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MacBook SD Card

Hello all,

I was wondering if someone might be lovely enough to help with a quick question? I've ordered a MacBook Pro 13", 2015, 128GB. I was hoping to add a small-ish SD card, 64GB should do the trick. On the Apple website, to check what type of SD card should work, it says : 'The SD card slot can use cards that are Standard SD (Secure Digital) 4 MB to 2 GB, SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) 4 GB to 32 GB, and SDXC (Secure Digital Extended Capacity) 4G B to 2 TB.'.

I've come across this SanDisk Ultra SDXC 64GB from Argos - is anyone able to confirm whether this will be suitable?

http://www.argos.co.uk/beta/static/Product/partNumber/3438947.htm

Thanking you kindly! :)
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  • Fightsback
    Fightsback Posts: 2,504 Forumite
    edited 25 January 2016 at 11:01AM
    Yes it should be fine but do bear in mind SD cards should not be considered permanent storage or a replacement for an SSD or HDD. Make sure you keep a back up of what's on the SD card if it's important.

    NB updated version of that card from Amazon which has twice (80MB/s vs 40 MB/s) the transfer rate but the same price:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Ultra-Memory-Newest-Version/dp/B0143IIP4W/ref=dp_ob_title_ce
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  • cazkins
    cazkins Posts: 333 Forumite
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    Thanks Fightsback, that's much appreciated! It does sound like it needs to be an SDXC, so thanks for spotting the faster version on Amazon for me. Thanks again! =]
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  • Dandytf
    Dandytf Posts: 4,984 Forumite
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    Hi

    Not sure which card you need, though I was delighted when the card from tom tom satnav in my 2011 clio works in my macbook :)
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  • B_G_B
    B_G_B Posts: 502 Forumite
    Should be fine with any/all of cards already mentioned. Be aware though that the card will not sit flush when inserted. If it’s going to be a permanent fixture you may be better off with a micro SD shoved in a mini drive or similar. Slightly dearer solution and slower, but a very neat solution. I use a Sandisk 64GB micro SDXC as part or my Time machine backup. Works well.
  • cazkins
    cazkins Posts: 333 Forumite
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    Thanks B_G_B, will keep that in mind and take a look at a Micro SD with adapter to see what may work better. Should only need to be temporary, as and when needed, so I'll pick the cheapest option first I think. Thanks very much for your reply! :)
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