Question 1

Does this HD have build in encryption? so at rest data can not be read with out the key?

Accepted Answer

No, it does not. You could run software to encrypt the data, but it does not come with any.

Question 2

Does the unit have to be reformatted for use with Macs or is it plug and play?

Accepted Answer

Not sure about MACs but it was formatted for my Win-10 appropriately.  There is some software on the device for MACs but I didn't pay any attention to it.

I am going to assume that since the interface is USB that there is some commonality between the OS's for commands.  It is not a direct attach to a buss.

Question 3

Will this work with more than one mac computer?

Accepted Answer

If you mean physically pugging it into more than one Mac...YES.
If. you mean having it on your network and being able to access if from more than one Mac...YES.
But you have to know how to configure your network to do so.

Question 4

Will this work as a game drive for a laptop with the 3.0 USB?

Accepted Answer

It should, just understand power also comes through the USB (which makes it portable) but it is slower than a normal drive in reading and writing information. I am not a gamer so I do not know how much data is moved.

Question 5

I do not like black color; does it come in blue or red?

Accepted Answer

Hello Kim,

Thank you for contacting us in regards to your question.

Sadly, this will just be in a black color. I do know WD has different color choices.

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Newegg Support

Question 6

Does this work with all devices? etc. Windows, Macs?

Accepted Answer

Hello,

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Yes, this external hdd will support most devices.

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Newegg Support

Question 7

Would this work with a MacBook Pro?

Accepted Answer

Hello Sara,

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Yes, this external HDD will work with your MacBook Pro. Rest assured.

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Newegg Support

Question 8

What is the RPM and Cashe ?

Accepted Answer

Hello,

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5400 rpm.

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Newegg Support

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