Transcend Solid State Drive for Mac

Max It Out

JetDrive™ 500/520/720
Transcend's SSD upgrade kits for the MacBook Air® and MacBook Pro® with Retina® display.

The Best SSD Upgrade Kit

Introducing our new JetDrive SSD upgrade kits for the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Retina display. Complete with tools, instructions, and a slick aluminum USB 3.0 enclosure to reuse your original SSD, Transcend's JetDrive SSD upgrade kits allow you to both increase your storage space and boost the performance of your Mac®. Transcend's JetDrive SSDs are also backed by an industry-leading five-year warranty.

It's a Piece of Cake

Learn how to install a JetDrive SSD in your Mac. Get started now!

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Overview

Running Out of Storage Space?

Stop shuffling around your files and fretting about storage space. Transcend's JetDrive SSD upgrade kits offer up to 960GB of storage capacity. Upgrading your Mac to a JetDrive SSD ensures you'll have plenty of space for all your favorite music, videos, and photos.

Supercharge Your Mac

With file transfer performance* that far exceeds stock SSDs, JetDrive SSDs provide both speed and stability. Whether you're browsing the Internet, gaming, or running multiple applications simultaneously, JetDrive SSDs deliver the performance you need.

One Kit, Two Benefits

Transcend's JetDrive SSD upgrade kits come with a beautifully designed USB 3.0 enclosure crafted out of solid aluminum, allowing you to repurpose the original SSD. Use it for Time Machine® backups, Aperture® libraries, or anything in-between.

Sleek, Solid, Pocketable

Its clean, simple lines and solid aluminum construction make the included enclosure a perfect companion to your Mac. With a thickness of 0.4" (1.08cm) and a weight of 2.1oz (60g), transporting your data becomes a breeze.

Take Control with JetDrive Toolbox

Exclusively developed by Transcend for JetDrive SSDs, JetDrive Toolbox monitoring software leverages S.M.A.R.T. technology to analyze its health status. Additionally, it can enable TRIM support for your JetDrive in OS X®, maintaining optimum write speeds and maximizing the lifetime of your SSD.

Everything You Need

The package includes all the tools you need:

MacBook-compliant SSD
Enclosure Case with USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter
Screwdrivers (T5 & P5)
Screws for Enclosure Case x 3
USB Cable
Rubber Feet
Travel Pouch
Quick Installation Guide & Warranty Card

Match It Up

Find the right model for your Mac below.

Model		Mac Identifier	JetDrive Model
MacBook Air 11" & 13"	Late 2010 Mid 2011	MacBook Air 3.1 / 3.2 / 4.1 / 4.2 *480/960G JDM500 does not support 3,1	JetDrive 500 (240GB / 480GB / 960GB)2
MacBook Air 11" & 13"	Mid 2012	MacBook Air 5,1 / 5,2	JetDrive 520 (240GB / 480GB / 960GB)
MacBook Pro (Retina®) 13"	Late 2012 Early 2013	MacBook Pro 10,2	JetDrive 720 (240GB / 480GB / 960GB)

Specifications

SSD
Interface	SATA III 6Gbps
Capacity	240GB/480GB/960GB
Flash Type	Synchronous MLC
Operating Temperature	32 - 158°F (0 - 70°C)
Warranty	Five-year (Warranty applies to JetDrive SSDs that have a JetDrive Toolbox wear-out indicator reading of greater than 0%)
Enclosure Case
External Dimensions	4.4 x 1.5 x 0.4" (110.9 x 37.2 x 10.8mm)
Weight	2.3oz (65g)
Operating Temperature	32 - 158°F (0 - 70°C)
LED Indicator	Power, Data Transfer, USB 2.0/3.0
Connection Bandwidth	USB 3.0: Up to 5Gbps USB 2.0: Up to 480Mbps
Power Supply	5VDC from USB 2.0 / 3.0 ports
Warranty	2-Year

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