Transferring from MacBook Pro to MacAir

Can I put a time machine backup from a MacBook pro onto a Mac air and vice versa (assuming enough space of course)?

In theory, yes, provided the hardware will run on the same OS X version.

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    You can back up to a hard drive with time machine. This will restore your everything and remmber the way everything was. When finished backing up, plug in to the iMac, go on time machine, and click enter time machine. It should be straightforward from there on.

  • Transferring from MacBook Pro to MacBook Air

    Hello community.
    I have a MacBook Pro 13" running OSX 10.7.5 purchased early 2012 (2.8GHz i7, 4GB memory, 750GB HDD).
    I am considering downsizing to an 11" MacBook Air (for when I'm travelling) with an external monitor (for when I'm working).  I'm finding the Pro too heavy to take around with me.
    First question: Will the latest MacBook Air with 2.0GHz i7 and 8GB memory be able to run the Adobe CS6 and a CAD program (Vectorworks)?  I need to downsize but I am worried about it not being able to cope with these fairly demanding programs.
    Second question/s:  The Air will come with OSX 10.8. 
    Can I use Time Machine to backup my MacBook Pro... but not all the files (cause there's 500GB)... just the apps and settings... and then put it on the new Air?  And then upgrade to 10.8? 
    Or should I upgrade to 10.8 on my MacBook Pro before using TimeMachine and tranferring to the Air? 
    Are the two computers compatible with TimeMachine?
    It is possible just to back up apps and settings using TimeMachine and I can move my essential documents over separately? (I can put most of that 500GB on an external drive instead).
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    Nicola

    I can answer your transfer questions.
    As for Adobe CS6 and Vectorworks they should run without any problem, but you might want to research compatibility with Mountain Lion.
    The two computers are comparable in their ability. The MacBook Air's additional memory and lack of a spinning hard disk should result in an overall apparent increase in performance, even if its CPU is a bit slower.
    I find that I use my MacBook Air more than my MBP simply because it is so much easier to carry around - the same reason you cite. Its battery life is greater also.
    Can I use Time Machine to backup my MacBook Pro... but not all the files (cause there's 500GB)... just the apps and settings... and then put it on the new Air?  And then upgrade to 10.8?
    Upgrading to Mountain Lion is not required nor is it that important.
    If storage is limited on your Time Machine backup disk you can simply use Setup Assistant to transfer all your MBP's content. Be sure to perform this when you initially set up your new Air. Using its equivalent Migration Assistant later will result in the creation of a second user account, which is fixable but a hassle.
    If you want to create a new account and play with your new MBA right away that's OK too, just don't create an account with the same user name as the one on your MBP. Give it a throwaway name so that you can use Migration Assistant later. After you migrate your MBP's account you can delete this temporary one.
    Are the two computers compatible with TimeMachine?
    Certainly.
    It is possible just to back up apps and settings using TimeMachine and I can move my essential documents over separately?
    Not conveniently. It would be easier to transfer your essential documents over your network.
    No worries about bumping a post. If a question doesn't solicit any answers after a reasonable amount of time, or the replies you get are not helpful, just post a new question. Unanswered questions are more visible than ones with replies, even if the reply is your own.

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    how to transfer data from macbook pro to an external hard drive, im using (WD 1TB 3.0) ???. I cannot copy anything from my mac to it not a single file.

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