the hippie wrote:
I would have planned to buy one today but will decide not to anymore.
Good for you!
I thought I mention this as thes people usually have security and privacy concerns.
1: SSD's/flash are not "scrubbable" like hard drives are.
2: One can't open the MBP-R to remove/replace the SSD for destruction. (Well they could remove it, but it makes the machine worthless.)
3: Best one can do is enable Filevault 2, but the password is required to repair the machine, for Customs and court orders, etc. Of course someone skilled can easily break the password.
The SSD is on a proprietary daughtercard, meaning it could be replaced by Apple, however no mention of a policy or procedure concerning a users private data and if the old SSD is given to the user for destruction or can be accessed via outside enclosure means.
All in all I would assume at this point the SSD is replaceable only if defective, then only by Apple.
You will have to be careful who you hand that MBP Retina machine down to later, as there is no way to ensure the data on it is destroyed.
Many people don't realize this, but data on SSD's and in closed devices (iPhones, iPads etc) are accessible with the right technology, even if it's encrypted.
How do I securely delete data from the machine?