10 best buffalo mac external hard drives

Product description

Ministation Thunderbolt is a high performance portable hard drive featuring the revolutionary Thunderbolt technology. Delivering the fastest interface speeds available, up to 10 Gbps, Thunderbolt is 2x faster than USB 3. 0, giving you the fastest portable storage interface ever, Perfect for creative professionals and multimedia enthusiasts. Housed in a sleek aluminum body, MiniStation Thunderbolt is a stylish storage companion for your laptop while on the go and at home. It includes a USB 3. 0 port for convenience and universal connectivity. Instantly add capacity to your Mac or PC computer and use with time Machine to back up and protect your important data. Its bus-powered interface requires no additional cables so transporting your data is hassle-free. Ministation Thunderbolt is a complete portable Thunderbolt storage solution, Simply plug it in to any available Thunderbolt or USB port on your Mac or PC computer and securely store files to take on the road.

• Perfect for creative professionals and multimedia enthusiasts
• Time Machine compatibility
• Includes high performance USB 3.0 port
• Interface speeds up to 10 Gbps
• Thunderbolt 2 interface with cable included
• Comes formatted in HFS+ for use with Macs
• Can be formatted to NTFS for use with PCs
• TAA compliant - Made in Japan

Product features

About Buffalo

Buffalo Americas is a leading provider of easy-to-use technology solutions and reliable pre- and post-sales support with over 45 years in existence. We build top-quality storage, networking, and other technology-related solutions that simplify your experience and deliver a solid return on your investment.

Our network attached storage (NAS) devices, many with scale-as-you-go options, are installed with pre-tested hard drives that eliminate the hassle of sourcing and testing drives, saving you time and money.

MiniStation Thunderbolt

MiniStation Thunderbolt offers easy plug-and-play storage, featuring the revolutionary Thunderbolt interface for unparalleled transfer speeds and a USB port for universal connectivity. With speeds up to 10 Gbps, MiniStation Thunderbolt offers speeds 2X FASTER than USB 3.0. Perfect as a PC or Mac portable hard drive, the MiniStation Thunderbolt offers one of the fastest connection interfaces available.

Unparalleled Speed

The MiniStation Thunderbolt portable hard drive features the revolutionary Thunderbolt 2 storage technology, raising the bar on how you transfer, store and transport data. Delivering speeds up to an amazing 10 Gbps, this portable Thunderbolt drive uses the fastest interface available, 2X FASTER than USB 3.0, ideal for creative professionals and multimedia enthusiasts.

Easy to Use Storage

MiniStation Thunderbolt provides reliable, easy to use portable storage to quickly expand the capacity of your PC or Mac computer with Thunderbolt 2 support and universal USB 3.0 plug-and-play connectivity.

USB Compatibility

Coupled with the lightning-fast Thunderbolt 2 interface is a USB 3.0 port for universal connectivity and backwards compatibility with USB 2.0. The MiniStation Thunderbolt portable hard drive is pre-formatted for Mac computers but can easily be reformatted for use with PCs.

Time Machine Backup

The MiniStation Thunderbolt portable hard drive is pre-formatted for use with Mac and compatible with Time Machine for complete data backup. Schedule backups and automatically protect your important files with this powerful Mac portable hard drive.

Product description

Buffalo's DriveStation Axis Velocity is an easy to use external hard drive designed for simple and secure storage and backup. Equipped with a high speed 7200 RPM hard drive and USB 3. 0 support, DriveStation Axis Velocity boasts extremely fast file transfers and is backward compatible with USB 2. 0 for use with nearly any PC or Mac. Optional 256-bit AES hardware encryption offers government-grade protection so you can rest assured your data is safe, and its unique chassis design can stand upright or lay flat for placement just about anywhere. It ships complete with Buffalo Tools, a feature-rich software suite designed to enhance computer performance and the day-to-day digital life of Windows PC consumers: boost transfer speeds by up to 5X over USB 2. 0, conserve energy and battery consumption and perform PC backups. DriveStation Axis Velocity is the perfect solution for quickly expanding storage or backing up your computer.

• 7200 RPM hard drive for extremely fast file transfers
• USB 3. 0 PC compatible plug-and-play. Compatible w/ Mac after formatting
• Schedule automatic backups for your PC with Buffalo Backup Utility
• Optional 256-bit AES hardware encryption provides an extra level of data protection
• Time Machine support offers scheduled backups for protecting Mac computers
• eco Manager energy efficiency tool conserves energy and reduces battery consumption
• Turbo PC and TurboCopy enhances file transfer performance

Product features

About Buffalo

Buffalo Americas is a leading provider of easy-to-use technology solutions and reliable pre- and post-sales support with over 45 years in existence. We build top-quality storage, networking, and other technology-related solutions that simplify your experience and deliver a solid return on your investment.

