Will the thunderbolt IMAC MD0955LL/A connect to the apple super drive or do I need a thunderbolt to gigabit adapter???
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A thunderbolt to gigabit adapter is for connecting from an apple computer without a built-in ethernet port to an ethernet/network/CAT5 cable (hardwire network connection) through the computer's thunderbolt port. You do not want this. The superdrive comes with the USB cable attached. You do not need other cables to use it.
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If you're referring to the DVD super drive from Apple it uses USB not thunderbolt.http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD564ZM/A/apple-usb-superdrive
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This can't be connected directly to your Mac. It is only accessible on the network via Ethernet or WiFi (a/b/g/n/ac). That said, it is pretty fast for what it is, but if you're looking for an external drive specifically for photo work, you might want something that connects directly via USB 3 or thunderbolt.
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I don't think so because if you use thunderbolt on Mac; the drive get very hot and automatically reject itself. But USB 3.0 will be fine and the drive is speed nearly the same for both USB 3.0 and thunderbolt.
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No. The Apple Superdrive must be connected directly to the Apple computer to function. The Superdrive can not be used with a USB hub, either.
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Nope. The new mac mini uses flash memory that is soldiered on to the logic board. There is no connection point for an HDD at all. What you get when you buy it from Apple what you will ever have. You can use a USB 3 enclosure to add more HDDs though. With USB 3 its about as fast as an internal drive. Same goes for the ram, soldiered on, so max it out as much as you can before purchase.
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Hi there, I do not think so, Apple has used a certain type of connector, look up OWC ssd upgrades they should have info on Mac ssd upgrades
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It will work but via USB 2.0 only. The USB 3 will step down to what your iMac has. If it has thunderbolt how ever that is better
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My experience is that the cable native to your zip must be used or it won't work. I tried connecting to my MacBookPro with a USB cable, and it would not work because of incompatibility. So I tried with my old iMac and it worked. Apprently, this didn't require a more, updated USB cable.
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Can I plug a thunderbolt display into it with Mac Pro early 2008 (MacPro3.1)?
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Hopefully someone else with more knowledge of Macs and their Thunderbolt connection can answer. I'm not sure since I use this monitor with a Windows 7 Home Premium box with the supplied cable.
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From the Apple site:http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5219#1212. Will Apple's Thunderbolt to Thunderbolt cable, Apple Thunderbolt to Firewire Adapter, or Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter work when plugged into the Apple Mini DisplayPort on my Mac?No, the Apple Thunderbolt cable, FireWire Adapter, and Gigabit Ethernet Adapter require a Thunderbolt port to function. They may still fit in a Mini-DisplayPort connector but will not be recognized or otherwise function.
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Thunderbolt is the newer Apple/Mac standard, and is supposed to be faster. Fewer Thunderbolt-ready devices available though. I have the firewire version of the HD, and it is a huge speed increase over USB.
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I'm not sure what you're trying to connect exactly. .. if the device is a newer Apple model, and it has a mini DisplayPort with a little lightening bolt beside it, then you have a thunderbolt port and you can use this adapter.The thunderbolt connection shouldn't slow down the network connection. The potential data throughput(speed) is much higher than any residential network setup. If you have a gigabit network, the adapter should be able to handle it without breaking a sweat.
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I have used it with both, works perfectly with either. Get the thunderbolt adapter.
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Yes you do need some kind of audio interface that has 1/4 inch or RCA outputs. Then the device should have either FireWire or USB...you may need a FireWire to thunderbolt cable because the new Mac may not have FireWire. Hope this helps
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I just Received this drive. It is not compatible with the thunderbolt adapter (no I/O sockets for the adapter). It only has a USB-3 and power connection. I'm not sure where they came up with STDU4000100 on the sales page because the model # on the case is: SRD00F2. I will be questioning Amazon on this.
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Hello Linda, I have a 2TB version that works flawlessly with my 21" iMac (3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo version) running OS X 10.8.4 I see no reason for it to not work with your new MacBook.Best regards.