Hard Drive: 2 TB ULTRA Portable Item model number: WDBMWV0020BBK-NESN
Bundled Software: Automatic Backup Software Included
•USB 3.0 connectivity
•Automatic and cloud backup
•Password protection and hardware encryption
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OSX has built in support for NTFS drives, so yes.
NTFS support is read-only on recent versions of OS X (including 10.9). You need a third-party driver like this for full NTFS support: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/122538
If you're using the drive with Macs only, just reformat the drive to HFS+ using Disk Utilty. If you want to share the drive between OS X and Windows, I recommend formatting it as exFAT (which is natively supported by recent versions of both OS X and Windows) rather than using third-party NTFS solutions.
Wow, thanks for the negs — I was just trying to help. Care to correct me if you think I'm giving bad or erroneous advice?
OSX can natively support NTFS. You just have to enable it. http://ntfsonmac.com/
There are also plenty of free third party software then enable NTFS. e.g. http://ntfsmounter.com/
@terlalu I thought about mentioning the hack you linked to, but I really don't recommend it since it's pretty buggy. Your link even gives this warning: "WARNING: Native NTFS write support is disabled for a reason. There are users who reported it may courrpt your drive. Use at your own risk."
I enabled NTFS write on one of my drives using that hack, just as a test, and the files I copied over sometimes wouldn't show up when I plugged the drive into my Windows machine — but they still occupied space on the drive. It's not a reliable solution for important data, IMHO.
Also, the NTFS Mounter utility you linked to was last updated in 2009. If you really must go with a free solution, NTFS-3G (in your first link) is probably your best bet.
Yes, just needs reformatting.
I use them with ExFAT and password protection and the disk can be accessed from both windows and mac without the fat32 limitations
What's the difference between Ultra and non-ultra?
Thanks
The main thing is that Ultra is slimmer than the non-ultra.
Correct me if i'm wrong, but I'm seeing it as $114.99, free shipping.
EDIT: Oh, I suppose that USD…how embarrassing >///>
how thick is this?
would it be possible to crack open the HDD and chuck it in the ps4?
No, the drive in these is a WD20NMVW which has an integrated USB port rather than a standard SATA port. If you need a bare 2.5" 2TB drive, consider the Toshiba Canvio Basics instead, which has a standard SATA drive (and removable non-soldered SATA-to-USB adaptor).
The drive height of these 2.5" 2TB drives (both by WD and Toshiba) is 15mm, which makes it too thick for many confined spaces (e.g. most laptops), so you'll need to be absolutely sure it'll fit. Since I don't have a PS4 yet, I don't know if one will fit. :P
How is this better (is it better?) than $139 WD 2.5" 2TB Elements from MSY (http://msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=11591)? Does Elements have metal case (Ultra has plastic according to link above)?
The Elements has no encryption and password protection and no software is enclosed.
Package Contents Elements
USB 3.0 portable hard drive
USB cable
Quick Install Guide
Other than that the Ultra is slimmer and lighter and a later model that the Elements
Great deal. Can this be used with a mac?