Our network attached storage (NAS) devices, many with scale-as-you-go options, are installed with pre-tested hard drives that eliminate the hassle of sourcing and testing drives, saving you time and money.

DriveStation Axis Velocity

DriveStation Axis Velocity is an easy to use 1-drive USB 3.0 solution designed for simple and secure storage and backup. Equipped with a high speed hard drive, DriveStation Axis Velocity boasts extremely fast file transfers and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 for use with nearly any PC or Mac. Optional 256-bit AES hardware encryption offers excellent data protection, and its unique design allows for easy placement just about anywhere.

Fast 7200 RPM Hard Drive

Equipped with a high speed 7200 RPM hard drive and USB 3.0 support, the DriveStation Axis Velocity boasts extremely fast file transfers and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 for use with nearly any PC or Mac.

Hardware Encryption

Optional 256-bit AES Full Disk Encryption (FDE) protects your data from unauthorized access. Simply assign a password to the hard drive at setup and your data is shielded from wandering eyes.

Easy to Use Storage

With terabytes of storage, the DriveStation Axis Velocity provides a reliable, easy to use storage solution to quickly expand the capacity of your PC computers with universal USB 3.0 plug-and-play. The DriveStation Axis Velocity is compatible with Macs after formatting.

Easy Scheduled Backup

The DriveStation Axis Velocity is perfect for backing up your important files. Disaster and hard drive failures can occur unexpectedly. Don't leave your important files and treasured memories in the hands of chance. Schedule regular backups for your PC with Buffalo Backup Utility or use Time Machine for your Mac.

Flexible Positioning

The DriveStation Axis Velocity features a sleek, attractive chassis that can be positioned vertically or horizontally, adapting to the location it is used in for efficient use of space. Stand it upright on your home office desktop or lay it flat below your TV as part of your media center.

Buffalo Tools

Buffalo Tools is a feature-rich suite of optional software included on the Buffalo DriveStation. Any or all of the following components of Buffalo Tools may be installed on Windows PCs: Buffalo's Backup Utility, TurboPC, eco Manager, Secure Lock

Product description

The Ministation offers high speed USB 3.0 portable storage in a compact and lightweight chassis. With bus-powered USB 3.0 support and backward compatibility with USB 2.0, it works with nearly any PC or Mac and offers quick plug-and-play setup. The Ministation is easy to transport and it's USB powered so there are no additional cables to manage and no need for a separate power source. Simply plug it into any available USB port on your computer and instantly add capacity or store files to take on the road. Included with the Ministation is Buffalo's multipurpose Buffalo Tools utility suite designed to enhance Windows PC performance and user experience, including Turbo for up to 4X faster transfers. Additionally, you can use the Ministation with Buffalo Backup Utility, free with purchase, or Time Machine to back up your important information and memories. Store, back up and transport your content with Super Speed connectivity.

• Compact design for your home office or on the go
• USB 3. 0 offers universal connectivity for PC and Mac computers
• PC Compatible plug-and-play. Compatible w/ Mac after formatting.
• Easy to use storage and backup
• Schedule automatic backups for PC computers with Buffalo Backup Utility
• Time Machine support offers scheduled backups for protecting Mac computers
• Turbo PC and TurboCopy enhances file transfer performance

Product features

About Buffalo

Buffalo Americas is a leading provider of easy-to-use technology solutions and reliable pre- and post-sales support with over 45 years in existence. We build top-quality storage, networking, and other technology-related solutions that simplify your experience and deliver a solid return on your investment.

Our network attached storage (NAS) devices, many with scale-as-you-go options, are installed with pre-tested hard drives that eliminate the hassle of sourcing and testing drives, saving you time and money.

Buffalo MiniStation PCF

MiniStation offers high speed USB 3.0 bus-powered portable storage in a compact and lightweight chassis. With USB 3.0 support and backward compatibility with USB 2.0, it works with nearly any PC or Mac, providing interface speeds up to 5 Gbps.

Easy to Use Storage

MiniStation provides reliable, easy to use portable storage to quickly expand the capacity of your PC or Mac computer with universal USB 3.0 plug-and-play.

