing it in the sleek aluminum case that ships in the box.
“Transcend’s JetDrive SSD upgrade kits come with a beautifully designed USB 3.0 enclosure crafted out of solid aluminum, allowing you to repurpose the original SSD. Use it for Time Machine backups, Aperture libraries, or anything in-between.”
The do-it-yourself kit is extremely easy to install, and everything you need comes inside the package. The embedded video (below) explains the entire procedure in two minutes flat. It’s a breeze!
“Stop shuffling around your files and fretting about storage space. Transcend’s JetDrive SSD upgrade kits offer up to 960GB of storage capacity. Upgrading your Mac to a JetDrive SSD ensures you’ll have plenty of space for all your favorite music, videos, and photos,” adds Transcend.
Obviously, you’ll need to shell out considerably more cash for the 960GB high-end kit.
The kits come with the JetDrive Toolbox monitoring software, which uses S.M.A.R.T. technology to analyze the health status of the drive and enable TRIM support for maintaining optimum write speeds.
In the box: MacBook-compliant SSD, enclosure Case with USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter, screwdrivers (T5 & P5), screws for Enclosure Case x3, USB Cable, rubber feet (to keep the external drive from sliding off your desk), a neat travel pouch, quick installation guide & warranty card. Over at transcend-info.com, you can find the right upgrade kit for your particular MacBook model.
