9 best portable hd for mac

Product description

Every journey needs a passport. The My Passport for Mac drive is trusted, portable storage that perfectly complements your on-the-go lifestyle. Compatible with USB-C and USB-A, the My Passport for Mac drive comes equipped to connect with today's latest technology. With a new, stylish design that fits in the palm of your hand, there's space to store, organize, and share all the photos, videos, music and documents that fill your life. Perfectly paired with Apple's time Machine backup software and password protection, the My Passport for Mac drive helps keep your files safe and your life Driving forward.

• Designed for Mac and Time Machine ready
• USB-C and USB-A compatible
• Password protection + 256-bit AES hardware encryption
• WD Discovery software for WD Backup, password protection and drive management
• SuperSpeed USB port; USB 2.0 compatible

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Genius Compatible

My Passport for Mac portable storage works straight out of the box with Mac devices which makes it easy to keep you moving on your journey. Simply drag and drop files to and from, or setup a backup routine with Apple’s Time Machine software to help protect the contents of your digital life.

Plays Nicely

The My Passport for Mac drive includes USB-C and USB-A cables, so you can save tomorrow's content with the Mac computers of both today and yesterday.

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Store and access 2TB of photos and files on the go with Seagate Backup Plus Slim. The perfect compliment to personal aesthetic, this compact portable external hard drive features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure and quick plug-and-play connectivity with the included USB 3.0 cable. Giving files extra protection is practically effortless—simply back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Plus—edit, manage, and share photos with a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a two-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan

• Store and access 2TB of photos and files on the go with Seagate Backup Plus Slim, an external hard drive for Mac and Windows
• This portable external hard drive features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure, and is a stylish USB drive
• Simply plug this external hard drive for Mac and Windows into a computer via the included USB 3.0 cable to back up files with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Reformatting may be required for use with Time Machine.
• Edit, manage, and share photos with a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a two-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Would this work to store my music to then burn onto a cd
Answer:	The interior dimensions of this product (if its like mine) are about 130mm x 80mm x 20mm so you should check the external size of your Seagate drive against this as a first step.
Question:	Why oh why do we need yet another special cable? why isn't the connector on the hard drive a usb c connector? it's going back
Answer:	It does not have any cable ports or pass-throughs and is heavily insulated, so I wouldn't recommend it. You may overheat the drive or damage cable connectors trying to route them over the zippered side panel.
Question:	How do I stop it from running so I can eject it
Answer:	No
Question:	Can it transfer pictures from my android phone
Answer:	yes. Dell inspiron 13 laptop (2 in 1)

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A Little Fits a Lot

Backup Plus Slim is small enough for a loaded laptop bag, spacious enough for loads of content. Simply plug into computers via USB 3.0 and enjoy helpful tools like customisable backup and folder mirroring.

Refined Design

Complements today’s devices with a chic polished aluminium enclosure.

Easy-to-Use Backup Software

Seagate Toolkit enables on-demand backup along with automatic hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly backups.

Easy Plug-and-Play

Enjoy seamless file transfers thanks to USB 3.0 compatibility.

Works with Windows and Mac

Use it with both systems interchangeably out of the box.

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Ministation Thunderbolt is a high performance portable hard drive featuring the revolutionary Thunderbolt technology. Delivering the fastest interface speeds available, up to 10 Gbps, Thunderbolt is 2x faster than USB 3. 0, giving you the fastest portable storage interface ever, Perfect for creative professionals and multimedia enthusiasts. Housed in a sleek aluminum body, MiniStation Thunderbolt is a stylish storage companion for your laptop while on the go and at home. It includes a USB 3. 0 port for convenience and universal connectivity. Instantly add capacity to your Mac or PC computer and use with time Machine to back up and protect your important data. Its bus-powered interface requires no additional cables so transporting your data is hassle-free. Ministation Thunderbolt is a complete portable Thunderbolt storage solution, Simply plug it in to any available Thunderbolt or USB port on your Mac or PC computer and securely store files to take on the road.

• Perfect for creative professionals and multimedia enthusiasts
• Time Machine compatibility
• Includes high performance USB 3.0 port
• Interface speeds up to 10 Gbps
• Thunderbolt 2 interface with cable included
• Comes formatted in HFS+ for use with Macs
• Can be formatted to NTFS for use with PCs
• TAA compliant - Made in Japan

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About Buffalo

Buffalo Americas is a leading provider of easy-to-use technology solutions and reliable pre- and post-sales support with over 45 years in existence. We build top-quality storage, networking, and other technology-related solutions that simplify your experience and deliver a solid return on your investment.

