Are there some UNbootable HD's?

[stubeeef]

I have been doing some searches and reading up on backup drives, and have a quick question.

It seems that usb drives are not bootable, is that correct?
Is there a firewire bus powered drive?
Would it be bootable?

Thanks

using superduper, if it matters

 

[mwpeters8182]

I have been doing some searches and reading up on backup drives, and have a quick question.

It seems that usb drives are not bootable, is that correct?
Is there a firewire bus powered drive?
Would it be bootable?

Thanks

using superduper, if it matters

Why are you looking for a drive that is specifically not bootable? Any IDE/SATA drive won't boot if it doesn't have software on it - it can be used just for backups.

MWP

 

[stubeeef]

Why are you looking for a drive that is specifically not bootable? Any IDE/SATA drive won't boot if it doesn't have software on it - it can be used just for backups.

MWP

Late nite dumb wording, sorry!

I am looking for a bootable bus powered drive, if there is such a thing. Thanks for straightening me out.

 

[stubeeef]

Google enough and you can always find help.

http://www.macworld.com/2005/05/reviews/fwharddrivesportable/index.php

 

[hayduke]

For what its worth...

I have a bootable, bus-powered, 2.5" external firewire drive that I use for back-ups. I even drag it around with me so I can restore on the go. Its sort of like taking an umbrella with you everywhere you go. If you have it, it won't rain. If you don't have it... 😱

 

[stubeeef]

I have a bootable, bus-powered, 2.5" external firewire drive that I use for back-ups. I even drag it around with me so I can restore on the go. Its sort of like taking an umbrella with you everywhere you go. If you have it, it won't rain. If you don't have it... 😱

what brand? how long have you had it? Are you happy with it?