Hi, I am planning to buy an MBA with 256 GB flash storage. I was wondering if external hdd's will be compatible with it?

Hi, I am planning to buy an MBA with 256 GB flash storage. I was wondering if external hdd's will be compatible with it?

Yes, any HDD will work, but as stated above, you should probably go for a more portable unit.  My personal preference is for units that are powered by the USB or Thunderbolt connection, so I don't have to worry about a power cord.
I'm using a G-Tech 500GB Slim Drive for $90.  They also make a 1 TB model for $150.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/H9996VC/A/g-tech-1tb-g-drive-usb-30-mobile-har d-drive?fnode=5f
It's about the size of a paperback book, and the thickness of an iPhone.  Great for travel if you want to back up photos!  Team it up with a 12 inch USB cord and you'll be set.

Similar Messages

  • I plan on buying the Early 2013 15inch Macbook Pro Retina and was wondering what's the difference between the Early 2013 and Mid 2012

    Really need a good laptop for editing, and don't get me wrong I love macs.

    Retina units cannot upgrade RAM after purchase (non-Retina units can upgrade storage and RAM after purchase).
    My humble opinion is to buy the 16 GB now while you can.  Unless 16 Gb pushes an already "too much" budget into impossible.  If the 16 Gb pushes too far, you can consider a non-Retina 15 in and buy the default RAM to upgrade later.

  • Planning to buy iPad Mini with Cellular in US with TMobile Carrier. Is this unlocked? can i use my iPad in India with there cellular service??

    Planning to buy iPad Mini with Cellular in US with TMobile Carrier. Is this unlocked? can i use my iPad in India with there cellular service??

    That will depend on how you buy the iPad.
    If you buy it from an Apple Store directly at full price it will be unlocked, and can take a sim card from any compatible GSM carrier.
    If you buy it directly from T-Mobile under a subsidy(at a discount price tied to a service contract)  Then it may be locked to T-Mobile for at least 40 days of service with them.

  • I am planning to buy Refurbished iPad with cellular, but it says iPad for AT

    I am planning to buy Refurbished iPad with cellular, but it says iPad for AT&T.. And I want to put other SIM card in that since I want to use it internationally... So Is it possible to put other SIM in it?

    If you can wait, you don't need one and lose nothing by waiting.

  • I just bought an iphone 4s Factory unlocked, i was wondering if the 4g network will work? cause i got unlimited plans with t-mobile. and will Siri work?

    I have an unlimited plan for T-mobile and i order the iphone 4s factory unlock like a week ago. But i'm not sure if the 4s will work with the t-mobile 4g network and Siri. Can someone please help me by telling me what's will work with t-mobile and what will not work with the iphone 4s factory unlock. Thanks

    well i'm not really asking which is better for travel, i'm just asking over all which phone is better for the plan i have with T-Mobile, but i'm assuming is the Galaxy s2, but the only reason y im not getting that phone is cause that phone is way too big. sigh and i really like the i4s, been using iphone before as well, so i'm kinda use to it. But i see no point of getting the I4s if i the function that came with it to make it fun doesn't work. You get what i mean?? that's y i'm asking cause i don't know anything.

  • Hey I'm planning to buy a Mac for college.. I game quite often and do my classworks, movies, music and browse the web.I have two options Macbook air i7 1.7ghz,4gb Macbook pro 2.4ghz i5,8gb I like the slight edge on iris graphics ..on the other hand I like

    Hey I'm planning to buy a Mac for college.. I game quite often and do my classworks, movies, music and browse the web.I have two options
    Macbook air i7 1.7ghz,4gb
    Macbook pro 2.4ghz i5,8gb
    I like the slight edge on iris graphics ..on the other hand I like the MBAs battery life.. I'm confused ..suggest me a good pick please...
    Regards....
    PS:I also heard the MBA overheats coz it lacks proper ventilation when choosing an i7 processor and also depletes the battery

    Hey I'm planning to buy a Mac for college.. I game quite often and do my classworks, movies, music and browse the web.I have two options
    Macbook air i7 1.7ghz,4gb
    Macbook pro 2.4ghz i5,8gb
    I like the slight edge on iris graphics ..on the other hand I like the MBAs battery life.. I'm confused ..suggest me a good pick please...
    Regards....
    PS:I also heard the MBA overheats coz it lacks proper ventilation when choosing an i7 processor and also depletes the battery

  • I am using for Autocad my Windows HP Laptop. However i want to shift to Apple world and plan to buy new  MBAir 13". Is it has enough power to install bootcamp and run Autocad.