Our network attached storage (NAS) devices, many with scale-as-you-go options, are installed with pre-tested hard drives that eliminate the hassle of sourcing and testing drives, saving you time and money.

MiniStation Thunderbolt

MiniStation Thunderbolt offers easy plug-and-play storage, featuring the revolutionary Thunderbolt interface for unparalleled transfer speeds and a USB port for universal connectivity. With speeds up to 10 Gbps, MiniStation Thunderbolt offers speeds 2X FASTER than USB 3.0. Perfect as a PC or Mac portable hard drive, the MiniStation Thunderbolt offers one of the fastest connection interfaces available.

Unparalleled Speed

The MiniStation Thunderbolt portable hard drive features the revolutionary Thunderbolt 2 storage technology, raising the bar on how you transfer, store and transport data. Delivering speeds up to an amazing 10 Gbps, this portable Thunderbolt drive uses the fastest interface available, 2X FASTER than USB 3.0, ideal for creative professionals and multimedia enthusiasts.

Easy to Use Storage

MiniStation Thunderbolt provides reliable, easy to use portable storage to quickly expand the capacity of your PC or Mac computer with Thunderbolt 2 support and universal USB 3.0 plug-and-play connectivity.

USB Compatibility

Coupled with the lightning-fast Thunderbolt 2 interface is a USB 3.0 port for universal connectivity and backwards compatibility with USB 2.0. The MiniStation Thunderbolt portable hard drive is pre-formatted for Mac computers but can easily be reformatted for use with PCs.

Time Machine Backup

The MiniStation Thunderbolt portable hard drive is pre-formatted for use with Mac and compatible with Time Machine for complete data backup. Schedule backups and automatically protect your important files with this powerful Mac portable hard drive.

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The My Passport Ultra is trusted, portable storage in a design that brilliantly pairs metal and matte finishes to create a sophisticated style. It has plenty of space to store all the content you love. Social media and cloud storage import, WD Backup software and password protection help keep all your memories safe and secure. Easy to use, just plug it in to start saving and backing up.

• USB-C ready, USB 3.0 compatible
• Innovative style with refined metal cover
• Password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption
• Formatted for Mac
• 3-year manufacturer's limited warranty

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USB-C ready, USB 3.0 compatible

Featuring the latest in USB-C technology, the My Passport Ultra for Mac portable drive delivers quick and easy storage for your Mac, while the included USB-3.0 adapter makes sure it’s compatible with older machines.

Innovative Style and Function

Fusing modern anodized metal and textures, the My Passport Ultra for Mac portable drive matches your personal style and the latest Mac computers.

Product description

Every journey needs a passport. The My Passport drive is trusted, portable storage that gives you the confidence and freedom to drive forward in life. With a new, stylish design that fits in the palm of your hand, there's space to store, organize, and share your photos, videos, music, and documents. Perfectly paired with Western Digital backup software and password protection, the My Passport drive helps keep your digital life's contents safe.

• Slim design
• Automatic backup - easy to use
• Password protection + 256-bit AES hardware encryption
• WD Discovery software for WD Backup, password protection and drive management
• SuperSpeed USB port; USB 2.0 compatible

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Backed Up

Make sure everything you create while on your own life journey - photos, videos, music, and documents - doesn’t get lost. The My Passport drive comes equipped with WD Backup software that can be set to run automatically to your schedule.

Locked Down

Keep your digital life's contents secure with My Passport password protection and built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password using WD Discovery.

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LaCie Rugged USB-C is a powerful, trusted external hard drive for Mac and Windows computers. Quickly and easily connect to the latest laptops and PCs using Rugged’s reversible USB-C cable—or the included USB 3.0 adapter for legacy USB 3.0 devices. Enjoy a high-speed USB-C 5Gb/s interface and confidently tackle any terrain with drop, crush, and rain resistance. Plus—take advantage of a complimentary one-month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps! It even includes two-year limited warranty protection plan and Rescue Data Recovery services for long-term peace of mind.

