However, some testers have reported that USB throughput on the Unibody MacBooks seems to be significantly faster than we've been accustomed to with older Macs. And unlike FireWire Target Disk mode, one of the computers does not have to be shut down and restarted in order to set up file transfers. The EasySuite software requires no installation as it is stored on 2 MB of flash memory inside the larger of the cable's USB connector plugs - very slick and convenient!
Open the drive window and double-click the EasyMacCopy icon to start the file transfer application. Once the software is running on both machines, the application window will display file directories for both, one above the other. According to the somewhat sketchy mini-manual that comes with the product, which is unfortunately somewhat Windows-centric, in order to copy a file from the host computer to the remote computer you first need to click "system - setup" in the remote computer, but I found all I had to do was open the EasyMacCopy application on the remote Mac, and I was good to go.
Your mileage may vary, or perhaps the "system-setup" is just a Windows thing. The software also nominally supports email synchronization between computers. I did not test this feature, partly because I couldn't find it, so I can't say for sure whether it is Windows-only the manual is vague on that point , but I didn't figure it would work with my Eudora mailboxes anyway and was disinclined to risk any data experimenting.
My guess is that if it does work with the Mac in a way that I didn't discover, it would probably work only with Microsoft email software, or at most might support OS X's Mail app as well, but I don't use either.
Another feature described in the manual that I did not test is EasyMover, which, according to the documentation, can be used to migrate settings and data from the remote computer to host computer, for example moving your files and settings to configure a new machine when you purchase it. I'm also uncertain whether EasyMover supports the Mac or not, but the only function I could find in the window that appeared when I clicked the Setup command in the application menu seemed to pertain only to file transfer configuration, so that may be the extent of it for Macs.
Again the lack of much documentation and sparse sketchiness of what's there is frustrating. However, the file transfer functions, which are my main interest with this product, work just fine. As with any USB device, you need to quit any open applications in this case the EasyMacCopy software on both computers and drag the volume icon to the Eject icon in the Dock or use the Eject command before disconnecting the cable.
The Targus File Transfer Cable is 4. Charles Moore has been a freelance journalist since and began writing for Mac websites in May If you find his articles helpful, please consider making a donation to his tip jar.
Upon finding them, it was evident they were written in a foreign country by someone that did not understand the English language. The instructions made absolutely no sense. Have not been able to use the product. Would not recommend this product. Overall Review: Would not recommend this product. Not looking good for Targus. Poor instructions by someone that does not understand the English language.
Pros: Plugged in and ready to go to work! Sees all drives on local and remote machine including network connections. Overall Review: Long over due! Sold by: Newegg Shipped by Newegg. Learn More. This item is currently out of stock and it may or may not be restocked. Out of Stock. Add To Wish List.
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