Easy Scheduled Backup

Schedule regular backups for your PC with Buffalo Backup Utility or use Time Machine for your Mac. Protect all of your data, down to the last byte.

BUFFALO TOOLS

Buffalo Tools is a feature-rich suite of optional software included on Buffalo's MiniStation. Any or all of the following components of Buffalo Tools may be installed on Windows PCs.

• Buffalo's Backup Utility is a featured backup software for Windows PCs and can be used to back up one or multiple computers with a single Buffalo external hard drive.
• eco Manager helps to conserve energy and reduce battery consumption by regulating the power usage of the hard drive.
• TurboPC includes two components to enhance file transfer performance with external hard drives. It also includes TurboCopy which provides additional system adjustments to increase performance substantially.
• SecureLock software for Windows provides complete control of the data encryption on your Buffalo external hard drive, providing password protection and software data encryption.

Product description

Buffalo's Drive Station Duo is a two drive, RAID enabled USB 3. 0 storage solution for small servers, creative professionals, offices and consumers who need redundant and high performance external storage. Equipped with two high-performance optimized hard drives, Drive Station Duo is designed for continuous 24/7/365 operation with enhanced RAID performance. It supports RAID 0/1 flexible capacity or redundancy. With USB 3. 0 support and backward compatibility with USB 2. 0, Drive Station Duo works with almost any PC or Mac computer, or it can be connected to a storage server for fast office backup. Equipped with Nova BACKUP Business Essentials software, Drive Station Duo can back up any PC including Windows Servers and Exchange and SQL data stores. Plus, user replaceable hard drives offer easy maintenance with no tools required. Drive Station Duo features the redundancy and performance required for demanding professional and server applications.

• Pre-tested NAS-grade hard drives included – with RAID pre-configured
• Premium desktop attached storage (DAS): ideal for creative professionals, small office users, server backup and consumers
• 3 year wty with 24/7 North American-based support
• PC Compatible plug-and-play. Compatible w/ Mac after formatting.
• Schedule automatic backups for your PC or office server with nova backup Buffalo Edition
• Time Machine support offers scheduled backups for protecting Mac computers
• 4 TB – 2 drives included - ships in RAID 1 = 2 TB usable capacity

User questions & answers

Question:	is it normal the Drive noise (sounds like raining on an window AC) when accessing the drive heavy. I deleted 70,000 files of 111 gig of test data
Answer:	The DriveStation Duo comes set up in RAID 1. Under heavy access, the drive will make noise since it is deleting from both of its HDDs att he same time.
Question:	I have a wd my book and i wish to use the drives (wd nas reds 3tb) in a drivestation, but i hear that wd encripts there drives, what to do
Answer:	We are not sure about the encryption, but it is unlikely that the RAID would function across both units anyway.
Question:	Does this product have 2 4-TB drives or 2 2-TB drives
Answer:	Capacity for 2 drives. Each 4 TB. Can be configured mirrored for capacity of 4 TB or a single partition across drives fro 8 TB.Mirrored means if one drive fails you don't loose any data.
Question:	I understand the drives are formated in Unix, if the box craps, will Windows10 directly read the drives or is all lost
Answer:	If a drive fails, easy to drop in a new one. If hardware fails, I would suggest searching buffalo's support site for user experiences with that. Data recovery of individual drives is not easy if I recall. I have owned 4 over more than decade, only had one drive failure. Recommend their products

Product features

DriveStation Duo

Buffalo's DriveStation Duo is a 2-drive, RAID enabled USB 3.0 storage solution ideal for small servers, creative professionals, offices and consumers who need redundant, high-performance external storage. Equipped with two optimized hard drives, DriveStation Duo features the redundancy and performance required for demanding professional and server applications.

RAID 0

DriveStation Duo provides users the flexibility to easily maximize capacity or protect their data using RAID redundancy.

RAID 0 combines all drives into a single array offering maximum storage capacity with no redundancy.

RAID 1

DriveStation Duo provides users the flexibility to easily maximize capacity or protect their data using RAID redundancy.

RAID 1 offers maximum redundancy by mirroring both drives. Data is automatically duplicated, so that if one drive fails, the data is kept safe on the other.

Product description

MiniStation Extreme NFC is a rugged portable hard drive equipped with a unique wrap-around USB cable and secure hardware encryption. Built in NFC technology allows users to unlock and access files on their hard drive using the included smartcard without having to remember a password and protects your data in case of loss. MiniStation Extreme NFC features US Military Standard shock protection with a ruggedized chassis and specialized bumpers designed to absorb and transfer shock away from the hard disk due to accidental bumps and drops from up to 1. 2 meters and is water and dust resistant. Simply plug the convenient wrap-around cable into any available USB port on your computer and instantly add capacity or store files to take on the road; with 256-bit AES hardware encryption, you can rest assured your data is safe, wherever you go. Store, back up and transport your content safely and securely.

