Hdd size

In consideration to sell my 27" iMac to buy a MacBook Air I seek opinions on the HDD size.
I have large iPhoto and iTunes libraries. No way to get them on 64, 128 or 256 GB. So I thought to buy a TimeCapsule as well. Where I would store the libraries. I'm not talking about backup. But when I'm on the go of course I would at least have some of my pictured and some of my music.
How can this be done? Is it possible to have multiple libraries on two HDDs and if so does this work smooth and hassle free?
Looking forward for advice!!! Thanks.

Unfortunately there isn't an easy and direct way to achieve what you're looking for but there's definitely some options. I found this article that goes into some detail - http://hints.macworld.com/article.php?story=20061021110224714
Allow me to elaborate on my solution, while it works for me, it may not work for you but it might be a good starter.
I have a 2TB NAS that has all of my media that I'll frequently access, such as movies/music/tv shows, etc. I have everything stored in specific folders. For example I have my movies stored by genre, my music by artist/album and my tv shows by show name and season. I have my iTunes library also stored on the drive but iTunes references the files in their existing folder structure rather than dumping them into the movies/music/tv shows folders it creates. This way I can easily access them, or share them out to visitors, etc.
I can then download specific media files on my portable when I'm on the road, which has it's own iTunes library that's local to that machine. The originals never get touched/moved/disturbed and when I'm done I can easily delete them on the portable to make room for new content on my next trip.
Where this gets a little tricky is with music and playlists but I put together a couple of Apple scripts for that and those are readily available on the Internet.

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(You may also contact me privately at my e-mail address)

Hi Andrew
> The following question is mainly to be addressed to authorized Toshiba support personnel
I think you are in the wrong area if you are looking for an answer from an authorized Toshiba support.
This is a Toshiba user-to-user forum! You will meet here Toshiba notebook owner and enthusiasts who share knowledge and tries solve problems but nobody from Tosh :(
I could provide my experience with the M30 Satellite and the HDD upgrade possibilities.
In my knowledge the Sat M30 supports a 40GB, 60GB and 80GB HDD for sure.
In my opinion you could use the 100GB HDD but bigger HDDs will not run and functions correctly.
So switch to a lower HDD size and enjoy the notebook!
Ive goggled a little bit and found compatible HDD and the part numbers
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HITACHI GBC00014810 -> 80GB
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HITACHI G8C0000Z610 -> 60GB
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Additionally is it possible to add a second HDD.
Thanks and kind regards,
jB

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152291
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1544
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I am looking to upgrade my macbook pro 13". I have a new logic board and have searched for the spec on this i.e. hdd size and ram. will my 2009 screen work with a updated graphics card ??

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Eathen.

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> And which type of HDD I need? IDE or SATA?
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Quote from: Fredrik Åsenius on 26-June-05, 06:47:00
Hello Erwin!
As it normally is the same BIOS for them, I think this might help:
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_detail.php?UID=131
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I am thinking to to add 2 hdd in my Pavilion dv7 4160em and am interested in the following, must be 2 hdd the same size and whether it should have the same rpm as it does 1 one or I can give in smaller or larger and faster or slower than the 1 (primary) hdd? And if is possible to buy it in Evrope -caddy & cable (kit) in store...
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