{"id":16752,"date":"2013-02-27T08:03:50","date_gmt":"2013-02-27T14:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=16752"},"modified":"2014-05-22T13:26:22","modified_gmt":"2014-05-22T18:26:22","slug":"double-your-mac-mini-macbook-or-macbook-pros-capacity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/16752-double-your-mac-mini-macbook-or-macbook-pros-capacity\/","title":{"rendered":"Double your Mac mini, MacBook, or MacBook Pro\u2019s Capacity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-16774\" title=\"datadoubler_gall3\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/datadoubler_gall3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/datadoubler_gall3.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/datadoubler_gall3-159x120.jpg 159w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/datadoubler_gall3-284x214.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/datadoubler_gall3-190x143.jpg 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>At Other World Computing, it\u2019s our pleasure to provide you with regular tips, how-to\u2019s, and insights so you can get the most from your technology.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, a misconception exists that upgrading is hard or can\u2019t be done at all. We\u2019re here to dispel those notions by explaining how you can add a second hard drive or SSD to a MacBook, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini.<\/p>\n<p>With the exception of special configurations, Mac mini, MacBook, and MacBook Pro computers have shipped with a single hard drive for the past four years. Currently, you can replace the factory drive with a new, larger hard drive up to 1.0TB. Or, you can add SSD performance with capacities up to 960GB. By watching <a href=\"http:\/\/macsales.com\/installvideos\">our acclaimed how-to videos<\/a>\u00a0you\u2019ll have the confidence to \u201cDIY\u201d it.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Want to add a second drive to a 2011-2012 Mac mini? The capability is there waiting\u2026all you need is a drive and OWC\u2019s custom cable and mounting kit to infuse your mini with massive potential.<\/p>\n<p>MacBook and MacBook Pro models from late 2008 through the latest 2012 model owners\u2014you can add a second hard drive or SSD by giving up your optical drive. And, if you still sometimes need that optical drive, it&#8217;s easily turned into an external!<\/p>\n<p>Honestly, having the benefit of additional drive capacity and\/or performance is far less complicated than you&#8217;d imagine. We don&#8217;t just say that,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/macsales.com\/dd\">see for yourself<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Having a second drive adds a new level of flexibility and capability. Store more, have a built-in Time Machine volume, use Disk Utility for RAID, and more. The potential has always been there; OWC is here to help you take advantage of it with a complete package of product, service, and support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Other World Computing, it\u2019s our pleasure to provide you with regular tips, how-to\u2019s, and insights so you can get the most from your technology. Unfortunately, a misconception exists that upgrading is hard or can\u2019t be done at all. 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