Best external back-up drive for MacBook Pro

I ordered a WD 2 TB My Passport external drive from Staples. In the meantime one of you answered this question with the problems they are having with their software if using Maverick OX.
I am thinking of purchasing the LA Cie 2TB USB 3 Porsche Design P'9233. What are your thoughts? I believe this should be a plug and play and not need formatting-am I correct?
I don't want problems with a new drive and will return the WD as it is unopened.
Thanks

mksr wrote:
It ststes to go to System Preferences, Time Machine and choose drive. It will automatically back-up to the drive of your choice.
If it actually does that, then it is formatted out of the box.  If the MBP does not recognize the drive, then it will have to be formatted.  Formatting a HDD is strait forward and not a lengthy process.  Here is a document regarding various format options:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3044
Ciao.

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