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by lukifer 5361 days ago
Thanks for the info! One thing you should know: on all the Air models except for the first-gen, the SSD chips are part of the logic board, and therefore unable to be upgraded. As a user of OWC SSDs myself, this is a damn shame.
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Fortunately, your info is incorrect.

The RAM is soldered on board. The SSD is a SIMM-like module, which can be upgraded by the user.

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/SSD/OWC/Aura_Pro_Express

I'm still not sure if I'd do it for 256GB vs. 240GB or 480GB, but maybe, and the cost savings vs. Apple might make it worthwhile. Speed could be a plus too.

I didn't realize that. Very cool. :)