What external drive do you need to read discs

What external drive do you suggest purchasing to read discs

Assuming you are referring to a late 2012 or 2013 iMac that does not included a DVD drive. Almost any external USB DVD drive will work, Apple offers the external SuperDrive however there are a multitude of alternatives. If you choose to use Apple's solution, in the US online store it is availalble:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD564ZM/A/apple-usb-superdrive?fnode=5f
If you have a Mac or PC with a DVD drive that is on the same network as your iMac you can also use Remote Disc which Apple explains in the DVD or CD sharing: Using Remote Disc article located at:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5287?viewlocale=en_US

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Are the FC Events and capture scratch the same thing? Also, how big of an external drive do you need if you plan on making lots of 3-5 min movies?

Are the FCP Events Folder and the capture scratch the same thing? If not, what is the difference?
I've set the events folder and the projects folder to an external drive (400 GB) but it's filling up quickly. What are appropriate external drive sizes?

FCP X Events folders are the same as the old FCE/FCP Capture Scratch folders.
There is no "appropriate" size as everyone is different.
I have a friend who finds the 80GB drive on his 2004 iMac more than sufficient!
Other people can use hundreds of gigabytes a day.
So it all sepends on your particular usage and the only answer is get one as big as you can.
The reason FCP X fills up HDs so quickly is because it usually converts footage to ProRes 422 which uses about 50GB per hour of video.
Whenever you render the footage it is done in ProRes 422 so the drive space is incredibly rapidly eaten away.

I Mini with an i7 processor. I would like to use Boot Camp to install windows based CAD software on my MAC. Would it be better to use a plugin external hard drive to load my software on and if so what hard drive would you recommend?

I Mini with an i7 processor. I would like to use Boot Camp to install windows based CAD software on my MAC. Would it be better to use a plugin external hard drive to load my software on and if so what hard drive would you recommend?

Thank you for your quick response. I can then use a ZIP drive for data storage. I want to keep as much of my hard drive free of data as possible.

What external drive will idle power down. TM and mini use.

Hello, can someone tell me what external drive will power down after x minutes.
I want two drives to do this.
One for my airport extreme as a time machine location and then another for my mac mini.
Can anyone recomend a few. I have tried two so far with no luck they all dont power down when idle.
thanks

A virus is not something you need to lose much sleep over. See my Mac Malware Guide:
http://www.thesafemac.com/mmg
As for the question, there's always a danger that something could happen to your backup, whether you leave it connected or not. You need to be sure to maintain multiple backups... Two completely separate backups, made with two different backup programs, is the bare minimum to ensure data integrity in my eyes.

What external drives work well with a late 2011 MacBook Pro? I ask because I just found out the hard way that a Samsung EVO 840 does not. Also should I avail myself of something that works with Thunderbolt or Firewire?

What external drives work well with a late 2011 MacBook Pro (I7, Lion OS) apart from my Kingston flash and USB drive, and the SD drives that I use in my cameras and recording devices? I ask because I just found out the hard way that a Samsung EVO 840 does not. Also, should I avail myself of something that works with the Thunderbolt or Firewire connections? I'm looking to back up music and video files created and/or processed in Logic Pro and the Adobe Production Premium software suite (Premier Pro, After Effects, Audition, etc).

