Will this allow you to connect usb 3.0 Devices, even on older macbook pro that is only usb 2.0/ Thunderbolt 1 compliant?
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You can connect - but the speed will be limited to the slowest link in the chain
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It does indeed show up listed in my osx system report on my mac mini as USB 3.0
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This will only work with Apple Mac with thunderbolt input. This will not connect to any USB based devices
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Yes this External HD work perfectly with USB 2.0, I have a Macbook and work well.. I think if you devices ( Boxee or Roku) have usb 2.0 should work well.. I hope I have helped.
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I use mine on a Macbook pro. I have 3 USB ports. It does't matter which of the two goes into which port... as long as it's in a USB port. I don't know if it matters, I have a habit of putting in the power one in first.
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It didn't work with my older MacBook Pro laptop. Got an error message something like "device using too much power through USB" and it was bypassed. Might work on newer Macs.
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Hello, I use it on a mac pro, but when I install the hard drive from my old imac worked fine, the connectors are the same.
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Macs with USB 3.0 should be compatible with USB 2.0 devices. However, best to check directly with Apple for your particular model.
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yes. you can connect USB 3.0 devices to a USB 2.0 port... It will run at 2.0 speeds.
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as long as the mac device has a usb option. what kind of device are you trying to use it for?
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John, it works for me and I see no reason it shouldn't work for you. What I like about it is that there are two USB portals in addition to the connection to your USB on your Mac.
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You should have no problem. My mac has USB 2.0 and this drive supports USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 natively. The only difference you will see is the data transfer speed, and honestly, even with USB 2.0 interface, the data transfer is pretty fast.
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Worked with my 2012 MacBook pro. The caveat is that I had to use the included PS/2 -&gt; USB adapter, whereas other adapters didn't work.
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I am sure it will because you are using a USB connection. But, doesn't the MacBook Pro have an Ethernet jack? If so, you don't need this.
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It works on my Compaq USB 2.0 speed, but I have no direct knowledge about its compatibility with Macs. I don't see why not, though. Try it, and if it does not work, send it back. Or better yet, just contact the manufacturer before buying it. Wish I could give you a better answer.
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Not quite sure what the question is but I use drive on a mac book pro. As far as USB goes it is a 3.0 USB drive and is compatible with a USB port. From my understanding all 3.0 USB devices are downward compatible with 2.0 ports. They just are a little slower, the 3.0 device will run at 2.0 speeds. Hop this answered your question.
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USB 3.0 is backwards compatible with 2.0 so in theory it should still work. I can't speak from experience though so I'm not 100% sure it will work.
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No. This a thunderbolt connection which is used on new macs. You should probably look for a lightning connector.