Designed for your Mac Once again, OWC gives Mac users an upgrade path that offers phenomenal performance, functionality and reliability! Whether it's the basic 13" model that only offers a 128GB SSD or the 15" base model that only offers a 256GB SSD, installing an Aura Pro 6G SSD is the best enhancement for the MacBook Pro with Retina display. Just like other OWC updates, we include a free "how-to" video to make this DIY upgrade easy and convenient. More speed, more capacity for MacBook Pro OWC Aura Pro SSDs deliver a noticeable performance boost over factory SSDs for all MacBook Pros with Retina display models: - Increase capacity up to 16x compared to basic 13-inch models - Increase capacity up to 8x compared to basic 15-inch models - Get write speeds of up to 500MB/s, 26% faster than the 15-inch basic models - Get write speeds of up to 500MB/s, 26% faster than the factory original factory factory - Get Read speed up to 530MB/s, 8.6% faster than the original factory Best for design OWC has redesigned its third generation of OWC Aura Pro 6G SSD with premium 3D NAND Flash and the latest controller technology to operate at lower temperatures and consume less power, resulting in improved battery life for your MacBook Pro. The SSDs are designed to be the best for Mac, undergoing a rigorous multi-step lab testing process to deliver absolute reliability at peak performance for a long time in the future. - SLC caching algorithm accelerates burst performance - Global wear leveling algorithm automatically distributes data evenly and manages schedule/delete counting, maximizing SSD life - Data update technology ensures data integrity, gradually updating data on the SSD over time - ECC protection combines hard decoding and soft LDPC with An advanced algorithm for detecting and correcting errors along the entire SSD data path - Advanced security protocols support full AES 128/256-bit encryption Everything you need, ready to install - Reuse the factory SSD through the mesiEnvoy as an external storage solution. - Take your data with you — Small enough to keep in your pocket or laptop case! - Easily add additional laptop storage without the need for an AC adapter. Ultra-portable bus-powered external storage solution designed to complement the MacBook Pro with Retina display - Envoy Pro combines elegance and functionality in a stylish, portable external storage solution that complements the design and finish of the MacBook® Pro with Retina display. Its anodized aluminum body protects the drive and data, while its minimal size allows it to easily store in coat pockets, backpacks or briefcases. The USB 3.0 interface offers fast transfer speeds of up to 500MB/s and Envoy Pro requires no AC power. Compatible with Mac: MacBook Pro (Retina, 13 inch, Early 2013) Core i5 2.6GHz and Core i7 3.0GHz MacBook Pro (Retina, 15 inch, Early 2013) Core i7 2.4GHz 2.7GHz and 2.8GHz MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012) Core i7 55 from 2,5GHz and Core i7 2.9GHz MacBook Pro (Retina, 15 inch, Mid 2012) Core i7 2.3GHz 2.6GHz 2.7GHz