    I am using for Autocad my Windows HP Laptop. However i want to shift to Apple world and plan to buy new  MBAir 13". Is it has enough power to install bootcamp and run Autocad?

    I don't know, but I would assume that the MBA can install and can run Autocad with Boot Camp.
    The question is more, can the software be effectively used with such a small display.
    Audocad and vector packages such as Adobe Illustrator are typically run using large screens, so a lack of display real estate may mean the process is frustrating, even if it is possible.
    I face the same thing - I am considering an MBA 13" and need to run Illustrator, and that would mean a lot of scrolling.
    I  think you would be advised to ensure you bought an MBA with a high specification of processor and memory to give yourself the best chance of success.
    Is there a Mac version of Autocad you could switch to, to make for less complication? I've managed to shift all but one of my Windows applications to OS X now, and only occasionally use Windows on the system.

  • Planning To buy MSI K9N Platinum + AMD X2 3800+

    Hello everyone,
    as the title as Iam planning to buy a MSI K9N Platinum board with an AMD X2 3800+ for a new system build. Ive been out of the game for a while, the last time I was really up to date on computer technology is when the AMD XP 2500+ Barton was the hottest thing on the market, some what of a new comer to dual core technology. I have a few questions, mainly about the board it self. I did a little searching and that answered some of my question but I have a few more.
    Ive read a lot about the shutdown problems from the board when transferring large files or burning DVDs. I have a few questions about that.
    From what I see so far, this is a very informative forum and I appreciate any and all information. So here goes:
    1) It says on the MSI website that the ram slot for this motherboard is at 1.8 volts. The ram Iam planning to get is OCZ Platinum EL XTC PC2-6400 1GB 2X512 DDR2 CL4-5-4-15 240PIN DIMM Dual Channel Memory Kit. On the OCZ website it says that the ram modules run at 2.1 volts. My Question is if I stick this ram in the mother board will it boot long enough for me to go into the bios and change the ram voltage to 2.1 volts?
    2) Now Ive read about the shutdown problems with this board. Ive seen a lot of people up the VCore to 1.35V. If I do this along with a bios flash, will this take care of the problems?
    3) Now the dealer that Iam buying my PC from didn't have this board in stock for the last week. He just got them in 2 days ago this week. Therefore Iam assuming he has the lastest version of these boards. Now are these problems taken care of on the new version of these boards? If not what can I do to get rid of them?
    4) Is there anything else I should know about this motherboard?
    Thanks for the the help.
    Ron

    1) It says on the MSI website that the ram slot for this motherboard is at 1.8 volts. The ram Iam planning to get is OCZ Platinum EL XTC PC2-6400 1GB 2X512 DDR2 CL4-5-4-15 240PIN DIMM Dual Channel Memory Kit. On the OCZ website it says that the ram modules run at 2.1 volts. My Question is if I stick this ram in the mother board will it boot long enough for me to go into the bios and change the ram voltage to 2.1 volts?
    Yes, you could set up manually the voltage to 2.1v perfectly I've got one k9nsli p, with an amdx2 3800+ whit 2gb ddr2 (512x4 twins pack corsair xms2 ddr2 800) that works at 1,9v
    2) Now Ive read about the shutdown problems with this board. Ive seen a lot of people up the VCore to 1.35V. If I do this along with a bios flash, will this take care of the problems?
    My shutdowns problems was resolved by unnistallin' nvidia IDE controller, nothing about vcore or flashin bios... I keep original bios version 1.0 & Core center shows vcore at 1.33v
    3) Now the dealer that Iam buying my PC from didn't have this board in stock for the last week. He just got them in 2 days ago this week. Therefore Iam assuming he has the lastest version of these boards. Now are these problems taken care of on the new version of these boards? If not what can I do to get rid of them?
    Good question... 2morrow I'll check on the box of my k9 the part number and will post it
    4) Is there anything else I should know about this motherboard?
    The first week, I was desire burn my k9  shutdowns... shutdowns.... shutdowns... after I find the cause of that ShiX$/#(! (nvidi IDesuxs controller) my life is happy! 
    good luck
    Thanks for the the help.
    Ron

