Migrating from a macbook pro to a hp spectre x360 and wondered if I can install my 1tb ssd drive

[NH27]

Considereing Migrating from a macbook pro mid 2012 OS Catalina to a HP spectre x360 and wondered if I can install my 1tb ssd drive.

[Huffer]

Obviously you would need to format (wipe) the Mac formatted disk to work in a PC but a 2.5 inch SATA SSD would swap over and work in the PC as long as it has a 2.5 inch bay. Many current model laptop use only an M.2 SSD (aka "gumstick" form factor). Macs may also use an M.2 SSD but in many cases Mac uses a proprietary M.2 disk interface that is not compatible with PCs. 

The answer could be more precise if you gave us specific model numbers of the 2 machines, but if it is a 13 inch MacBook Pro from 2012 the only drive that could be in it is a 2.5 inch SATA disk. The real issue is the exact Spectre x360 you have your eye on. 

[NH27]

Thanks Huffer

Yes, the current drive in the macbook is a 2.5 SSD & the one in the specs for the Spectre x360 is a M.2 *** SSD.  I'm begining to see that there are many variants in terms of actual model nos but I guess there should be some generic similarities.  I wonder how long they have been making the Spectre x360?

I want to use it for usual business stuff like emails, internet, flowcharts, excel, MS Project or similar, but want to delve into the world of music production , sketchup & adobe illustrator.  I could stick with Mac & just get a more recent one that'll be supported for a few years but I like the touch screen etc.  As such, My basic requirements are 16gb ram, 1 TB [spectre statdard is 512gb], >2.2 GHZ & plenty of ports with out having to walk around with extra stuff like a dock & cables.  Alas, the world of laptops seem to be moving towards the latter.

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

Spectre X360 is a category of laptops not a specific model. Not real sure what you are asking here. Are you looking for a puchase recommendation? Apple makes some fine products. So does HP, at a somewhat lower price point. 

https://www.hp.com/gb-en/shop/product.aspx?id=6P124EA&opt=ABU&sel=NTB#detailedSpecs

You also want to think about the screen size you need: Spectre X360 comes in 13-16 inch. Do you need dedicated graphics (you may for video production). Don't focus on the clock speed of the CPU. That is not entirely the issue with the relative power of the processor. And you want an NVME M.2 SSD not a 2.5 inch SATA SSD. You might be able to port over your 2.5 inch disk from the Mac but you would likely need additional aftermarket mounting hardware to install it. 

[NH27]

Thanks Huffer.

I also hear lots of reports about HP's Bloat ware.  What can be done about that?

Regards

[Huffer]

Its not as bad as it used to be and quite a bit of the preinstalled apps are actually helpful system tools like HP Support Assistant. You can easily delete trial software and have a pretty clean install. When I get a new laptop I usually do a fresh clean OS install from a bootable USB disk made from the Media Creation Tool site. Free and no Key Code needed. The license is embedded in the BIOS. However, my way is a bit of overkill. 

[TzortzisG]

I think that this is what most of us do, especially with the Business notebooks. Just like Huffer EXPERT Level 18 suggested, a Windows clean install, and then go to the support page for drivers and software we REALLY want. Mass uninstalling unwanted software is, imho, the second best solution -but of course much easier....