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    External Hard Drive Help (Mac)

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Mr D, Apr 2, 2009.

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    Mr D Notebook Consultant

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    I'm planning to get an external hard drive. I will either go with the Seagate FreeAgent Go or WD My Passport. I'm planning on purchasing the 500GB, but I have a question.

    I have a MBP, and I'm wondering if I can partition the external HD. I want to partition space for Time Machine, and have the other space for whatever else I want to put on there. Is this possible?

    If not, then it'd be almost pointless to get a portable external HD just for Time Machine.

    Thanks in advance!
     
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    Found the answer on MacRumors. Since I can't delete this thread...I'll post the solution for anyone else who wants to know.

     
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