Will it back up the same data to two computers? I sync my PowerBook and iMac w/the same data on both -- will this allow you to create a backup for both computers to share?
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Time Capsule will allow you to back up multiple computers to the same drive so you can backup both of your computers.
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Yes it is. Synology has documented the process quite well, http://www.synology.com/en-global/support/tutorials/481. I backup several iMacs and a Mac Mini Server to our Synology. One of the iMacs is connected using wifi, but I haven't experienced any failures.
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sorry for the long delay getting back to you. In my case, actually my son's iMac, it was much less than compatible. The performance with DISK UTILITY backup was very poor (15 times worse than expected) and it was not recognizable as a boot device. So, I can't provide a positive endorsement for the Seagate and iMac.
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I'm on a Macbook and use Carbon Copy Cloner to back up my files on one of the Seagate drives, one for an entire system clone and another for photo and documents backup. I also use a couple of the 500 drives to store and edit my photography, saving space on the laptop hard drive. Your copy software will tell you it's done and you can just open the external drive and see that your files are there.
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I have and iMac computer with "Time Machine" installed. Time Machine automatically backs up everything on my iMac onto the Seagate Goflex. I have only had it for a short while, but to date I am very satisfied with my purchase. Hope this helps.
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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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If you are talking about a PC, the seagate software will NOT backup the system or applications. On a Macintosh, Time Machine (which comes with a mac) WILL back everything up, including versions of files that change. Also, Carbon Copy Cloner will make a bootable copy of your disk. There are programs for the PC which will back everything up, but I'm not familiar with them.
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Yeah it should work, but I'd skip it. PATA is outdated, I only bought one of these to clone a hard drive for my PowerBook from the early 2000s. That and finding a bare PATA drive that's big enough to fit all the contents of a modern Mac with Time Machine will be difficult. And if that's not enough, after 20 or so minutes of continuous writing, this will get pretty hot. I say buy a dedicated drive.
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Yes, I bought this drive a year ago and have been very happy with it. Rather than use the software that came with it I did my backups manually, just the folders I wanted saved such as photos and documents. I've updated it regularly and never had any issues other than the cord can easily come out of it so I suggest when you do a backup to place both your MacBook Pro and the drive on a table and leave them alone after the backup starts to take place. I also make sure I have the power plugged in and have the screen set to remain on rather than hibernate so I can take a quick look to check the progress.
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I have been loking around for an external drive, and I've noticed they all fail! IMO the best way to gois to have 2 of the drives and do a periodic copy of each to each. I have a free agent on my mac and it has been working perfectly, but I am looking for a drive to back up between a PC and a mac. Two cheap drives may be more reliable than a single more expensive, since they all fail and you cant "pay out" of the uncertainty. Change that: Buy two expensive hard drives and dont even fool with the Seagates..
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I actually think it might work. There is a way to make one Mac a "slave" to another. Sorry I can't remember the terminology. Sadly, I'm just hitting the road, so I can't research it for you. I suggest going to a Genius Bar, if you have one close enough or searching Apple's support pages. I'll help, but I can't get at it till SAT. I'll keep the link and check back when I have more time.
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yes, i transferred data from an iMac to a macbook, but it works the same. You will just have to make the computer you are transferring TO like a disk (I forget how, but I got a good tutorial on a forum with one quick google search -- you just start the computer in a certain mode with a disk utility or something). best to you!
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I am looking for a back up drive and something I can use to transfer my Itunes and pics/videos from my PC to my Macbook. Is this the product I need to do both? Thanks for your help!
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I have one pc (windows xp) and one imac (tiger or leopard.. a bit old)... the two of them can READ the Hard Drive, but the Imac cannot change anything in it... just read, but not write anything... i didn't investigate yet what the problem is...
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Hi yes it works with Mac and syncing with time machine is straight forward however if you need more advanced features you will need some experience with NAS set ups as the setup wizards give you options that need technical knowledge to select the suitable options Regards
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I believe you can drag/drop too. I have a Mac and it worked like that for me. However, I chose the Mac TimeMachine to back up all my pertinent data. PS. I had mine 3 months and it stopped working. I just had to contact Toshiba for a replacement. Hoping I don't have another issue with the new one.
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Hi Shiki, This is very helpful. Is it easy to partition the drive? I just ordered this so I don't have the drive yet, but when it comes I'd like to back up both my Mac and PC... Do you know where to find information on how to partition? Thank you!