I have this device and is works GREAT&hellip;. But, if I do not unplug it from the USB port my Macbook Air will crash on start up. Solution? TY
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Hi Howard, thank you for contacting us. BearExtender engineering has already been assigned to your case and has been working with you by email since yesterday. A replacement BearExtender Turbo has already been shipped to you by expedited mail free of charge. We will continue to work with you by email. Thank you for calling us originally about the issue and for your helpful replies. Jen BearExtender support@bearextender.com 1-800-348-5146 US Customer Care
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Hi, It might be a bad on or maybe a cable? My works perfectly with my airbook. Send it back, some of these type connectors I've bought on Amazon weren't good- and I did get a FULL refund & one that worked!
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I just ordered a sister model (AWUS036NHV) on for my Macbook Air with Yosemite 10.10.2. Downloaded drivers from Alpha site...Works fine... but not until I tried 5 different USB Cables (including the one included with the unit), and it finally kicked in with a short super heavy-duty USB cable from my Garmin. Maybe the USBports on my macbook Air don't provide enough power? But it is working now and doing a nice job.Would like to use a long cable to place the unit closer to the window... gonna check into usinga powered usb hub with a longer cable. Anyone have any experience with using a powered hubwith this unit? I just ordered a sister model (AWUS036NHV) on for my Macbook Air with Yosemite 10.10.2. Downloaded drivers from Alpha site...Works fine... but not until I tried 5 different USB Cables (including the one included with the unit), and it finally kicked in with a short super heavy-duty USB cable from my Garmin. Maybe the USBports on my macbook Air don't provide enough power? But it is working now and doing a nice job.Would like to use a long cable to place the unit closer to the window... gonna check into usinga powered usb hub with a longer cable. Anyone have any... » Read More I just ordered a sister model (AWUS036NHV) on for my Macbook Air with Yosemite 10.10.2. Downloaded drivers from Alpha site...Works fine... but not until I tried 5 different USB Cables (including the one included with the unit), and it finally kicked in with a short super heavy-duty USB cable from my Garmin. Maybe the USBports on my macbook Air don't provide enough power? But it is working now and doing a nice job.Would like to use a long cable to place the unit closer to the window... gonna check into usinga powered usb hub with a longer cable. Anyone have any experience with using a powered hubwith this unit? « Show Less
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i used it on my mac, but it won't shut down, so i get an error when i disconnect. am looking for a way to fix that now.
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Yes, I have a new MacBook air and use this external USB drive and it works very well.
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I had it work with my mac for about 1 hour... and now it doesn't work at all... Honestly I would avoid for mac.. even when it did work my mac claimed it couldn't recognize the device.. I think it just may be broken... not happy at all with the purchase.. hope that helps...
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I use it with both my iMac and MacBook Air (both bought this year). Had to download the driver software but no issues.
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I am using it with Mac , it works well. However , many times I have to pull the USB plug out and back inn for it to reconnect
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I got one but can't access it on my Mac. I know the Mac can "see" it sitting on the USB port, but it doesn't mount it as a volume or do anything else which would let me access its files. Looking for a workaround.
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I have a MacBook pro 2010 and I get freezes during start up unless I unplug and replug after booting up. There were so many other types of problems I ended up returning the HD.
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I have a MacBook Air with the most up to date software and mine works perfectly. I took a chance on this display screen and I'm glad I did. Never had any problems. Also you will need a converter for the screen to plug into your laptop. My converter is a DVI to mini display port covertor which I got at radio shack because I couldn't find one at any other store where I live.
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Yes.I forgot about connecting a USB optical drive. Perfect.I like Android tablets but I think I'd rather spend about $300 more and get this. Its not like I'm going to replace this soon. New Macbook Air is C2D chip. In that sense I think this is a pretty sweet deal. Any case lets wait for some reviews.
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Hi. This is a USB device. Search in Google to see if there is any software that runs on MAC. This specific unit came with a software for Windows/PC version. Thanks Janio
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I haven't had a problem with it. I plugged the USB into my MAC for the power source, and attached a flash drive to the other connector and then pressed the buttons as described in the instructions that came with it. It worked fine. I also worked out how to create spaces in between tracks. All I can suggest is make sure the flash drive is connected and you have space on the drive for the recording. Best of luck
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Do not think it works in your MacBook Air, this connector convert Firewire 800 to 400; you need to support firewire to USB converter, visit: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-IEEE-1394-FireWire-Adapter-Pin/dp/B000067SO3/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1380487592&sr=8-12&keywords=IEEE+1394+FireWire+6+Pin+female+to+USB+Male+Adapter
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Anastasia, Try some other USB device in the same USB port you are using this adopter. Coz in my Macbook Pro, I found one of my USB port is not working. Or try this in second USB port of your MacBook Air. and click on system preference go to network and see if it detects thunderbolt as device. May be it is not active there. Let me know if still is doesn't work.
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I have tried it. The Dock works fine if you have the dock plugged in prior to Windows boot, and you shutdown windows before unplugging the dock. According to Apple's FAQ (http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5219#27), the thunderbolt port is not hot pluggable in windows. If you plug in the dock after booting, Windows doesn't detect it. If you unplug the dock prior to shutting down, Windows will hang, and you'll be forced to do a hard-reset of your computer. I wrote up more details on my blog: http://www.jamesralexander.com/blog/caldigit-thunderbolt-station-got-chas-windows-boot-camp