Can I boot from this drive (OS 10.x for my Intel core duo Mac)?

I am not sure about being able to boot however I do have dual format Mac and windows. This is a premium drive and I would assume you could boot from it but I am not sure.

I want to use this as a backup drive for an older MacBook Pro that has Firewire 800 as well as Thunderbolt but has USB 2.0, not USB 3.0. Does purchase of this drive include cables for all 3, i.e, Thunderbolt, Firewire 800, and USB 3, so that the drive can be powered up by connecting to either Thunderbolt or Firewire 800? The USB 3 is good for future purposes if I upgrade my MacBook Pro. Thank you.

The drive is fully compatible with Firewire 800, USB 2.0 or USB 3.0. I just tested it on a USB 2.0 port in a windows desktop, and another in a Linux laptop, and it spun at full speed and passed a read/write test. The device includes a Firewwre 800 cable (male to male), and a proprietary USB cable, as it common on G Drives (the back of their devices is often non standard USB). According to G Drive's specs, it is not compatible with Apple Thunderbolt. It does have two Firewire 800 ports on the back.

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USB 3.0 and FireWire,7200 RPM
Integrated heat-sink for near silent operation and cooling
Bus-powered
Works with Time Machine, formatted for Mac OS
Plug-and-play on Mac OS
3-year limited warranty

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Brand	G-Technology
Series	G-DRIVE mini
Model	0G02576
Type	External

Performance
Capacity	1TB
RPM	7200 RPM
Cache	16MB

Configuration
Interface	USB 3.0 / 2 x Firewire800

Software
Operating Systems Supported	Mac OSX 10.5 or higher Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7

Features
Features	High-Speed Portable Hard Drive Weighing in at less than 9 oz, the G-DRIVE mini comes with a reduced form factor making it perfect those on the go. With a capacity of up to 1TB of storage space you can store important documents, MP3s, digital video and digital photo files. The system can withstand up to 100 G's of shock to ensure your data is protected against the bumps and bruises encountered on the road. G-DRIVE mini is bus powered eliminating the need to carry an external AC power supply. G-DRIVE mini features a fan-less cooling system and a 7200RPM drive. Easy to Setup - Time Machine Ready G-DRIVE mini comes preformatted HFS+ with Journaling and is Time Machine ready right out of the box. A simple initialization is all it takes to prepare G-DRIVE mini for use with Windows systems. Optional Power Adapter Typically, no AC power supply is necessary. The G-DRIVE mini is bus powered to eliminate the need to carry around an external AC power supply to use the drive. However, some computer systems may not supply adequate power via USB, which keeps the G-DRIVE mini from properly spinning up. If this is the case, it may become necessary to use an optional AC power adapter. Simply plug the optional power adapter into the G-DRIVE mini and attach the other end to a surge protector or wall outlet. Dimensions (L x W x H): 4.94 x 3.19 x .86" (125 x 81 x 22 mm) Weight: 1.14 lb (0.58 kg)

Package Contents
Package Contents	0G02576 USB Cable (3.0 backwards compatible with USB 2.0) 2 x FireWire Cables (800; 800 to 400) Protective Carrying Case

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First Listed on Newegg	November 28, 2012

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