Will this work with a Mac AND a PC? This is for photo and data storage for a non-profit. I use a Mac, but the next person may have a PC.
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I believe it depends on what Software version of mac you are using but it claims to work with the latest versions.
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The description for the 500GB model says "Preformatted hard drive is ready for immediate use with Windows and Mac." I don't have a Mac, but based on that, my guess is it should work on both.
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If using for MAC you need to buy one formatted for MAC BUFFALO MiniStation Stealth 1 TB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive - HD-PCT1U2/BK Buffalo MiniStation Stealth 1 TB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive - HD-PCT1U2/BK
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As I understand it you have to choose one or the other and stick with it. Reformatting loses data. It will work for either one though, but once you store you are stuck with that format.
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Works great with pc. I dont know about mac, but definitely a great product.
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I haven't tried it with a PC, but it does have a switch on the back to change it to PC. It works pretty well on the mac.
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I think yes if you format it in the most basic/old formats still recognized by both Mac and Windows OS you are using. FAT-32 should work. However there should be a downside in performance because the latest formats used by both operating systems are much better and advanced than the old formats. These newer/latest formats can't be used simultaneously on both Mac and PC. So my answer is yes but with significant drawbacks. I recommend you do more research on the net
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This drive comes formatted to work with a Mac. You would have to reformat it to work with a PC.
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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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As an external drive, it should work with any Mac with a thunderbolt port. I use mine to hold a couple TBs worth of photos for work in Photoshop which is loaded on main hard drive. Performs fine for that. I have never done video work, however, but I think it should be fine.
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Not that I'm aware of I'm afraid. I use Windows and I've never once used mac. But I believe it may work for all platforms.
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I don't know that much about the Mac; however, the instruction for the camera indicate that it is Compatible with PC or Mac.
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I am using this on a mac without any issues. I've never tested it on a PC so I cant say one way or the other.
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It works very well with my PC. I have not tried it on a mac. Doesn't the online description have that info?
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I bought this too - mine works fine with my PC but I believe the disk a has an option to chose Apple or PC. I'm not sure though since it wasn't an issue for me. I'd suggest emailing the seller.
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Not sure why people answer question they no X about! The packaging clearly states that it works with both Mac and PC!
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Heather, I have both a PC and a MacBook Pro. It works the same for both. It starts working almost immediately after plugging in the USB.
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Yes, you can store any data on it. If you are going to be using the drive with both Mac and PC, you should consider reformatting it as ExFAT, which is fully compatible with both. It will provide the most flexibility.
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Works good on a mac. Don't know about a pc. It is bluetooth operated and that may be a factor.
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I re-read your question. It sounds like you want to use it on BOTH a MAC and a PC from interchangeably. One to do this which I am familiar with is to format the drive to FAT32. This makes it readable and writable by both mac and windows os...however there are file size limitations with FAT32...but as long as your files are smaller than a couple GB you should be good. There are other solutions....but would be best if you conduct the research yourself.