  • I am planning to buy an iPad 2 WiFi   3 G from USA , will it work in Egypt?

    HI ,
    I am planning to buy a new iPad 2 WiFi + 3 G from USA ,,,, and i will use it in Egypt.. will it be unlocked for AT&T in Egypt ?
    thanks  ,

    Make sure you buy the WiFi+3G AT&T (3G) model.
    You won't be able to order it online unless you have a US credit card tied to a US address and a US shipping address, so I am assuming you are coming here to purchase it. If so, call ahead before you go buy it to make sure they have one in stock.

  • I live in india. I am planning to buy an iPad from US.  Will an iPad from US work in India?

    Hello everyone
    I am new to this Community and have a query.
    I am planning to buy an iPad from US.
    As I live in India , will my iPad work in INDIA?
    Will I have to choose any specific carrier for that and why.
    Thanks & Regards
    Sushil Raisinghani

    Well, first you have to come to the US to do that. When you do you will pay US sales tax in the state where you purchase it. Understand that once your return to India your warranty will not likely be honored, so you will have to return it to the US for any warranty repair. If you have it repaired in India by a non-Apple certified shop, then any further warranty will be voided.
    Keep that all in mind before doing what you plan to do. You may find it is wiser to purchase it in India from an Apple certified reseller or retailer.

  • I am planning to buy an iMac 21.5 inch with Fusion drive and 16 GB RAM while i visit USA for a conference. My country of origin is India. Once i am back to India, will my iMac be covered by the Apple's Protection Plan?

    I am planning to buy an iMac 21.5 inch with Fusion drive and 16 GB RAM while i visit USA for a conference. My country of origin is India and the option of configuring to my need is not avaialble here in India. My concern is once i am back to India, will my iMac be covered by the Apple's Protection Plan if something goes wrong here in India?
    I recently came across some posts regarding International warranty related issues for iPhone and iPad....hence this crossed my mind...
    Waiting for response from the support group members...

    Thanks Ralph
    This essentially means that if my iMac develops some problem (both software and hardware) in my country (India), it will be completeley attended (even the whole system requires replacement) by the AASP in India...is that what you say?

  • I am considering buying a MBA but i need to do word processing, making power point presentations, and also to use publisher for work, does the MBA have the ability to do these things, if so will I be able to continue with work done on a MBA with a PC?

    I am considering buying a mac book air and I was wondering if I can still do word processing, make powerpoint presentations and use publisher like i would on a PC? Also if I can then would I be able to continue with work done on the mac book on a PC and all the computers at school are not macs ? 

    I am using the 11" MBA with Office 2011 (with latest updates).  The form factor is great for travel.
    Powerpoint presentations work well, but there are some issues with creating a presentation under OSX then continuing editing under Windows (Powerpoint 2010).  I've experienced problems with custom backgrounds not rendering correctly while editing slides under Windows when the original presentation was created under OSX.  If you stick with the "standard" themes I imagine you'll be OK.
    Also, there is a major drawback in that there is no IR port on the new MBA(s).  Therefore, you cannot use an Apple Remote to control a slide show.  Yes, there is an app for the iPhone that can control a Keynote slide presentation using Bluetooth, but since I haven't tried it, I cannot say if that app will work for Mac Powerpoint 2011.
    What is really needed is an "Apple Bluetooth Remote".  (please, if anyone from Apple is listening...)
    Your only option to run Publisher is to run Windows in a virtual machine (e.g. Fusion or Parallels) with Publisher installed as there is no Mac version.
    I run Fusion with Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 configured as a workstation and Office 2010 as my main travel machine and it is very responsive.  Even using Windows Aero Theme which is knowned to be graphics intensive.

