Both the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Retina Display are SSD-only, and the same will be true for the coming Mac Pro. The iMac is an unusual member of Apple’s Mac lineup in that it is one of the only systems to ship with a HDD by default.
However, shooting for bearable is aiming too low in my opinion. OS X continues to do a great job caching frequently used data in main memory, something the iMac has plenty of in its default 8GB configuration, so the HDD-only option does quickly become bearable. It’s been quite a while since I’ve forced myself to use a system with only a HDD, and going back to one now just reaffirms what I’ve been thinking for a while: HDD-only systems have been killing the PC industry for a while now. If speed isn't so important, then you could use external USB drives instead.By default all of the iMacs come with a 2.5" or 3.5” (21.5/27" iMac) mechanical hard drive. If I was you I would seriously consider keeping your current drive and using an external Thunderbolt enclosure to increase your storage capacity. I would also check out Amazon as well for particular models once you know what you're after, as you'd probably find you can buy cheaper from there. Being reputable means they're only going to sell something that works and they'll stand behind the product they sell, regardless of the brand. For example, the following are some well-regarded sites:īy buying from a reputable store you'll be sure to get an SSD fit for purpose, regardless of manufacturer.
If so, I suggest you purchase your SSD from a reputable retailer. I would check out the following instructions provided by Apple to determine your happy to proceed. If you're wanting to replace the internal drives your options will be limited. These particular Mac Pros use an Apple designed PCIe 2.0 x4 interface.
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