Time machine backup + MacBook Pro + Selling MP

All,
I have a MacBook Pro (MP), and would like to back up its files with Time Machine, so I can sell my MP, and transfer the files to my next Mac.
I will be using the Time Machine (TM) software. I have been reading, and saw there is an option to backup on its own MP HD partison!?
All I am trying to do is maximize all resources my MP offers without having to spend the money on an external volume.
My questions are:
a) If I backup these files using an internal volume, will I be able to transfer these to my next Mac? Could you provide the steps to backup internally?
b) Or, will I be better off by backing up using an external volume? If the external volume is a better option, could you provide some "good and cheap (under $120)" options (250GB external should do it)?
Best, Leo

Thank you OGELTHORPE and fane_j.
It appears the best route to take is via an external volume as I will first sell my MBP, then buy another one. As I am not so familiar with external HDD and enclosures, it seems enclosures are cheaper and the route I will moslty like take.
My question is: Is it possible for my MBP create backup files with Time Machine via the enclosure? Will that provide the same result as an external HDD?
Best, Leo

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Trouble with my time machine and macbook pro

I had my macbook pro's screen repaired because the it kept going black. It was not the video card, but a faulty screen. I just got it home and plugged my time machine into the computer. Now I can't browse any of my old backups on the time machine. It acts as if they were never there. Nothing except for what was just added to the time machine today is there. I live 2 hours away from the closest Apple store and my Apple care plan ended. I work as staff for a business and they need me to be able to browse the backups. The time machine was working perfectly before I had the computer repaired. Is it possible that they changed something on my computer so it doesn't reconize my files? Is there a way that I can change it back or fix this problem myself?
I just called Apple store and they told me that there is basically no way that I will be able to get access to my old files because they changed out something in my computer when they repaired the screen. If you know of any other way that I can still have access to these files let me know! On a PC you can plug an external into any computer and access files. My files are still on my Time Machine. I just can't access them. Please help me.

wrong forum, and not sure what anyone can offer.
You want to find MacBook Pro support and repair services?
The place to start along with google is
http://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro
Before you send equipment in rescue the hard drive data or even the hard drive, replace if necessary (put in USB case).

Problem with MyBook Live and Time Machine on MacBook Pro

Hi,
I bought recently a WD MybookLive 2 tb.
The HD is connected to the modem and make backup from Macbook Pro 15 'with Time Machine.
Previously everything worked correctly, the Mac recognizes the disc and carried outregular backups, everything started to not work after the updates that were released by Apple on November 11 with software update - firmware on the My Book Live theMyBookLive 02.10.09-124: Core F / W
I get this error:
Time Machine can not complete the backup. The disk backup is not available.
Apart from Time Machine, yes, I use the MyBook Live, I load the disk where you are within the Public folders Shared Music, Shared Pictures, Shared Videos, and Software,I can easily copy files and copy them from there into to my computer - the My Book and'set a DHCP address.
Thanks

try this:
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or here
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Re: TIME MACHINE on MacBook Pro - not backing up automatically

Hi,
I am new to the forum so I hope someone can help me.
I have a MacBook Pro running Leopard. I have a MAXTOR one touch 4 mini 120G EXTERNAL hard drive attached (I brought it before all of the bad comments about maxtor I have read). When I plug it in Time machine recognizes the drive however does not automatically back up. When I select preferences under next back up there is no time just --. I am able to manually backup by selecting "Back up now" from the Time machine icon on the Dock.
Is there something I should be doing?
I have tried disconnecting and reconnecting the hard drive without success.

Welcome to the forums.
Not sure I can help, but here are the obvious things to double check. Forgive me if this all seems super obvious, but once you do all these steps, if you are still having problems then we will know that its not something simple. Its always best to eliminate the obvious.
1) right click Time Machine in the dock, and select "Time Machine Preferences..."
2) In TM prefs, flip the "big Switch" to OFF.
3) Click on the "Change Disk..." button. Reselect your Maxtor and click "Use for Backup"
4) In TM prefs, click on the "Options..." button make sure nothing is excluded (unless you want it excluded). Hit the - minus sign to un-exclude something.
5) Now turn the Big switch back to on.
6) Close out of prefs, sit back and wait and prey to whatever higher being you believe in.
NOW if none of that worked for you (give it some time), then your next step is to wipe your Maxtor. Turn off Time Machine (the big switch in prefs) and use Disk Utilities (in /Applications/Utilities/) to Erase your MAxtor drive. Format it as HFS+ (journaled). And on the Erase tab in Disk Utilities, click on the Security Options button, and choose the second choice down to zero your disk. It should say something like "Write zeores".
Once you have completely wiped the drive, and reformatted it as HFS+ journaled, then you should set up Time Machine again (pointing to the the newly formatted disk). Obviously remember to turn Time Machine on with the big switch. As before, the first backup will take awhile. Once it is done with that first back up, restart your mac, and watch it for the next day to see if the problem is fixed.
NOW if that doesn't work, im at a loss.

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