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Connect your Thunderbolt-equipped Mac to a high-performance 10/100/1000Base-T network with this Apple® MD463ZM/A Thunderbolt-to-Gigabit Ethernet adapter that features a built-in cable for simple setup.
 
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Poor Design But...Does The Job
on April 7, 2017
Posted by: iTdude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Thought it was stupid that Apple would omit such a vital connection on their new MACs, but that's Apple. It's just another way to get a few more dollars in accessory sales.
Anyway the device works but the design is flawed. It "slips" into the Thunderbolt slot without any secure "snap". This allows it to slip out if you're not careful. I have read reviews on other forums that over time the adapter due to it's awkward length, causes the Thunderbolt slot to become loose.
So if need a wired Internet connection or peer-to-peer, this is your ONLY option.
My Best Buy number: 0013139018
My Best Buy number: 0013139018
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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The WD Elements External Portable Hard Drive offers reliable storage, fast data transfer rates and universal connectivity with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices to back up your files on the go. With 1TB of memory, this portable hard drive provides ample data storage space in a compact device.
 
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Nice HDD For Price
on March 18, 2017
Posted by: iTdude
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Compact size, easy to use, PC and MAC compatible. Not the fastest drive on the market but will handle most storage needs for backups. I probably would not use this as a NAS drive due to its slower access speed.
My Best Buy number: 0013139018
My Best Buy number: 0013139018
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The WD Elements External Portable Hard Drive offers reliable storage, fast data transfer rates and universal connectivity with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices to back up your files on the go. With 1TB of memory, this portable hard drive provides ample data storage space in a compact device.
 

does this work with chromebooks?

Sure, any external drive should work. Depending on your storage needs you might be better served with a high capacity flash drive. It would be an easier portable solution.
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The WD Elements External Portable Hard Drive offers reliable storage, fast data transfer rates and universal connectivity with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices to back up your files on the go. With 1TB of memory, this portable hard drive provides ample data storage space in a compact device.
 

Does it works with iMac Time Machine?

Sure, any external HDD will work with Time Machine back up...as long as it's formatted in MAC OS Extended (Journaled) or NTSF. I prefer NTSF because it's MAC and Windows compatible, meaning you can use the stored files on both types of computers. If you only intend on using the back up files on a MAC then the OS Extended would be the better choice.
To read and write on an NTSF drive with a MAC you may need to install a driver, I use Paragon NTFS. It depends on your MAC, newer systems have the necessary drivers installed.
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