  • Can I use my IMac OS 10.4 (old) to set up a wifi router, such as Airport Base, so I can have a wifi connection for the iPhone I plan to buy?  My IMac is not wifi capable.

    Can I use my several-years-old IMac OS 10.4 to set up a wireless router, such as Aiport Base, so I can have wifi for the iPhone I plan to buy.  My IMac is not wife capable. 

    Yes, Airport Express Base Station connected to your Mac by ethernet will work as a bridge. Or you can connect the AE directly to your router/modem by ethernet if it's a non-wi-fi router and it will act as a relay for that.

  • I plan on buying a new  I Pad wit wifi and cell from Apple. But  I don't want to select a cell carrier right now. Q 1: Do I have to select a carrier at purchase? and Q 2, In the meantime will I be able to get on line at home using my Cox Internet wi fi co

    I plan on buying a new  I Pad wit wifi and cell from Apple. But  I don't want to select a cell carrier right now. Q 1: Do I have to select a carrier at purchase? and Q 2, In the meantime will I be able to get on line at home using my Cox Internet wi fi? Thanks. 

    Thanks for the help. Now I can feel comfortable in not having to sign up for cellular when I buy, esp. Since I'll be using my new IPad mostly at home on my Cox wi fi. Then I can see, in using the i pad, how often I'd actually use the cellular, and where. This can help decide which type of cell plan I get. Small problem it may seem, but a very helpful answer. Thanks.

  • I live in the UK but visit the US regularly. The price of a new MacBook Pro is much less in the US, and is where I plan to buy one. However, I have read that a US machine will not play UK DVD's. Is this true and if so is it possible to change the codes?

    I live in the UK but visit the US regularly. I plan to buy a MacBookPro in the US but have read that it will not play UK DVD's. Is this so? If so, is it possible to change the codes?

    All modern & new Macs can play both PAL and NTSC DVDs.  I do it all the time and it works perfectly.
    The DVD drive is set to its first region code when you first play a DVD in it.  So when you buy a Mac, whatever type of DVD you play first will determine the initial region code that is set.   If it's a PAL/Region 2 DVD it will set the DVD drive to region 2.
    The only thing you have to watch out for is if you have a collection of DVDs that have different region codes.  In those cases you may be faced with changing the region code in the DVD drive in order to play one or more of the DVDs; and as others have noted there is a limit to the number of times you can change the region code (most modern DVD drives allow up to 5 changes; the 5th change becomes the permanent change).  This is due to industry licensing practices.
    If you have DVDs that are Region 0 or All Regions you don't have to worry about region codes.

Maybe you are looking for

  • Yosemite: An open letter to Apple Development and Design Teams

    Respectfully, is it possible that your teams would reconsider the design choices that were developed for Yosemite? (Mavericks was lovely.) After installing Yosemite, I personally found the revised design elements to be overwhelmingly unappealing -- p

  • Advise on buiding different target app

    Dear all, I need to build a Windows 8 application which should be able to run either on phone, tablet or Desktop. The key point is all those 3 application are sharing some common like : - Get data from a web portal CMS through REST api - Data model L

  • Lion OS on Mac Mini Server?

    I recieved a Mac mini server from my brother with Snow leapord server installed.  I have a copy of regular Lion that I would like to install as I dont need the server capabilities.  Every time I try it tells me that I need to buy the lion server part

  • APEX 4.1 - accessing MS-SqlServer with Access

    I'd like to access MS-SqlServer data along with Oracle data using Apex. After doing some research , it appears that the preferred method is by using the Oracle Database Gateway for SQL server and setting dblinks. Can anyone confirm or suggest a bette

  • DEVICE IS LOCKED SCREEN HAS MOVED

    Really minor point, but it is bugging me...I recently updated the software on my blackberry 9780 after being instructed to do so when i connected it to desktop manager. Now when my phone times out and requires a password, I need to scroll down to unl