My best option for the MacBook Pro?

[ayeying]

ok so answer me this. if i was to attempt to copy my mac hd to an externally attached computer using the exact config that you have in that screenshot - would it allow me to do so? you have booted from the drive that you want to copy to the external. i thought you couldnt completely copy everything from a drive that was booted, is my question.

I don't see why not... but I haven't tried that one yet. I heard you can though. I personally use Carbon Copy Cloner, it's easy and simple.

 

[DoFoT9]

I don't see why not... but I haven't tried that one yet. I heard you can though. I personally use Carbon Copy Cloner, it's easy and simple.

i thought it wouldnt have worked because of the basic rules of file preservation/permissions. i might try it later though to see what happens.

 

[thecoolone1]

Wow, I've learned so much about Hard Drives and etc in this thread alone! Thanks for all the help, It's really much appreciated.

I think I'm leaning more towards a WD 320GB or 500GB HDD. Is there any cheap enclosures anyone knows of to use for this process, just to get the job done?

I was looking at this one http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/USB2/OWC_Express from OWC but I don't know if there is something "better" or something "cheaper" that does the same exact thing.

 

[ayeying]

i thought it wouldnt have worked because of the basic rules of file preservation/permissions. i might try it later though to see what happens.

It works. I'm doing it right now.

 

[DoFoT9]

It works. I'm doing it right now.

impressive! that changes everything!! no need for stupid cloning programs anymore.