Questions & Answers for WD 500GB My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drive
WD 500GB My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drive
22 Questions + 11 Answers
22 Questions from the Community
-
-
Will the My Passport for Mac work on iPad 3?
- Asked by Craig H from Valencia
- May 5, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate
-
can I back up 2 different computers with 1 hard drive?
- Asked by Gary C from New Canaan
- Apr 6, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate
AnswerYes you can. I back up both my iMac and MacBook Pro with one of these. I split the drive into 2 partitions for this.
- Answered by Frits D from Repentigny
- Apr 12, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Would this drive work with the AirPort Extreme?
- Asked by Diljot G from Winnipeg
- Apr 18, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate
-
How do I tell when my Passport is done backing up? And is there a way to find evidence on my computer?
- Asked by Kylee T from Clyde Hill
- Apr 13, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate
-
physical size
What is the physical size of this unit please
- Asked by Julian W
- Mar 17, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Will this work on my 2008 iMac desk top computer?
- Asked by R C from Burleson
- Apr 15, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Can I use this for my imac at home? I bought mine in 2009
- Asked by Karen D from Pleasanton
- Mar 10, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate
AnswerYes, you can use it with your 2009 iMac.
The iMac 2009 specifications indicate:
- One FireWire 800 port
- Total of six USB 2.0 ports: four ports on computer, two ports on wired keyboard.
Of those four USB 2.0 ports on the rear of your iMac, One of them can be used to power and use this WD 2TB drive. Just realize that you won't be achieving the super fast USB 3.0 speeds because the 2009 iMac doesn't support USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s max.), only the slower USB 2.0 (480Mb/s max.). But for nearly everyone out there, USB 2.0 is still fast enough (especially for music & picture storage or a Time Machine backup)- Answered by David C from Beaumont
- Mar 13, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Is this Harddrive compatible for music and movie playback on plasma tvs?
- Asked by Rhiannon C from Greenvale
- Apr 2, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Can I use this for my macbook pro OSX 106.8? If it does not, then what should I use for external storage?
Does it come with software AND have software already installed, so that it works as soon as it is plugged in?
- Asked by John R from Nashville
- Apr 7, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Specs say:Power Power Source: External power supply Does this mean it needs to be plugged into an outlet vs running off just the USB?
Does it need to be plugged in? It doesn't mention that a power cord comes in the box.
Other models state BUS powered by USB. Which i assume means no power cord necessary.- Asked by Vicky N from Helotes
- Jan 14, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate
AnswerNo need to connect to power source.
- Answered by Wendy V from Brunswick West
- Mar 4, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Can it Be formatted in ExFat format?
- Asked by Carlos C from Calgary
- Apr 1, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate
-
is it imac 27 last generation compatible
- Asked by Alberto T from San Bernardino
- Feb 12, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate
-
can i get a flash drive for my mini ipad
i want to work on my i pad and tranfer my files back and forth.
also gan i get microsoft word on my ipad- Asked by Denise G from Goulburn
- Feb 22, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Can i connect via airport extreme to multiple laptops?
- Asked by Don U from Fort Worth
- Feb 21, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Answer
Yes you can. Configure it in your mac computer.
- Answered by Jon V from Antelope
- Jan 26, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Can I access hard drive from wireless Mac Pro
- Asked by Shirley K from Redland Bay
- Dec 25, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
AnswerAny mac computer is accessible.
- Answered by Jon V from Antelope
- Jan 26, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Is it Thunderbolt compatible?
Is there a Thunderbolt cable designed for this Portable Hard Drive? Would it make it faster?
- Asked by Miguel R from Chilliwack
- Dec 23, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Will this also work on a PC?
I also need this to work on a PC running Windows XP - I am upgrading from my old, ancient PC to a shiny new Mac Mini. I mainly need this for transferring files, after that I will back up with it.
- Asked by David L from Armidale
- Jan 3, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate
-
what are the physical dimensions of Western Digital 1TB My Passport USB 3.0 Hard Drive for Mac?
- Asked by Michael R from Preston
- Dec 5, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
AnswerIt is super small. About 3.5" by 2.5" and about a half an inch wide max. Weighs less than a pound. Suer easy, I highly suggest it.
- Answered by Diane L from Bellevue
- Dec 26, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate