Buffalo 1TB MiniStation Thunderbolt/USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
Ultra-fast interfaces from Buffalo Technology.
- Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 for unparalleled speed
- All cables included (Thunderbolt and USB 3.0)
- Sleek aluminium design with hard drive LED
- Compatible with Time Machine
- Three-year warranty
Features
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Great for creative professionals and multimedia enthusiasts who want rapid backup of all the files on their Mac.
The MiniStation Thunderbolt portable hard drive features the revolutionary Thunderbolt storage technology, which is two times faster than USB 3.0, raising the bar on how you transfer, store, and transport data. Coupled with the lightning-fast Thunderbolt storage technology is a USB 3.0 port for universal connectivity. Simply plug it into any available USB port on your computer and instantly add capacity or store files to take on the road. Plug-and-play usability means there are no drivers to install. Just plug it into your Mac with the included cables and you’re ready to go.
The drive is compatible with Time Machine, so you can schedule backups and automatically protect your important files with ease. Housed in a sleek aluminium body, the MiniStation Thunderbolt portable hard drive is a stylish storage companion for your Mac while on the go and at home. It offers the convenience of bus power so you can access your files without an additional power source.
Highlights
- Dual interface, bus-powered, plug and play
- Thunderbolt technology offers interface speeds up to 10 Gbps for lightning-fast transfers
- USB offers universal plug and play connectivity and interface speeds up to 5 Gbps in USB 3.0 mode
- Compatible with USB 2.0
- Includes both Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 cables
- Sleek aluminium design
- Time Machine-compatible
- Three-year warranty
Did You Notice?
The dual Thunderbolt/USB 3.0 interface provides the fastest transfer rates for both new and older Macs.
Technical Specs
General
- Other Features: Time Machine Compatible
- Hard Drive Type: External
Power
- Power Source: Bus Powered
Dimension
- Weight: 263.08 g
- Height: 130 mm/5.12 in.
- Width: 80.5 mm/3.17 in.
- Length: 23.4 mm/0.92 in.
Compatibility
Mac
- OS X 10.6 or later
Windows
- Windows 7/Vista/XP
What's in the Box?
- Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt/USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
- Thunderbolt cable
- USB 3.0 cable
Manufacturer Information
Warranty
- Note: Apple's One-Year Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Non-Apple-branded products may have the benefit of a manufacturer's warranty provided by the product manufacturer — please see your product box and literature for details. Benefits under the manufacturer's warranty are in addition to rights provided by consumer law. For details, click here.
Part Number
- UPC or EAN No.: 5060218473619
- Mfr. Part Number: HD-PA1.0TU3
Manufacturer Note
- Note: *Speeds shown represent maximum interface connection speeds. Actual device transfer speeds will vary based on hard drive specifications and host devices.**MiniStation Thunderbolt does not have a Thunderbolt pass-through port, so it must be the last device on a daisy-chain.***Windows OS systems only supported using USB connection.
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Most Interesting
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Can I use this to store iTunes music & movies instead of my computer?
- Asked by Sean D from Flagstaff
- 18-May-2013
No answers yet
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will in work with my mac book pro
- Asked by Alexander H from Port Arthur
- 25-Mar-2013
Answer
Yes!
- Answered by Andre K
- 01-Apr-2013
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Can you use this to transfer docs from Mac to PC or vice versa?
- Asked by Lyn L from Brighton
- 07-Dec-2012
Answer
It would be better to format it ExFAT than FAT. With ExFAT, you'd have the same interoperability between Windows and Mac OS X, but you'd have fewer capacity restrictions. ExFAT was designed for larger FLASH drives specifically to be functional for both Windows and OS X.
As file systems go, it's not as good as either NTFS or the Mac OS X journaled file system, but it's the best option for passing files back and forth between the two operating systems. …More- Answered by Will M from Charlottesville
- 26-Feb-2013
Recently Answered
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can i use this to stream movies onto my Ipad Thanks..
- Asked by Lana C from Melbourne
- 25-Feb-2013
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No. The iPad lacks any kind of interface to connect to any external hard drive. It's not designed to communicate with external hard drives. …More
- Answered by Will M from Charlottesville
- 26-Feb-2013
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Is this unit compatible with time machine?
- Asked by Sandra C from Indianapolis
- 14-Feb-2013
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Does this Buffalo have a Thunderbolt pass-thru so that other Thunderbolt accessories can be daisy-chained from it?
- Asked by Lynn L from Fellsmere
- 12-Nov-2012
Answer
No, it has to be at the end of the chain.
- Answered by Harald S from Boulder Creek
- 20-Nov-2012
Featured Question
Hi, I have a MacBook air, OS X 10.7.5, 4 GB, & Time Capsule. What would thunderbolt/USB 3.0 portable hard drive offer?
- Asked by Kathryn D M from Cranston
- 01-May-2013