Hmm, not sure what problems you had installing this drive. The review here gives it good marks for Mac:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electronics-EVO-Series-2-5-Inch-MZ-7TE1T0BW/produc t-reviews/B00E3W16OU
There does seem to be a lot of prep to make it work:
"1. Preparation to install your new shiny SSD
1.a You will need a migration tool (I used the Sabrent kit USB 3.0 to Sata that was suggested in these review) see link http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DQJME7Y/ref=oh_details_o03_s01_i01?ie=UTF8&p sc=1
1.b You will need to download a trim enabler (mid 2012 macbooks only support native trim with apple brand ssd's) I recommend going to cindori.org and downloading trim enabler version 3.xx. You can do this step before or after the OS migration
1.c You cannot use the Samsung SSD migration software *don't worry Mac has its own imaging/migration utility*"
Also in those reviews:
" Only down side when using this product in a Mac Mini is you will be required to download and install Trim Enabler so that your drive performs optimally on your Mac device. This is an Apple issue, not Samsung, but it is an extra step you will have to take after you install the hard drive, and any time you perform an OS upgrade." He rant's on.
Personally I only deal with OWC:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/SSD/OWC/
They are very knowledgable and if there's a problem they will gladly take back the item. (Never happened to me yet - 8 years and counting).
Just upgraded my 13" MBP 2011 to 120 GB for $79. Adobe CS 6 opens in 3 seconds! Awesome!
When I was in Chicago I had a pro photographer for a client. She wound up with 4 internal drives in her Pro, 4 external drives and an dual array locked in a steel vault in the basement. All from OWC. OK she was a bit paranoid. Great client though.
As far as value for price:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/MES3FH7500G/
500 GB for $130.
However as far as reliability is concerned:
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2014/01/30/are-ssds-reliable/
http://www.extremetech.com/computing/173887-ssd-stress-testing-finds-intel-might -be-the-only-reliable-drive-manufacturer
So sudden power loss is an issue with SSDs.
Personally I'd go with a moderate sized SSD internally and a conventional external for backup. An array would be the most reliable.

What operating system do you need to run AirPort Management Utility v1 ?

What operating system do you need to run AirPort Management Utility v1 ?
TIA,
John.

Not sure what's not working for you with the AirPort Management Utility, but the following Apple article describes some missing functionality with OS X 10.2.x clients. (ref: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107940)

HT2447 If you reformat your hard drive do you need to reinstall the software enabler?

If you reformat your hard drive do you need to reinstall the software enabler?

I have no idea what the software enabler is.
But if it is on the hard drive and you reformat then it is gone.
Allan

The only GoDaddy article you need to read!

First, thanks to all who contribute to these forums. They were very helpful while I was designing and publishing my site. If GoDaddy.com will be hosting your iWeb site, as many here recommend, then this is the only article you need to read. Follow these three steps and your site will be up in no time.
http://help.godaddy.com/topic/163/article/4100
Thanks again and see you on the web.

Nothing much to see on that site, but I don't have a problem opening the page. See screenshot.
Try running Firefox in [[Safe Mode]]. If it functions properly in that configuration, then one of your add-ons is the culprit.

I am trying to get itunes to burn a disc on a Samsung external drive but I get a message disc burner or software not found. Itunes 11.1.5.5 does recognize a bought disc in the drive.

I am trying to get itunes to burn a disc on a Samsung external drive but I get a message disc burner or software not found. Itunes 11.1.5.5 does recognize a bought disc in the drive.

Try HT203242: iTunes for Windows: Optical drive is no longer recognized, or "Disc burner or software not found" alert after install.
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Do you need Dual layer discs if you are going to burn dual layer?

Do you need Dual layer discs if you are going to burn dual layer?
My project is 1 hour & :22 mintues. Do they make Verbatim discs that can handle that? OR do I have to put it on two disks?
THanks

Hi, only just come onto this site to check a few problems I am having. Noticed that you are having trouble at stores of getting certain discs.
I order on the net +Taiyo Yuden+, who manufacture for other firms including Verbatim,An order for 100 cake tin, means they are very realistic in value. These discs look super and have not had a single fault. Dave

Do you need a Windows Disc for parallels?

Do you need a Windows disc to run parallels on your Mac?

It also needs to be XP SP2. If you have a legal copy of an earlier version, you can slipstream an SP2 disc, but you will need a PC to do so.
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxpsp2slipstream.asp

What DVD External Drive do I need

Hello
I want to upgrade my vs. 10.2.28 to 10.4 but I only have a CD drive. Can someone send me a link for a brand/model or tell me exactly what type of external DVD firmware drive I need to get so that I can install 10.4 on my system. Thank you!

