“So does this model come with a solid state hard drive or tradition HDD? I'm seeing conflicting information.”
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It uses both SSD and traditional HDD components, in a very clever way. The SSD and HHD components appear as a single large hard drive. Apple's website says it uses the Fusion hard drive. Fusion drives keeps track of which files you use the most, including operating system files, your favorite apps, even documents and songs. The frequently-used files are moved to SSD, but you won't be aware of it. They'll just run faster. If you stop using a file, or use others more often, the old file will be moved back to the HDD, and the newer/more used files placed on SSD. It's nice because you get SSD speed for the things you do the most, but a full terabyte of storage for pictures, movies and all your other stuff that is accessed less frequently.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This model does NOT have a solid state drive. It is a traditional 1TB, 5400 rpm Serial ATA Drive. If you order direct from Apple, you can upgrade to a fusion drive (a combined traditional and SSD drive) for $100. Alternatively, a fusion hard drive is standard on the 21.5 inch iMac that is a step up from this model (the one that has a regular price of $1499) as well as all 27 inch models. However, it is NOT standard on this model.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The $1299 version comes with a HDD, the other more expensive model comes with a Fusion Drive. All that means is it is a standard HDD that also has a small amount of solid state space as well (24 gigs I believe). What I chose to do was purchase a external SSD (these things are tiny) and I just reinstalled Mac OS onto the SSD and I just use the internal HDD as storage. Works for me, you get the best of both worlds without paying the Apple tax for a model that has a built in SSD.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This model has a 1TB, 5400 rpm hard drive. It does not have an SSD. I bought mine in August of this year.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This does not included a SSD.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It's a traditional, spinning drive.
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