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Q: Is it better to migrate to a new MacBook Pro using FireWire, from Time Machine, or over ethernet?

Hello,

 

Is it better to migrate to a new MacBook Pro (non Retina display) using FireWire, from Time Machine, or over ethernet? The older Mac is a MacBook (Intel, 2007 vintage). The Time Machine backup is to a Western Digital external drive with FireWire & USB ports.

 

Thanks!

 

Chips

 


Posted on Aug 7, 2013 7:33 PM

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Q: Is it better to migrate to a new MacBook Pro using FireWire, from Time Machine, or over ethernet?

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  • by macuser7777,Helpful

    macuser7777 macuser7777 Aug 7, 2013 7:56 PM in response to velomac
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    Aug 7, 2013 7:56 PM in response to velomac

    I think that ethernet is easier, but firewire has a faster transfer rate. You can follow the instructions here for either way: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4889

  • by velomac,Solvedanswer

    velomac velomac Aug 8, 2013 10:07 AM in response to macuser7777
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    Aug 8, 2013 10:07 AM in response to macuser7777

    Thanks for the helpful reply.

     

    After posting, I read & researched further. We're going to be limited by the hardware – the MacBook & external drive both have FireWire 400, & we don't have a 400 to 800 cable or adapter. So we'll connect by ethernet, & be patient that it make take some time.

     

    I have to assume that Migration Assistant will be just as comprehensive regardless of the connection method / protocol.

     

    Best!