• Quickly and easily connect to the latest Windows and Mac computers with Rugged’s reversible USB-C cable, or legacy computers using the included USB 3.0 adapter
• Enjoy fast USB-C 5Gb/s file transfers, backups, and image browsing
• Confidently tackle any terrain with drop, crush, and rain resistance
• Take advantage of a complimentary one-month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with an included two-year limited warranty protection plan and Rescue Data Recovery services
• System Ram Type: ddr3l_1600_sdram

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Meet the Rugged Side of USB-C

From urban jungles to backwood trails, Rugged USB-C is ready to survive and ready to connect. Fusing legendary toughness with USB-C, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility, it works seamlessly with Mac and Windows alike. Fast transfers. Easy, reliable backups. It's all there.

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Travel with a capacity of 1TB in an ultra-compact portable hard drive—LaCie Rugged Mini. Seamlessly connect to USB 3.0 computers, transfer content fast with speeds of up to 130MB/s, and trek confidently with all-terrain durability of drop, crush, and rain resistance. This drive even includes a complimentary one-month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps, as well as a two-year limited warranty for long-term peace of mind.

• Travel with a massive capacity of up to 1TB in an ultra compact portable external hard drive—LaCie Rugged Mini
• For those who have a need for speed, seamlessly connect to USB 3.0 computers and transfer content fast with speeds of up to 130MB/s
• Trek confidently with an external hard drive that offers all terrain durability of drop, crush, and water resistance
• Take advantage of a complimentary one month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps
• Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included two year limited warranty

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The Smallest Rugged Around

With capacities of up to 5TB, the LaCie Rugged Mini is a small but mighty USB 3.0 portable hard drive. Perfect for busy creatives, it offers premium protection for photos, footage, and more while delivering Mac and Windows compatibility, fast speeds, and customizable backup.

What's Included

LaCie Rugged Mini hard drive, USB 3.0 cable (2.0 compatible), Quick Install Guide

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The Samsung T5 Portable SSD has the latest in Samsung V-NAND flash memory technology. Its portable design, blazing fast transfer speeds of up to 540 MB/s, shock resistance, and secure encryption make it the best portable SSD on the market.

• Superfast read write speeds: SSD with V-NAND offers ultra-fast data transfer speeds of up to 540MB/s (up to 4.9x faster than external HDDs); Ideal for transferring large-sized data including 4K videos, high-resolution photos, games and more
• Compact and portable design: Top to bottom shock resistant metal design fits in the palm of your hand and easily slides in your pocket or purse to take work and entertainment on the go
• Secure encryption: Optional password protection and AES 256-bit hardware encryption keeps your personal and private data more secure
• Seamless connectivity: Includes USB type C to C and USB type C to A cables to connect to PCs, Macs, smartphones and other devices
• Warranty and compatibility: 3-year limited warranty; Requires Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks), Android 4.4 (KitKat), or higher; Older versions of the Windows, Mac and Android operating systems may not be supported

User questions & answers

Question:	I just bought i want to use with an imac and a pc should i plug it in when i get it to imac first and if i do can i drag pc files to it after
Answer:	I would do a clean format of it on the imac first, you can choose exFAT (it will work on both PC and mac) or you can choose Mac OS Extended (HFS+) which is more stable than exFAT, but you will need software on your PC to read/write to the drive. If the PC is your main machine I would just choose exFAT.
Question:	How long is the usb cable
Answer:	Measured at 16 inches.
Question:	Should the cable go in smoothly, or does it kind of snap in and need some pull to come out? Just got mine and wondering if that is normal
Answer:	The first one I got the cable did not fit well and Samsung replaced the drive. The second one has been fine
Question:	If i use this drive on my 2012 imac with usb 3.0, will the transfer speeds be less than 540mb/s
Answer:	Your iMac has USB 3.0 which is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1. That has about half the theoretical maximum transfer rate of USB 3.1 Gen 2, which is the interface used by this drive. On the upside, it is still fully compatible with USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 and while the transfer rate you’ll experience will be lower than if you had a computer with Gen 2 USB, it really isn’t that much slower in actual use. If you’re moving from any spinning platter drive to an SSD regardless of the interface you were using with the platter drive, you will see a HUGE performance improvement using this external SSD drive.

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The World in your Pocket

Get your entertainment, coursework, or games anywhere, on any device. Feel the freedom of huge storage and speedy transfers to laptops, smartphones, game consoles and more. The latest T5 easily slides in your pocket or purse, with multiple color options that complement your sense of style.

