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Message: <blockquote data-quote="snoslicer8" data-source="post: 403102" data-attributes="member: 19029">I use a USB jump-drive looking thing that has a slot in the side that accepts 7 different kinds of media cards.  Was $20 at CompUSA.As was previously stated, if both machines are going to be on all the time, the easiest solution here is to turn on Windows file sharing on your new Mac, connect both machines to the same router at home, and share files that way.  However, you could also connect the NTFS drive via USB to your Mac, transfer all files over, then reformat the drive to FAT32, then replace the files.  Both Macs and Windows machines can read AND write to FAT32, but only windows machines can write to NTFS.  By using ethernet cables or wifi internet, you get around this inconvenience.Unless you plan on going 5+ hours without access to a charger, the stock battery will do you just fine.  During normal use, such as word processing, web browsing, etc., you can expect close to 4-5 hours of battery time.  Just make sure that you set your power parameters for battery use to "maximize battery life".I don't know what the maximum output for the mini-DVI jack is, but I know it is greater than the actual MacBook display, so you won't have any issues there.As for the Digital Out, it is a true digital signal, supporting 5.1 (maybe even 7.1?) output.  Plug into a digital processor or sound card with surround speakers, and you'll be set.Although, I have a solution that works out VERY nicely.  I have the Toshiba Media Dock from my previous laptop (Windows, eew).  It connects using a single USB cable, and a power connection to a wall outlet.  With that, I get a 4 port USB hub on the back (say for external HDD storage, I have 2), and 5.1 channel sound output built-in.  That way, when I dock at home on my desk, I don't have to plug in 2 USB cables and a sound cable...just one USB does the trick.Welcome!</blockquote>

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