I would like to buy external ssd that I can use on multiple devices (bootable clones on partitions) want it to work with usb (2008 mac book) up to thunderbolt 2
Not sure how to put that together & don’t want to buy something that isn’t compatible but prefer the newest fastest.
Any suggestions about how & what
I was considering seagate T5 ? or buying an ssd & installing it in an enclosure (thunderbolt 2) if I can find that. Then getting an adapter, but I am still confused about usb C / thunderbolt 3 and the difference between that and thunderbolt 2 (mac book 2015)
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=== Update (04/24/2022) ===
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Please, I have the following 2015 Macbook pro with a 1TB ssd drive:
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MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
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* 3.1 GHz Intel Core i7
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* 16 GB 1867 MHz DDR3
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* Intel Iris Graphics 6100 1536 MB
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* The SSD drive says on it (approximately—hard to read):
Because of internal water damage, it is not making proper contact. Apple told me the drive is OK, and pulled it out, suggesting I use an external SSD enclosure. I’ve ordered 2 they recommended though, and they are not compatible—the pins don’t line-up, and there a little ridge that doesn’t line-up correctly.
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Can anyone please recommend/send a link to a compatible external ssd enclosure? Thunderbolt 2 would be the first preference, for speed, and to free-up one of the usb ports. If not, perhaps a Thunderbolt 3 enclosure, then maybe I can use an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to 2 adapter? If not, just a usb version.
I would like to buy external ssd that I can use on multiple devices (bootable clones on partitions) want it to work with usb (2008 mac book) up to thunderbolt 2
Not sure how to put that together & don’t want to buy something that isn’t compatible but prefer the newest fastest.
Any suggestions about how & what
I was considering seagate T5 ? or buying an ssd & installing it in an enclosure (thunderbolt 2) if I can find that. Then getting an adapter, but I am still confused about usb C / thunderbolt 3 and the difference between that and thunderbolt 2 (mac book 2015)
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=== Update (04/24/2022) ===
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Please, I have the following 2015 Macbook pro with a 1TB ssd drive:
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+
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
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+
* 3.1 GHz Intel Core i7
+
* 16 GB 1867 MHz DDR3
+
* Intel Iris Graphics 6100 1536 MB
+
* The SSD drive says on it (approximately—hard to read):
Because of internal water damage, it is not making proper contact. Apple told me the drive is OK, and pulled it out, suggesting I use an external SSD enclosure. I’ve ordered 2 they recommended though, and they are not compatible—the pins don’t line-up, and there a little ridge that doesn’t line-up correctly.
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+
Can anyone please recommend/send a link to a compatible external ssd enclosure? Thunderbolt 2 would be the first preference, for speed, and to free-up one of the usb ports. If not, perhaps a Thunderbolt 3 enclosure, then maybe I can use an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to 2 adapter? If not, just a usb version.
I would like to buy external ssd that I can use on multiple devices (bootable clones on partitions) want it to work with usb (2008 mac book) up to thunderbolt 2
Not sure how to put that together & don’t want to buy something that isn’t compatible but prefer the newest fastest.
Any suggestions about how & what
I was considering seagate T5 ? or buying an ssd & installing it in an enclosure (thunderbolt 2) if I can find that. Then getting an adapter, but I am still confused about usb C / thunderbolt 3 and the difference between that and thunderbolt 2 (mac book 2015)
I would like to buy external ssd that I can use on multiple devices (bootable clones on partitions) want it to work with usb (2008 mac book) up to thunderbolt 2
Not sure how to put that together & don’t want to buy something that isn’t compatible but prefer the newest fastest.
Any suggestions about how & what
I was considering seagate T5 ? or buying an ssd & installing it in an enclosure (thunderbolt 2) if I can find that. Then getting an adapter, but I am still confused about usb C / thunderbolt 3 and the difference between that and thunderbolt 2 (mac book 2015)