Transfer 100GB from Windows to MAC

[Jon.G]

So, I want to transfer 100GB of Music and Photos to my MBA, whats the best way to do this?

I looked at the migrate tool, but It's going to take ages doing it via the network. Should I just borrow an external HDD and do it that way?

 

[Alex_225]

I had a similar situation as my old PC packed up with all my stuff on it.

I bought a HDD USB caddy from Maplin, the Mac was able to read the drive no problem. Then just formatted the drive so I could use it with Time Machine as a back up device.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Yes.

If you haven't got one already .. buy one and use it as a backup.

 

[sbridgey]

Fastest way should be via gigabit ethernet.

 

[Jon.G]

Yeah, but that means I've got to buy the adapter, which I'll only use once. I'll just borrow an external HDD for the time being then get one myself.

 

[Alex_225]

If you have the option to borrow an external HDD then go with that. Can copy/paste the lot and leave it.

I transferred 50gb by USB and it didn't take that long.

 

[sbridgey]

Sorry, just noticed you have an air, external hard drive probably best then.

 

[Jon.G]

Yep thought so. Cheers

 

[MWright]

I've got an external hard drive caddy for sata or ide.

If you want to borrow it?

 

[Jon.G]

Cheers, I think I've got one knocking about at work.

I'll let you know though!