I'm lookin at getting a new MacBook and was looking for help deciding what I should pick. First off what is the difference between a hard drive, SSD, and flash storage? I know SSD are better than hard drives but I've never heard of flash storage. Also, is there supposed to be a 2016 model released in August/September? And if so should I wait for that to be released?

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Posted by Pettifogger

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Posted on 7/10/16 at 9:49 am to LSShoe1030

As I understand it flash storage is a broader term but you can expect similar performance.

I have a Macbook (12 inch) if you're looking at those.

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Posted by TigerGman

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Posted on 7/10/16 at 9:57 am to LSShoe1030

Flash is a combination drive. All your most used files are put on the smaller SSD drive portion and the remainder that aren't accessed that often on the regular and bigger hard drive part.

It's very fast and effective.

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Posted by Bham4Tide

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Posted on 7/11/16 at 9:01 pm to LSShoe1030

My applecare just expired . . . and I just saw this thread.

shite on a stick! It's coming now . . .

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Posted by MSTiger33

Member since Oct 2007

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Posted on 7/12/16 at 1:20 pm to LSShoe1030

How old is your current macbook? I changed the HD to an SSD and increased the RAM in my 2008 macbook pro. The thing flies now.

Much cheaper to replace the HD and RAM. It took me maybe 15 minutes to change everything and I have as much tech skill as a monkey with a screwdriver.

ETA: SSD

RAM

This post was edited on 7/12/16 at 1:29 pm

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Posted by McLemore

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Posted on 7/12/16 at 3:30 pm to LSShoe1030

BestBuy has the latest 13.3 Air for $850 right now. $150 off.

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