Connecting PC Formatted USB Drive to Mac

[wdjudd]

I have a client who wants to bring a PC external USB formatted drive [Windows 7] that I can connect to my Mac Pro [OS 10.6.7], so that we can transfer sessions back and forth. Is this possible? If so, what would be an appropriate drive type - i.e., OWC 500 GB Model No. . . , etc. Thanks for your assistance.

[aasteveo]

You can drag and drop files to it, but you won't be able to work off of it. I don't think you can do a 'Save Copy In' on it either. If it's FAT32, it's drag and drop only.

[Codo]

Get the right software:

There are plenty. Personally, I´m quite keen on the NTFS-3G, as it has always worked perfect with every usb-hdd I ever connected. For write/read i mean, of course...

[wdjudd]

Thanks for your reply and input.

Originally Posted by Codo

Get the right software:

There are plenty. Personally, I´m quite keen on the NTFS-3G, as it has always worked perfect with every usb-hdd I ever connected. For write/read i mean, of course...

Just so I am clear . . . the following scenario will work: My PC client buys a new 500 GB drive from OWC (or other), formats the drive as NTFS?, he can then use it via USB 2 to record PT sessions onto the new external drive. He can then bring the PC USB drive to me and I can connect via USB to Mac with Tuxera NTFS installed, and copy his PC created sessions to my Mac internal drive, work with the sessions, and then copy them back to his PC USB drive? Is this correct?

Thanks for your time to answer my questions. Much appreciated.

[Codo]

Exactly, but I have never tried if Tuxera works perfect. If tried a few others but ended up using the one I mentioned above. It makes my Mac able to read/write on NTFS disks. Remenber to make the correct settings in your new icon in the bottom of System settings panel.