Buffalo MiniStation 1 TB Thunderbolt / USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Thunderbolt Cable - HD-PA1.0TU3
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BUFFALO MiniStation 1 TB Thunderbolt / USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
Buffalo's MiniStation Thunderbolt offers easy plug and play storage featuring the revolutionary Thunderbolt technology for unparalleled transfer speeds and a USB port for universal connectivity. With speeds up to 10 Gbps, Thunderbolt is 2X FASTER than USB 3.0, giving you the fastest portable storage interface ever.
Thunderbolt Interface
Interface speeds up to 10 Gbps
Includes High Performance USB 3.0 port
Thunderbolt cable included
Time Machine compatibility
Adds storage to your Mac or PC computer
Dual Interface Portable Hard Drive
Perfect for creative professionals and multimedia enthusiast
MiniStation Thunderbolt is a high performance portable hard drive featuring the revolutionary Thunderbolt technology. Delivering the fastest interface speeds available, up to 10 Gbps, Thunderbolt is 2X faster than USB 3.0, giving you the fastest portable storage interface ever, perfect for creative professionals and multimedia enthusiasts. Housed in a sleek aluminum body, MiniStation Thunderbolt is a stylish storage companion for your laptop while on the go and at home. It includes a USB 3.0 port for convenience and universal connectivity. Instantly add capacity to your Mac or PC computer and use with Time Machine to back up and protect your important data. Its bus-powered interface requires no additional cables so transporting your data is hassle-free. MiniStation Thunderbolt is a complete portable Thunderbolt storage solution, simply plug it in to any available Thunderbolt or USB port on your Mac or PC computer and securely store files to take on the road.
UNPARALLELED SPEED
MiniStation Thunderbolt features the revolutionary Thunderbolt technology, raising the bar on how you transfer, store and transport data. Delivering speeds up to an amazing 10 Gbps, it is the fastest interface available, 2X FASTER than USB 3.0, ideal for creative professionals and multimedia enthusiasts.
Additionally, you can daisy-chain up to six Thunderbolt devices to maximize use of a single port.
USB COMPATIBILITY
Coupled with the lightning-fast Thunderbolt 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 and MiniStation Thunderbolt is pre-formatted for Mac computers but can easily be reformatted for use with PC
TIME MACHINE BACKUP
MiniStation Thunderbolt is pre-formatted for use with Mac and compatible with Time Machine for complete data backup. Schedule backups and automatically protect your important files with plug and play connectivity.
ALL CABLES INCLUDED
MiniStation Thunderbolt is a complete portable Thunderbolt storage solution, supplied with all necessary cables and components. Simply plug it in to any available Thunderbolt or USB port on your Mac or PC computer and instantly add capacity or securely store files to take on the road.
COMPACT AND CONVENIENT
Housed in a sleek aluminum body, MiniStation Thunderbolt is a stylish storage companion for your laptop while on the go and at home. Designed for mobility, it offers bus-powered portable storage for your data and for your on-the-go lifestyle. It works with Mac and PC so you can access your files from whichever computer you are on, even while away from home.
General
Device Type
Hard drive - external ( portable )
Capacity
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.0 / Thunderbolt
Internal Drive Interface
Serial ATA
Features
Bus Powered by USB, Apple Time Machine compatible, aluminum enclosure
Width
3.2 in
Depth
0.9 in
Height
5.1 in
Weight
9.3 oz
Performance
Interface Transfer Rate
10 Gbps (Thunderbolt) / 5.0 Gbps (USB 3.0)
Expansion & Connectivity
Interfaces
1 x USB 3.0 - 10 pin Micro-USB Type B ¦ 1 x Thunderbolt
Power
Power Source
USB bus, Thunderbolt bus
Software & System Requirements
OS Required
Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition, Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32/64-bits), Apple MacOS X 10.5 - 10.7
Miscellaneous
Cables Included
1 x SuperSpeed USB cable - external - 1.6 ft ¦ 1 x Thunderbolt cable - external - 1.6 ft
Portable Hard Drive Case - Black
Manufacturer: Case Logic
Your hard drive is fully portable in this ruggedly styled case. Your drive slides securely underneath the elastic band with its cords organized in the mesh slim pocket.
I bought this drive to use with my MacBook Pro for a portable backup. I am taking a trip next week which will verify portability, which I don't expect to be an issue.
I spent extra to get a Thunderbolt drive, because I want speed. It is fast...
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Fast!, 2013-03-21
By Tom Kunz
I purchased this drive to store my photos instead of putting them on my Mac Book Air. The drive is heavier than I expected and it runs a bit warm, but the speed is impressive. It is exactly what I needed as a companion to my MBA.
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Review, 2012-12-06
By Vineet Thapar
It was my first time ordering from this store and it was an absolute pleasure the way with which my questions were handled. From placing the order then sending the refund back and replying to queries on time made it look so easy. After my first tran...
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Greatly hard drive, 2012-11-24
By Tim
Worked out of the box without needing to format the drive: my MacBook Pro recognized it immediately. Came with both USB and Thunderbolt cables. The drive looks like Apple designed it. It is MUCH faster than the USB 2.0 old drive I was using. I a...
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Very nice Thunderbolt HD, 2012-11-24
By Tim
This drive came out of the box with both the USB and the Thunderbolt cables. I plugged the Thunderbolt cable into my MacBook Pro, wondering if I was going to have to format this thing, but no: my MacBook immediately recognized the drive and I simpl...
I bought this drive to use with my MacBook Pro for a portable backup. I am taking a trip next week which will verify portability, which I don't expect to be an issue.
I spent extra to get a Thunderbolt drive, because I want speed. It is fast...
I purchased this drive to store my photos instead of putting them on my Mac Book Air. The drive is heavier than I expected and it runs a bit warm, but the speed is impressive. It is exactly what I needed as a companion to my MBA.
