External HDD for backups?

Jonzjob · Jonzjob #1 (**permalink**)

05-17-2011, 05:51 PM

I am trying to decide what new external HDD to get for the backups for my Macbook running OS X 10.6.

I have been looking at the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1 Tb jobbie, but am not sure if it will operate with the Mac "Time machine" or "Carbon Copy Cloner" programmes. It has it's own built in backup programme and I wondered what the situation will be if I try using either of the above on it?

Seagate seem to have a good reputation? Any ideas??

mdfuller · mdfuller #2 (**permalink**)

05-17-2011, 06:08 PM

I use a FreeAgent. It will work fine. You might have to format it, but then you are good to go. I would recommend formatting it anyway if you are using it with TM (I am guessing you won't have a choice).

Nighthawk4 · Nighthawk4 #3 (**permalink**)

05-17-2011, 06:52 PM

I use Western Digital Passport 1TB drives. I have one for Time Machine and two for use with SuperDuper!

Both the drives and SuperDuper! are excellent

ashleyb5443 · ashleyb5443 #4 (**permalink**)

05-17-2011, 08:27 PM

I have 4Tb's of Lacie quads now and love them. After losing work before on cheaper brands I will never go back to them.

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Member Since: Mar 30, 2010 Location: Nr Carcassonne S France Posts: 77	05-17-2011, 05:51 PM I am trying to decide what new external HDD to get for the backups for my Macbook running OS X 10.6. I have been looking at the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1 Tb jobbie, but am not sure if it will operate with the Mac "Time machine" or "Carbon Copy Cloner" programmes. It has it's own built in backup programme and I wondered what the situation will be if I try using either of the above on it? Seagate seem to have a good reputation? Any ideas?? John. Now I know what it's for it either wore out or fell off! http://jonzjob.hpage.com/ http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/
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mdfuller #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 01, 2007 Location: Sconie Posts: 1,216 Mac Specs: 13-inch MacBook Air	05-17-2011, 06:08 PM I use a FreeAgent. It will work fine. You might have to format it, but then you are good to go. I would recommend formatting it anyway if you are using it with TM (I am guessing you won't have a choice).
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ashleyb5443 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: May 17, 2011 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 5 Mac Specs: 27" iMac, Mac Pro, 17" MacBook Pro, iPad1&2	05-17-2011, 08:27 PM I have 4Tb's of Lacie quads now and love them. After losing work before on cheaper brands I will never go back to them.
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