Question 1

Can you please tell me if this storage is in Solid state or is it a spinning disc? Thank you!!

Accepted Answer

The name of this item is: "Sandisk Portable SSD (SOLID STATE Drive)"......... That clearly means it's NOT SOLID STATE.  No they're/I am just joking. In all serious-ness though: it is indeed a "Solid State drive" with no moving/spinning disks.

Question 2

Can I use this to backup my PC AND also save files from my macbook? Id like to save files from both on one HD?!?!  (2012 macbook & HP Desktop)

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Basically, my home setup is an all-Mac setup. What I did immediately after I got it out of the box was to format it and partition it 200 GB HFS+ and 800 GB APFS. The HFS+ partition is used for Time Machine, and the APFS partition has four volumes (capacity is allocated dynamically between volumes within the APFS partition).

How I would use this in a mixed environment: one HFS+ partition for Time Machine (you can't use APFS partitions for Time Machine); one APFS partition for the files that will be used only with a Mac; and one ExFAT partition for instances where you need to be able to access the file in Windows and on a Mac. Also, make sure you keep that USB-C to USB-A connector that comes with the drive; it comes with about a 6-inch cable with USB-C connectors at both ends.

Question 3

What am i missing, when i plug it in, nothing happens - my computer doesn't show it at all. do i need to download something?

Accepted Answer

I have two of these and am about to get a  third. No, you don't need to download anything (at least on windows and linux computers). I reformat mine to NTFS because I switch between OS's. One thing to note the usb "A" adapter is "notched"  and will only fit on one way completely, you probably got a bad one, it happens, send it back if no luck.

Question 4

Does it formatted as exfat or ntfs?

Accepted Answer

You can format to either, but by default it works with both Mac and Windows. So it's exfat by default.

ASIN	B078STRHBX
Additional Features	Portable
Best Sellers Rank	#441 in External Solid State Drives
Brand	Sandisk
Built-In Media	SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD, Type‐C to Type‐A adapter, USB Type‐C to Type‐C cable
Cache Memory Installed Size	1
Color	Standard Enclosure–Transfer Speed Up to 550MB/s*
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Connectivity Technology	USB
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (20,192)
Data Transfer Rate	50 Megabits Per Second
Digital Storage Capacity	1 TB
Enclosure Material	Solid-state material
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Global Trade Identification Number	00619659165178
Hard Disk Description	Solid State Hard Drive
Hard Disk Form Factor	2.5 Inches
Hard Disk Interface	Solid State
Hard-Drive Size	1000 GB
Hardware Connectivity	USB 3.1 Type C
Hardware Platform	mac, pc
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness	3.79"L x 1.95"W x 0.35"Th
Item Type Name	SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD - SDSSDE60-1T00-G25
Item Weight	1.44 ounces
Manufacturer	Western Digital Technologies Inc.
Media Speed	550 megabytes_por_segundo
Mfr Part Number	SDSSDE60-1T00-G25
Model Name	SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD
Model Number	SDSSDE60-1T00-G25
Number of Items	1
Read Speed	550 Megabytes Per Second
Specific Uses For Product	business, personal
UPC	619659165178
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	3-year limited

SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable External SSD - Up to 550MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.1 - SDSSDE60-1T00-G25

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