Will this work thru USB 2.0 ? I have a MacBook Pro and it only has two USB 2.0 plugs, no 3.0.
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Yes it will work with USB 2.0 plugs. I used this on my pc desktop 2.0 USB plugs and it works fine.
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It works on my sons computer, but if you need power for it the power supply is supplied with it.
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I actually own both types of USB's shown in the picture and both of them work without any issues. I run a Mac OSX Version 10.8.5.
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yes, I have a 2009 MacBook Pro with only USB 2.0 and it works just fine. I cannot wait to upgrade my laptop and see how much faster the thunderbolt is.
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Should work just fine with all Mac OS 10 versions. I'm running 10.8 on a MacBook Pro but it's a standard protocol. Note that for a MacBook Pro you won't be able to plug both USB cables (one for data, one for power) without a usb extension cord because the MacBook only has one port on each side, too far apart for the caple supplied to stretch. However, it will read DVDs OK with only one usb connection - I think it only requires the extra power when it's writing.
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I use mine on a Macbook pro. I have 3 USB ports. It does't matter which of the two goes into which port... as long as it's in a USB port. I don't know if it matters, I have a habit of putting in the power one in first.
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You should probably find out if you have a USB 3.0 port on your machine or plan on getting a docking station in case your Macbook doesn't recognize this external drive.Personally, I have it working on a Toshiba laptop using W8.1 without any problems (read/write DVD single and dual layers + read/write Blu Rays) however it needs at least two USB ports to get enough power to function (I'm using 1 usb 3.0 port and 1 usb 2.0 port) so make sure you have enough available ports to power this.
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I have USB3 hub plugged into mine, and it works great. Then again, the USB ports on my MBP work also.
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It will work with USB 2.0, just considerably slower. In my very informal testing it was about 1/3 as fast when plugged into a USB 2.0 port than when using a USB 3.0 port.
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well the one end is reg sized usb plug ok.&other; end is very flat thin usb plug.this end goes into the Hdd in the back.u may have ordered it by now i assume?it will plug into your macbook pro,as i too have a pro-book.my go flex works great-no probs at all i luv it!hope this helps ik I'm late srry
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Yes. USB 2.0 devices work in USB 3.0 ports - they just aren't making full use of the fast transfer rate.
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As long as the usb3 plug which works on my Windows Laptop is the same on MACs/ Apple---which I think it is--you should have no problems.You can always have Amazon send you a return # for shipping back to them if you are not happy. Know its only for usb3. USB2 plugs will fit into USB 3 hub--not the other way around. USB3 is a bit more temperamental. I thought something was wrong when it said surge in hub twice----I realized if I unplugged everything and then put it back together--one plug at a time---it corrects/ resets itself. This is great because it stops your 'puter' from taking the surge hit. I bought this because a surge blew my USB2 hub when putting USB3 things into it. Hope this helps As long as the usb3 plug which works on my Windows Laptop is the same on MACs/ Apple---which I think it is--you should have no problems.You can always have Amazon send you a return # for shipping back to them if you are not happy. Know its only for usb3. USB2 plugs will fit into USB 3 hub--not the other way around. USB3 is a bit more temperamental. I thought something was wrong when it said surge in hub twice----I realized if I unplugged everything and then put it back together--one plug at a time---it corrects/ resets itself. This is great because it stops your 'puter' from taking... » Read More As long as the usb3 plug which works on my Windows Laptop is the same on MACs/ Apple---which I think it is--you should have no problems.You can always have Amazon send you a return # for shipping back to them if you are not happy. Know its only for usb3. USB2 plugs will fit into USB 3 hub--not the other way around. USB3 is a bit more temperamental. I thought something was wrong when it said surge in hub twice----I realized if I unplugged everything and then put it back together--one plug at a time---it corrects/ resets itself. This is great because it stops your 'puter' from taking the surge hit. I bought this because a surge blew my USB2 hub when putting USB3 things into it. Hope this helps « Show Less
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This is USB 2.It will work with USB 3.0. I do not see any improvement in performance.
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Worked with my 2012 MacBook pro. The caveat is that I had to use the included PS/2 -> USB adapter, whereas other adapters didn't work.
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USB 3.0 interfaces "should" work with USB 2.0 devices. Best to check with http://support.apple.com/
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USB 3.0 is backwards compatible with 2.0 so in theory it should still work. I can't speak from experience though so I'm not 100% sure it will work.
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It works on my Compaq USB 2.0 speed, but I have no direct knowledge about its compatibility with Macs. I don't see why not, though. Try it, and if it does not work, send it back. Or better yet, just contact the manufacturer before buying it. Wish I could give you a better answer.
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USB 3.0 is backward compatible with USB 2.0, so if this is the question it will work. I bought the firewire 800 adapter which is pictured it works on my 2011 mackbook pro 17 and if you have a firewire 800 slot it should work for you. Firewire 800 doubles the rate of speed from firewire 400. which is a tad slower thn usb 2.0. I hope this helps.