{"id":38719,"date":"2016-11-16T12:00:47","date_gmt":"2016-11-16T18:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=38719"},"modified":"2021-04-29T10:07:21","modified_gmt":"2021-04-29T15:07:21","slug":"commentary-soldered-ssd-in-touch-bar-macbook-pro-brings-potential-issues-disappointment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/38719-commentary-soldered-ssd-in-touch-bar-macbook-pro-brings-potential-issues-disappointment\/","title":{"rendered":"Commentary: Soldered SSD in Touch Bar MBP Brings Potential Issues, Disappointment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15n-mbp-2016-toubchbar-unbox-inside-23.jpg\" alt=\"15n-mbp-2016-toubchbar-unbox-inside-23\" class=\"wp-image-38882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15n-mbp-2016-toubchbar-unbox-inside-23.jpg 950w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15n-mbp-2016-toubchbar-unbox-inside-23-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15n-mbp-2016-toubchbar-unbox-inside-23-284x213.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15n-mbp-2016-toubchbar-unbox-inside-23-190x143.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15n-mbp-2016-toubchbar-unbox-inside-23-160x120@2x.jpg 320w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15n-mbp-2016-toubchbar-unbox-inside-23-284x213@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15n-mbp-2016-toubchbar-unbox-inside-23-190x143@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Late last month, we discovered that the SSD module in the \u201centry-level\u201d Late 2016 13\u201d MacBook Pro <i>without<\/i> the Touch Bar <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/38440-ssd-in-late-2016-entry-level-macbook-pro-removable\">is removable<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve been able to get our hands on the new MacBook Pro <i>with<\/i> a Touch Bar for a teardown, we can officially verify the reports that other great Mac enthusiasts have already determined \u2013 the Solid State Drive is soldered to the motherboard of these models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it appears that the only real reason to have the bottom removable at all is likely so Apple can replace the battery easily. Other than that, they could seal the entire unit much like an iPad or iPhone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re actually not very surprised by the news, but if the Touch Bar models had an upgradeable SSD card it increases the likelihood of future upgrades. And while we don\u2019t exist solely to upgrade the internals of a Mac, it\u2019s certainly fun to help the Mac community with those upgrades. There is massive power and incredible speed coming out of those USB-C\/Thunderbolt 3 ports, and plenty of external drives and docks can help expand the capabilities of these latest MacBook Pros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"footnote\"><strong>Related commentary:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a title=\"Commentary: Apple Should Renew Focus on Mac Users, Pros\" href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/36741-apple-should-renew-focus-on-mac-users-pros\" rel=\"bookmark\">Apple Should Renew Focus on Mac Users, Pros<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, we officially recommend that users buy the maximum amount of memory for the latest MacBook Pro models. We also highly recommend determining what your needs are and equipping your MacBook Pro with a drive capacity that will give you enough room to do what you need to do. The sweet spot size for many years was 512GB but that has shifted to 1TB. So getting at least one of those two options is again, highly recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-disappointment-for-the-user-experience\"><strong>Disappointment for the User Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Where some disappointment lies is actually for the user. We consider ourselves among these users, but we also know our customers and their needs, and the soldered SSD does present some issues for them in regards to drive management and drive failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"481\" height=\"121\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/quote.png\" alt=\"quote\" class=\"wp-image-38885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/quote.png 481w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/quote-284x71.png 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/quote-190x48.png 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/quote-190x48@2x.png 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-drive-failure\"><strong>Drive Failure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the drive physically on the motherboard, if it should fail and you\u2019re beyond the warranty\/AppleCare period, any repair would likely cost as much as a new machine, or be very, very expensive. If a drive were to fail on the second year of usage, telling the customer they need to buy a new computer would leave a bad taste in anyone\u2019s mouth \u2013 especially if that computer was a $3,000 15-inch MacBook Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-machine-migration\"><strong>Machine Migration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the previous generation, if something went wrong with the computer or you were migrating to a new machine, you could simply take the drive out and put it in a new Mac. Regular users may not do this very often, but IT staff members regularly do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-data-security\"><strong>Data Security<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Removing and physically shredding a drive for security reasons is common practice. With the drive attached to the computer motherboard, the choice would need to be made to shred the computer or find an alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expense\"><strong>Expense<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple computers really hold their value on the used market, so even if they\u2019re more expensive up front, people can usually recoup some of their investment when they sell the machine after two to four years of use. With the non-replaceable drives, the life of the drive may indeed lessen expected lifespan of the Mac. Mac enthusiasts really keep their Macs for 4-6 years and beyond, as long as they support the latest macOS version. Macs have generally been built to last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flash-ssd-price-drops\"><strong>Flash\/SSD Price Drops<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The prices for flash\/SSD is likely to get more affordable over the years, so in three years, people may not want a 256GB equipped Mac at all, thus reducing the usefulness and future used market price for the Mac you buy today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-memory\"><strong>Memory<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, we\u2019d love to see Apple provide the option for 32GB of memory or more, as there are pro users who would sacrifice battery life for more memory. Future 32GB and 64GB options are something we would look forward to Apple offering, as pro users who would use these for desktop usage more than mobile would greatly benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, these new MacBook Pro models are super fast, with their display connectivity options rivaling that of even the Mac Pro. 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And be sure to check out more of our USB-C gear (<a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/item\/OWC\/TCCADPU3\/\">including USB Type-A to Type-C adapters<\/a>) at:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/search\/usb-c\">eshop.macsales.com\/search\/usb-c<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/\">Rocket Yard<\/a>&nbsp;for more Apple news and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/category\/tech-tips\">Tech Tips<\/a>&nbsp;and visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.macsales.com\/\">MacSales.com<\/a>&nbsp;for the best upgrades for your Mac.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Late last month, we discovered that the SSD module in the \u201centry-level\u201d Late 2016 13\u201d MacBook Pro without the Touch Bar is removable. 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