I am looking for a ready to go HD that I can switch between MBP and PC. I edit my photographs on my MBP and my PC, depending on the need. I would like to carry my photos between the two?
Thanks
Numerous threads on this question here on the forum. Do a quick search and you will have tons to read.
Bottomline:
1) Any HDD is Mac or Windows compatible
2) Formatting is the only issue (this is your choice and done through Disk Utility)
a) FAT32 (file size limitations-4GB max I believe) but both Mac and Windows can read/write to drive
b) HFS (Mac OS extended (and extended journaled) Windows can't access this without 3rd Party software
c) NTFS (Windows latest format) your Mac can read from NTFS, but can't write to it without (you guessed it) 3rd party software
3) Firewire drives are faster, but USB drives are cheaper and more widely available
HtH
Razormac