Is the 2 TB enough to back up data from 2 Mac laptops?
1451537
Definitely we use it to backup two macs using the time machine spplication and have plenty of room for pictures/documents.
1451538
When formatted the total storage is about 1.71 TB so if both if the total data required for the backups is less then yes. If its not then no.
1803110
I can't say for sure, but it's a SATA and that model macbook is too, so it certainly should work. I've replaced SATA drives with WD and Seagate drives in Macs in the past and had success with them.
1868047
No. This is to put into your mac book so that it can use two HDD. This is by no means a way to retrieve data. Your going to need to find software to do what you are looking for.
2173567
Hi Gabby, I don't see why it wouldn't work. With an older Mac, you could prob use a smaller external drive though, say 500gb.
1955086
Yes. Clear off the WD software, and use Mac Time Machine, if you're using it for backup. Or partition it using any format you like and use it as a storage device.
288400
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
1974137
If you're using Time Machine for Mac, you should be able to backup multiple devices to one drive as long as you have enough space on the drive. It's not necessary to partition the drive for each computer's backup, but it is recommended (so your backup data doesn't get mixed up and corrupted).
1387523
I have a 2TB drive in mine. But with prices and for redundancy I would recommend dual 1 TB drives
1955091
No. There IS, however, an external portable drive from WD that DOES work with the Mac. It's called My Passport for Mac and is available 500 GB to 2 TB. Just go to the WD web site. They offer other portable backup drives for the Mac.
1612192
I am not an expert. I believe any Sata 2.5" hard drive should work. I have purchased several WD HDDs and Toshiba HDDs (2 of each) and they are all working perfectly. I use them for external hard drive storage and daily use. You might try to replace wit a Toshiba (but you surely can use either) as Toshiba is what Mac seems to use. The most important thing though is that its Sata 2.5"
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Absolutely. I actually have two of these externals and they're both hooked up by USB 2.0 to my 27" iMac which is 5 years old and doesn't have 3.0 ports. I read that 2.0 is slower but they transfer data rapidly so I don't feel like they're too slow. They're great little drives. They take up hardly any space and they are extremely quiet. I don't even hear them. I've had no trouble with them. My last hard drive was also a Porsche and I used it for 8 years without a hiccup. You won't see me buying anything but this brand because they have been so reliable.
183923
I don't know for certain but I don't believe it is designed to be used in a shared hub environment. You can check Seagate's site, but it might be too specific a task. I personally haven't heard of mixed Macs and PCs on a USB3 hub. You can back them up separately without having individual partitions but it would still be one at a time.
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I am currently using a 2 TB WD My Book for Mac on OSX 10.9.1. It works flawlessly and am very happy with it. I set it up when I was still using Lion. Then upgraded to Mavericks and had no problem.
1040838
I would say no since the latest drives I could find were for Power PC. It looks to be pretty dated drivers for the Mac.
2036121
If you have MacOS 10.4 or later on your laptops, yes you can. Windows 8 has the software to choose the files you wish to backup, not sure about apple.
2118445
Yes, I partition it and use about ½ for Macbook Pro back up on time machine and the other ½ for photo backup.
77302
I used it for high speed transfer form my MacBook Air to my iMac so don't see why it would not work for two MacBooks as long as they have the ports and you use migration to transfer