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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 1425932" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>As you found out, Thunderbolt cables are very expensive. Several third party suppliers have come out with a compatible cable less expensive than the Apple branded one, but still fairly high. If all you're going to use your external drive for is as a backup (Time Machine or cloning), then either FW 800 or even USB may be enough.</p><p></p><p>You didn't mention which Mac you purchased? If it is equipped with USB 3.0 ports that will be much faster than FW 800. Take a look on the Monoprice web site for the cable(s) you need. Their cables are top notch and priced at a good discount. <a href="http://monoprice.com/" target="_blank">LINK</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 1425932, member: 46727"] As you found out, Thunderbolt cables are very expensive. Several third party suppliers have come out with a compatible cable less expensive than the Apple branded one, but still fairly high. If all you're going to use your external drive for is as a backup (Time Machine or cloning), then either FW 800 or even USB may be enough. You didn't mention which Mac you purchased? If it is equipped with USB 3.0 ports that will be much faster than FW 800. Take a look on the Monoprice web site for the cable(s) you need. Their cables are top notch and priced at a good discount. [URL="http://monoprice.com/"]LINK[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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