Western Digital 320GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black)
The 320GB My Passport Essential Portable USB Hard Drive from Western Digital is a portable hard drive in a durable housing, great for use with laptop computers. The drive features an interface that allows it to be connected and powered by USB 2.0, a rotation speed of 5400rpm, a 2MB data buffer and bus transfer rates of up to 60MB/sec. The drive is an excellent storage solution for users who are on the move.
- Passport drives are available in many eye-catching colors, allowing you to easily distinguish between your drives on sight
- Includes software for Windows to sync data between multiple computers, as well as 128-bit encryption software to protect your data
- Bus-powered USB 2.0 interface
- Compatible with Windows and Mac systems
- 320GB holds 24 hours of DV video, 80,000 MP3 songs, or 68 DVD movies
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 320GB |
| Interface | 1x USB 2.0 (Mini-B) |
| Drive Speed | 5400rpm |
| Buffer | 2MB |
| Average Seek Time | 12ms |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| System Requirements |
Windows XP, Vista, 7; Mac OS X Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard USB port |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Portable |
| Power Requirements | Bus-powered |
| Environmental Requirements |
Operating Temperature: 41-104°F (5-40°C) Storage Temperature: -4-149°F (-20-65°C) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.1 x 0.6 x 5" (8 x 1.5 x 13cm) |
| Weight | 0.23 lb (0.1kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 41 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (37)
- Large capacity / good size (33)
- Easy to setup (31)
- Portable (25)
- Reliable (18)
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-up (32)
- Additional storage (25)
- File transfer (22)
- Music (14)
- Video (14)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (25), Casual user (11), Enthusiast (4)
- Primary use:
- Personal (24), Business (12)
Most Liked Positive Review
Highly recommended
I use this hard drive (320 GB WD drive) mainly for backing up work from my office computer and storing music, pictures, videos and other personal files.
In my view,...Read complete review
I use this hard drive (320 GB WD drive) mainly for backing up work from my office computer and storing music, pictures, videos and other personal files.
In my view, this hard drive has maintained the track record of the high quality reputable brand WD is. I have found the hard drive to be very light and compact as well as fast and quiet. Synchronisation software is included however I have chosen not to use it. I simply plug in the USB and drag & drop as required. A great feature is that the hard drive does not continue to spin unnecessarily when not in use, which significantly reduces heating of the hard drive and saves power.
The only negative comment I have is the plastic case, which although fairly robust is not very resistant to scuff marks and small scratches. However this is hardly worth mentioning.
A great, well engineered product which I have no reservation in recommending.
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Most Liked Negative Review
NOISY
i would have gave this HD 5 stars if it didn't transmit that nosie over my I-mac output . it's been working fine so far ,self ejected a couple of times though.
i would have gave this HD 5 stars if it didn't transmit that nosie over my I-mac output . it's been working fine so far ,self ejected a couple of times though.
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Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
Very easy to use
Friendly interface
Easy way to syncronize your files and make an up to date backup
Provides a way to carry more than one PC with you all the time
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
This product is always reliable!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
I use frequently this product to save my data
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Document storage
- Manuscript storage
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
Ran out of room on my internal hard drive. Now the internal drive holds only software, and there's plenty of room. This new Western Digital portable hard drive was a snap to install, just plug it in, wait until the computer discovers it and the computer does the rest - installed in under a minute and runs great.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
This plug-and-play external hard drive worked great with my Mac. It's super portable and takes up no room wherever you're thinking of storing it. Despite the small size, the drive held my entire iTunes and iPhoto library on it with room to spare.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- No Case
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
i stored all my important documents and was able to completely wipe and reboot my comp. w/o having to worry about losing my files. its small and easily carried around... i personally recommend this product
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
- No complain
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
Excellent capacity for backing in your information, I keep all my files in one spot.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Durable
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
I use this product almost everyday, because it makes it really easy to transfer large amounts of files from my work computer to my home computer. I also love that its light weight and durable (I've dropped it once, but didn't have a problem at all afterwards!). Very happy I bought this product, makes my life soooo much easier!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- Good looking
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
This is the best HD that you can get in the market today!
I really recommend for everyone who needs an extra storage capacity!
Perfect to backup your files!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- High Capacity
Cons
- No Power Switch
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
i would have gave this HD 5 stars if it didn't transmit that nosie over my I-mac output . it's been working fine so far ,self ejected a couple of times though.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
Backup files from my Laptop
Size very usefull, fits in my pocket
Performance wise very reasonable
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- Fast
- High Capacity
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Laptop
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
I have 3 of these - in different colors to distinguish them - and use them to store my photo collection. One for on the road, to download new unedited photos, one at home to store edited photos, and one for other types of files. Invaluable - store files easily in a compact, pocket-sized, but tough container.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
This device is very usefull for backup all my files.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Sync with Outlook Files
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
I bought this last night and hooked it up and synced up my files and Outlook files. The Outlook syncing is like a sync with my blackberry and will work great so I do not have to take my laptop when traveling to a place with a PC is available.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- File Transfer
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
This is a nice, attractively priced HDD unit for backup, file transfer, or, in my case, carrying large amounts of project information when traveling without cluttering up a laptop.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- Fast
- High Capacity
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Music
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
For use of backing up important files as well as it being portable.
Its small enough to fit in a back pocket.
Nothing is wrong.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Laptop
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
This is my first Passport portable hard drive.The product was easy to use. Its just a plug and play. You don't have to scratch your head to figure it out. Out of 320 gb it will recognise 298 gb of free space.I have a Mac book with a dual windows xp on it. Wasn't sure how well it gonna perform with a dual OS and was glad it worked just fine on both.
Pros- Looks great, nice finish,Transfering of files is fast and quiet. I tested during Thanksgiving for good 6hrs and it wasn't hot .I take it to work everyday am very glad I bought this product.
Cons- After using about 8 gig of space on the hard drive I was trying to dump more of my back up files but it threw an error message "NEED MORE SPACE". All i did later was reformatted the drive with NTFS format and it worked fine .It took me about 40 minutes.
Overall- I would recommend my friends to buy this product.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- Fast
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Music
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
Great space, really easy to use and fast!!!
A great product!!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- Fast
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- File Transfer
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
If you want to clear off your computer and make it work faster, get a passport external hard drive. It's easy as pie to use, and storing your photos on it, rather than on your hard drive, clears up 30-50% of computer capability with absolutely no loss in retrievability.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- Fast
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- File Transfer
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
stores photos & videos to show on laptops or other pc wwhen traveling.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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- USB 2.0 Cable
- Quick Install Guide
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
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