• USB PC Compatible plug-and-play. Compatible w/ Mac after formatting.
• Ruggedized (mil-spec)
• Hardware Encryption
• NFC technology
• Water and Dust Resistant
• Integrated Wrap-around USB 3.0 Cable
• TAA compliant - Made in Japan
• 3-year manufacturer's wnty

Product features

About Buffalo

Buffalo Americas is a leading provider of easy-to-use technology solutions and reliable pre- and post-sales support with over 45 years in existence. We build top-quality storage, networking, and other technology-related solutions that simplify your experience and deliver a solid return on your investment.

Our network attached storage (NAS) devices, many with scale-as-you-go options, are installed with pre-tested hard drives that eliminate the hassle of sourcing and testing drives, saving you time and money.

MiniStation Extreme NFC

MiniStation Extreme NFC is a rugged portable hard drive equipped with a unique wrap-around USB cable and secure hardware encryption. Built-in NFC technology allows users to unlock and access files on their hard drive using the included smartcard without having to remember a password.

Product description

BUFFALO drive station DDR is an easy to use, High performance USB 3.0 desktop hard drive that offers Ultra fast transfer speeds, comparable to SSD. Combining the high capacity of an HDD with 1 GB of DRAM cache, drive station DDR provides ssd-like performance. With blazing fast transfer speeds up to 408 MB/s, It is up to 3x faster than USB 3.0 and 10x faster than USB 2.0. Perfect for any PC or Mac, it's backward compatible with USB 2.0, and its unique chassis design can stand upright or lay flat for placement just about anywhere. It ships complete with BUFFALO tools, a feature-rich software suite designed to enhance computer performance and the day-to-day digital life of Windows PC consumers; boost performance, conserve energy and battery consumption and perform PC backups. Drive station DDR is the perfect solution for easily expanding storage or backing up your computer with Ultra fast file transfers.

• Blazing fast USB Hard Drive with SSD like transfer speeds
• Megacache Accelerator greatly increases transfer speeds up to 2.3x faster
• Utilizes 1 GB of DRAM cache with speeds up to 408 MB/s
• Includes Buffalo Tools to manage your back ups and more
• Compatible with Mac and PC
• Unique form fits anywhere
• Class leading 3 year warranty with 24/7 technical support

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the input voltage
Answer:	12V
Question:	What kind of hdd include
Answer:	It is the standard HDD that came with the DriveStation. I have not changed it
Question:	can this be used as a nas
Answer:	I don't think so. Unless you could figure out a way to network a USB device but at that point you're better off buying a product meant to be a NAS. FYI, my unit failed after 1 month. Don't buy this product.
Question:	Does this product include a USB 3.0 cable
Answer:	Marcel, it has been a few months since I bought (then returned) the unit. I recall it having a USB cable. Richard

Product features

DriveStation DDR

Buffalo's DriveStation DDR is a 1-drive high performance USB 3.0 desktop attached storage device that offers ultra fast transfer speeds, comparable to SSD. Combining the high capacity of an HDD with the performance of DDR3 RAM, DriveStation DDR utilizes 1 GB of DRAM cache for blazing fast transfers, up to 408 Mbps. DriveStation DDR is the perfect solution for easily expanding storage or backing up your computer with ultra fast file transfers.

MegaCache Accelerator

DriveStation DDR includes a 1 GB DRAM cache system to greatly accelerate file transfer performance - up to 2.3x

faster! MegaCache Accelerator offers automatic enhancements with plug-and-play setup, with no utilities or special software to install.