Fast Transfer Speeds

With Samsung V-NAND flash memory and a USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface, the T5 provides transfer speeds of up to 540 MB/s*, that’s up to 4.9x faster than external HDDs**. Transfers and backups of large-sized data including 4K videos and high-resolution photos will be much quicker and faster.

*Performance may vary depending on host configuration. Must support USB 3.1 Gen 2 and the UASP mode must be enabled.

**Based on internal test results compared to a Samsung external HDD 500GB.

Solid Inside and Out

The T5 has no moving parts and a sturdy metal body, so it can handle drops of up to 2 meters*. The optional password protection with AES 256-bit hardware encryption keeps your personal and private data more secure*.

*The internal free fall shock test was conducted under controlled conditions.

Management Software

Manage your data easily with new intuitive software for PCs and Macs* that makes it simple to set the password and get the latest firmware updates. You can also download the mobile app for Android smartphones and tablets.**

*Software requires Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks), Android 4.4 (KitKat), or higher. Older versions of the Windows, Mac and Android operating systems may not be supported.

**Firmware update requires PC or Mac connection. Android app available on Google Play.

• ✔ Ultra Slim and Sturdy Metal Design: Merely 0.4 inch thick. All-Aluminum anti-scratch model delivers remarkable strength and durability, keeping this portable hard drive running cool and quiet
• ✔ A Reliable Game Drive: This PS4 external hard drive features fast and stable performance for PS4, PS4 Pro, and Xbox One, does not refuse or delete a game. Compatible with Microsoft Windows and Mac OS(10.6.5 and above) in the meantime
• ✔ Improve PC Performance: Powered by USB 3.0 technology, this USB hard drive is much faster than - but still compatible with - USB 2.0 backup drive, allowing for super fast transfer speed at up to 5 Gbit/s
• ✔ Plug and Play: This external drive is ready to use without external power supply or software installation needed. Ideal extra storage for your computer and game console
• ✔ What's Included: Portable external hard drive, 19-inch(48.26cm) USB 3.0 hard drive cable, user's manual, 3-Year manufacturer warranty with free technical support service

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this gove 1tb of extra storage on my xbox or only 330gb
Answer:	Cheap your motherboard manual for PCI Express 4.0 b or m keys here. If you have both then you can only use it on one not both here. Also if your thinking about randisk ssd/ram combination chipsets if your into data and building prototypes for mobos and future m1x like ddr5 RAM silicon cpu combination like also the one above here if you want to build a custom PCB design chipset or add-on card here before doing anything involving soldering on chips to a circuit board here from a 3d printer.
Question:	What is the read write speed?p
Answer:	Thank you for your inquiry. We have checked and found that the part Crucial P5 1TB PCIe M.2 2280SS SSD CT1000P5SSD8 is compatible with system HP 14-dq1004la.
Question:	Is this hard drive able to be used for storing basic files and documents or is it meant only for gaming data
Answer:	Thanks for showing interest in Crucial Products. You do not need to remove your HDD to utilizes the new P5 500GB SSD. You can just install this new P5 SSD in PCIe slots on your thinpad e580s motherboard. Both the drives will work in your system.
Question:	Does it come with the cable to hook to a computer
Answer:	We would like to inform you that CT1000P5SSD8 is compatible with your system.

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Introducing Maxone Ultra Slim Portable Hard Drive

Powered by USB 3.0 technology, Maxone portable hard drives are much faster than USB 2.0, allowing for speedy transfer when organizing your files.

This portable hard drive by default is formatted as exFAT, which works well with Windows and Mac. Some of the old devices may need reformat.

No reformat required for Windows and Mac, just plug it in and play. Y cable will be needed for Wii U.

To maximize performance, please connect your hard drive to a USB 3.0 port, also compatible with USB 2.0.

Easy to Use

Maxone Ultra Slim external hard drive is ready to use without external power supply or software installation needed. Simply drag and drop files you want to save.

Improve PC Performance

Offering high storage capacity up to 2TB, this drive is made to free up more space and effectively improve the performance of your PC and laptop.

Ultra Compact and Light Weight

All-Aluminum anti-scratch model offers stronger exterior protection, delivering remarkable strength and durability. Yet this drive is also compact and light weight. Easy to carry around wherever you go.