Can I safely transfer my work to my MacBook Pro? Or is the machine so old that it would only be transferrable to a much older computer?
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The machine is old, but if your MacBook runs Word, then you can probably transfer the document to it. I have always been a PC user and that is what is used in my district.
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I have used it with linux mint and windows 7... On an Acer. I believe the cable connection works with any usb port to a pc and probably apples too.
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Yes, you should be just fine. Just dont format your usb, or else all of your data will be wiped. Your mac should be able to use the usb just as fine as windows would
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Frankly, I don't think it even can be said to "work" at all. Even if one accepts the terrible Windows software and the glllaaaciallll transfer speeds, mine up and spontaneously reset itself and *lost all saved data*. If you're already in the Mac ecosystem anyway, why look anywhere else than a Time Capsule? Designed from the get-go to work with the OS, integrates wonderfully and has fabulous (well, compared to Seagate) support (if you're near an Apple store).
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Hi, I too have old MAC laptops. I bit the bullet and searched on Goggle for " used macs" It is not the best way but it worked for me. I has aquired 4 used macs and am surviving the on slot of the new tech, OS systems and etc. It is a bit of crap shoot but I have extended my use of "clasic" SW. but the time is near where I will have to go to the newer software. The new SW is making our old SW useless. Regards W. Kirhgofer
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As long as the MacBook is SATA compatible... If you don't already know, take a quick look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacBook_Pro#Technical_specifications_3 . Looks like all models are SATA so you're good to go.
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I tried this on a few computers with mixed results. Essentially the newer your computer, the more likely it is that the transfer will work.
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Yep! I used it with my 2011 Macbook Pro and now my late 2013 Macbook Pro with no problems. I've also used the non-travel version with my iMac at work and had no problems.
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If it worked and I don't think it would, you would be waisting about $200 dollars on functionality you don't need. Buy an Mac compatible external hard drive instead and use Time Machine to back up with it.
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Yes. Time Machine can automatically back up to this, and you can use the drive as a regular network share and store files on it that you no longer want on your mac. It works well with OSX, works horribly with Windows.
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Not sure on this, but you can try their customer support site, they are really good about answering questions. I believe they are compatible from hearsay, but have not done it personally. I do know you'll have to install Scrivener for Mac on your new machine, but the files should go over easy.
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I have a Macbook Pro and it works perfectly with this product. No trouble at all - very quick transfer of files.
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Yes! I have a MacBook Pro from 2011 or 2012 and it works. There should be a small opening for a lock next to the CD drive.
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It should work very well to copy files onto, and then load them into your new machine. Pretty much all files, pictures, documents, etc., should transfer nicely. As far as software installations, I don't think it's a good idea. You'll need to reinstall Microsoft Office, Chrome browser, Picasa Photos, and so on and on. Unless someone knows of a way to transfer these that I'm not aware of, I sure wouldn't attempt to do anything except reinstall programs with a fresh start. I don't think it would be a good idea to use any type of "backup" program to do that transfer either, unless you carefully experiment first. Make sure the backup software installs and runs on both computers, then try one small folder to make sure it goes smoothly. Personally, I'd use a straightforward copy of the files to and from the drive, either manually or using a program such as Second Copy. (I highly recommend that program.)
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Time machine isn't the best way to do it. Carbon copy cloner works easier. So the process would go like this roughly:Get a USB adapter for you new ssd drive. Connect new ssd to MacBook via USB and use disk utility to format it. Then use CCC to clone old drive to new. After clone is finished, remove old drive from MacBook and install new ssd driveBoot up laptop and all should be good. If you notice boot times being slow, go into system prefs, startup disk and select your new ssd as default system startup disk.
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My macbook was much older then 2011 and it wasn't even the pro it was the white acrylic macbook from 2009. So if your still unsure you can look to see if this hardrive is compatible with your computer. I'm pretty sure your compatible but you should still look to make sure.
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I think you saying that you will transfer the data from both macs to this hard drive and then partition the hard drive of both macs and then transfer the information back to the macs. If this is correct, then your answer is yes, you can use this hard drive to help accomplish your end goal.
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I use this strictly to do OSX backups using TimeMachine. This drive is formatted for use with Apple computers and is not formatted to be accessed by PCs. I have no idea what you are trying to accomplish, whether it is backing up data using backup tools or just trying to copy files to an external drive that either system can read. Regardless, this is not a good, cost effective, starting point for you. You would need to totally reformat the drive and consider if your PC supports USB 3 because this drive is built to support that higher transfer rate.