I have a new macBook Pro 15 and need to purchase best, easiest usb for backup - help please
I have a new MacBook Pro 15" and need to purchase the easiest, cost-effective USB for backup. I have never done a backup and don't know what to buy. Thanks much from an obvious novice.
Look at these two links to OWC products. Note that one is for enclosures only so an appropriate HDD would have to be added. This at least should give you an idea of what is available.
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/USB2/OWC_Express
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/on-the-go
Ciao.
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