![]() ![]() That way if the computer fails to function for some reason, you can attach your data to another. My personal opinion is to use internal memory for apps, and put all data on an external. If you can get by with 1 or 2 TB, you can purchase your M1 with internal memory. I'd start at 1-2TB internal and then add external bulk storage. The smaller SSDs are typically slower and NAND lifetime is proportional to capacity. You are buying a mini for space savings, but then you pay in other ways. But, again, most of them don't, and even adding ram to an iMac Pro is beyond what most can do on their own. If the Mac model you're buying allows you to add internal drives, then by all means, do that, if it's not too difficult. Sometimes it's better to buy the box from them and the drives elsewhere but it's very easy to install drives if you have a Phillips #2 screwdriver. I've been using USB and Thunderbolt external cases from Other World Computing () for years. I think you'll find half a terabyte a little on the restrictive side over time, but there's no issue at all adding external drives, external arrays or any other peripherals. Many Mac models do not allow you to swap out internal drives while some do. ![]() Is their a preferred SSD brand for Mac? Any other concerns? ![]() Does it make sense to get the internal 512 drive and add an external SSD or should I add SSD internally? Will 512 be enough for the future? I don’t use many software packages. I will be transitioning from a pc to a Mac M1. ![]()
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