Hi,
You can try to get your hands on a CD-version of the Tiger installation. Your drive should be able to install it:
http://www.allmac.com/shop/productinfo.php?productsid=6910
Using an external drive is an option. I guess most of the Firewire drives would work. I haven't tried it ever myself though (Maybe you could barrow one from a friend to try it?).
If you have another Mac with DVD-drive, you should be able to install it through Target Disk Mode. (maybe you could barrow another mac )
http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20050430005341450
Good luck!

What size external HDD do you need for TM?

I have a new 500gb drive in my iMac, do I need a 1TB external HDD for TM to work. I have heard that you need a drive that is twice the space for the TM to work. Thanks for all the help I recieve.

Rather than thinking of it in terms of twice the size of your hard drive, I think it best to think in terms of 2 to 3 times the size of the data you are backing up. If your computer's hard drive is 500GB but you are only using 35GB of it, a 1TB drive is just overkill.

What size HDD do you need for Time Machine is it the size of iMac HDD?

Ok, looking to buy iMac, to use Time machie do you need the same size HDD that is in your iMac? ie Im looking at getting the 250Gb iMac, so do I need a 250Gb external HDD to use time machine?
I plan to also get a NAS drive so can time machine be used with this or do you need n external HDD attached direct to the iMac all the time to use time machine?
cheers

the loc-man wrote:
so you can pick and choose what backup? eg Music, Pics, Docs, emails etc?
Yes you can choose everything or just parts.
does it compress stuff though to utilize the space better?
No, look here for more detail. http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/timemachine.html
its not like a ghost image?
Not that I know of.
so if the iMac had to be re-installed could you then reconnect the Time machine HDD and restore everything?
You could insert the Leopard disk and instead of doing a new install you could restore directly from the Time Machine Back Up. This depends on if you do a full back up or just parts of your system. Either way it is easy to recover your system using Time Machine.
Also if the external HDD is used for time machine is that all it can be used for? or can you also use it on other computers both Mac and PC?
It is best if you use Time Machine on a partition by itself. Then the other partition can be used for normal stuff.

Confused..what external drive for MB

Hi all, new MB owner here. I was in a trip to US a couple of weeks ago and bought myself a MB from Amazon. In my last day in the US, Apple announces the new models and that's a bit of a bummer since there is no time to send back and upgrade but still very happy with my purchase.
Anyway, I need to get an external drive mainly to store photos and I want it to be fast enough to work on these photos with iPhoto, Photoshop CS3, RAW conversion etc.
I also need to be able to read from this drive from both my MB and my WinXP PC.
So, first of all will I be able to edit photos from an external drive(will the HD be fast enough) and at the same time be able to read it both from MacOSX and WinXP?
Then I have read that there are 3 options available: Firewire 400, eSata and USB2. I guess that USB2 is the slowest so can I actually use any of the remaining 2 options and what would you suggest? How can I connect an eSATA drive to the MB?
Thanks!!!

Ray Haneski wrote:
USB 2.0 is actually faster than firewire 400
Not on a practical level - even with no other devices on the same USB node. If you've got active regular speed devices on the same node (like a hub) it'll even slow it down further. Add low-speed devices on the same node (like a USB mouse) and a good chunk of your bandwidth is gone. USB wasn't originally designed for high-speed transfers, but the high-speed standard was added on later.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FireWire#ComparisontoUSB
Although high-speed USB 2.0 runs at a higher signaling rate (480 Mbit/s) than FireWire 400, typical USB PC-hosts rarely exceed sustained transfers of 35 MB/s (280 Mb/s), with 30 MB/s (240 Mb/s) being more typical (the theoretical limit for a USB 2 high-speed bulk transfer is 53.125 MB/s). This is likely due to USB's reliance on the host-processor to manage low-level USB protocol, whereas FireWire automates the same tasks in the interface hardware.
USB is a host-driven interface. Every packet has to be requested by the host controller, and this usually means devoting CPU resources.
FireWire typically has sustained transfer rates of 40+ MB/sec.

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