Product description

Buffalo's Drive Station USB 3 0 Hard Drive is an easy-to-use file storage and backup solution It features a sleek attractive chassis with noise reduction technology that can be positioned vertically or horizontally for efficient use of space set it next to your computer or store in your media center next to your TV gaming console or DVR With USB 3 0 support and backward compatibility with USB 2 0 Drive Station USB 3 0 works with almost any PC or Mac computer and provides fast interface speeds up to 5 Gbps Additionally It comes equipped with Buffalo Tools a feature-rich suite of tools designed to enhance computer performance and the day-to-day digital life of Windows PC consumers boost transfer speeds by up to 5X over USB 2 0 conserve energy and schedule file backups on your PC Drive Station USB 3 0 is the perfect solution for expanding storage or backing up your computer

• Plug-and-play connectivity provides easy setup and use
• PC Compatible plug-and-play Compatible w/ Mac after formatting
• Stand upright or lay flat for easy placement and efficient use of space
• Back up your files on your Windows PC with Buffalo Backup Utility
• operation shuts the hard drive down when the connected computer is turned off
• USB 3 0 support with USB 2 0 backward compatibility
• Boost PC performance and enhance your digital life with Buffalo Tools
• Unique design reduces noise for quiet operation

User questions & answers

Question:	does it work with windows
Answer:	Yes. That's what I'm using.
Question:	Does this drive require a power supply in addition to the USB power
Answer:	it comes with a power cord with a step down transformer that goes from the wall outlet into the hard drive (the answer is yes)
Question:	Does this model work with the Wii U
Answer:	Works well with my xbox one, I see no reason it would not work for the wii too.
Question:	Does it come with usb 3 cables
Answer:	Yes, it comes with the drive, a USB 3.0 cable, an adapter, a quick setup guide, and a warranty statement.

Product features

DriveStation

Buffalo's DriveStation is an easy to use 1-drive storage and backup solution. It features a sleek, attractive chassis with noise reduction technology and flexible positioning. Simply plug it into a USB device for an easy addition of storage and backup.

Product description

Easily store and access 2TB of content on the go with the Seagate Portable Drive, a great laptop hard drive. Designed to work with Windows or Mac computers, this compact external hard drive makes backup a snap. Just drag and drop To get set up, connect the portable hard drive to a computer for automatic recognition—no software required—and enjoy plug and play simplicity with the included 18 inch USB 3.0 cable.

• Easily store and access 2TB to content on the go with the Seagate Portable Drive, a USB external hard drive
• Designed to work with Windows or Mac computers, this external hard drive makes backup a snap just drag and drop
• To get set up, connect the portable hard drive to a computer for automatic recognition no software required
• This USB drive provides plug and play simplicity with the included 18 inch USB 3.0 cable
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included one-year limited warranty and 1 year rescue data recovery services

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Always Spacious. Always Easy.

Back up yesterday’s memories and today’s documents, even on the go. Seagate Portable makes it possible thanks to the plug-and-play simplicity of USB 3.0 and drag-and-drop functionality.

What's Included

Seagate Portable, 18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.0 cable, Quick start guide

Product description

Every journey needs a passport. The My Passport drive is trusted, portable storage that gives you the confidence and freedom to drive forward in life. With a new, stylish design that fits in the palm of your hand, there's space to store, organize, and share your photos, videos, music, and documents. Perfectly paired with Western Digital backup software and password protection, the My Passport drive helps keep your digital life's contents safe.

• Slim design
• Automatic backup - easy to use
• Password protection + 256-bit AES hardware encryption
• WD Discovery software for WD Backup, password protection and drive management
• SuperSpeed USB port; USB 2.0 compatible

Product features

Backed Up

Make sure everything you create while on your own life journey - photos, videos, music, and documents - doesn’t get lost. The My Passport drive comes equipped with WD Backup software that can be set to run automatically to your schedule.

Locked Down

Keep your digital life's contents secure with My Passport password protection and built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password using WD Discovery.

Product description

Travel with capacity of 4TB in an ultra compact portable hard drive—LaCie Rugged Mini. Seamlessly connect to USB 3.0 computers, transfer content fast with speeds of up to 130MB/s, and trek confidently with all terrain durability of drop, crush, and rain resistance. This drive even includes a complimentary one month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps, as well as a two year limited warranty for long term peace of mind.

• Travel with a massive capacity of up to 4TB in an ultra compact portable external hard drive LaCie Rugged Mini
• For those who have a need for speed, seamlessly connect to USB 3.0 computers and transfer content fast with speeds of up to 130MB/s
• Trek confidently with an external hard drive that offers all terrain durability of drop, crush, and water resistance
• Take advantage of a complimentary 1 month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps
• Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included 2 year limited warranty

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The Smallest Rugged Around

With capacities of up to 5TB, the LaCie Rugged Mini is a small but mighty USB 3.0 portable hard drive. Perfect for busy creatives, it offers premium protection for photos, footage, and more while delivering Mac and Windows compatibility, fast speeds, and customizable backup.

What's Included

LaCie Rugged Mini hard drive, USB 3.0 cable (2.0 compatible), Quick Install Guide