The only issue with FAT32 is the infamous 4 GB limitation on file size. I don't have that many files of that size or larger around, but I think the days of its viability as a filesystem are numbered, and have been for some time. I think there's also a limitation on total disk size, but can't recall what that is off hand. WIth that proviso in mind, go to town. Best, Zack. On Apr 6, 2011, at 3:20 PM, Gail the U. S. Male wrote:
> I just love my Western digital drives, and they work just fine, with all the > devices you want. I have a my passport portable USB drive, which is 500 GB, > doesn't use a wall outlet, and is fairly affordable. I got mine for under > $100. Just format it FAT32, and that will work with all your devices, I > believe. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sarah May > Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 2:35 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: looking for an external hard drive compatable for both mac and > pc > > > Hi Big Boy, > > My PC, Mac, and Braille Sense Plus don't have fire wire ports that I know > off. I know that all of these devices have USB ports though. So what > external hard drive should I go for then that will give me fast spped, lots > of memory, and not cost a lot? > > Thanks, > > Sarah > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of bigboy529 > Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 1:52 PM > To: MacVisionaries > Subject: Re: looking for an external hard drive compatable for both mac and > pc > > Hi I would rather go for a firewire drive as this would give you faster > transfer rates, go for a firewire drive if your mac, pc and other devices > have firewire ports. If not you also get hard drive enclosures which have > both a firewire and usb port... > > Ashley Cox wrote: >> Any usb drive should do. >> >> ash >> >> On 06/04/2011 18:52, Sarah May wrote: >>> >>> Hi List, >>> >>> I download a lot of books, movies, and music. I want to keep them >>> all in one place besides my hard drive on the Mac or PC. I have >>> been using compact flash cards and junk drives, known as memory >>> sticks, but they don't provide enough space where I can fit >>> everything all at once. I don't want to have to keep purchasing >>> expensive compact flash cards or memory sticks. A family member of >>> mine suggested that I should purchase an external hard drive. I >>> told her "that was a great idea!" Now if I do this, which one >>> should I purchase that will be compatable with both the Mac, PC, and >>> my Braille Sense Plus? I spend three days a week at dialysis where >>> I bring my Braille Sense Plus. I read books and watch movies and TV >>> shows while dialyizing. Hopefully, once I am more comfortable with the > Macbook, I'll bring that as well. >>> I want an external hard drive that will be compatable with all these >>> devices, have a lot of memory as well, but not cost me a fortune >>> either. If anyone has any great advice on this matter, I would >>> grately appreciate it. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Sarah >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
