Western Digital 2TB My Book Studio Edition Quad Interface External Hard Drive
The 2TB My Book Studio Edition Quad Interface External Hard Drive from Western Digital is a high-capacity external hard drive with an interface that allows it to be connected via FireWire-800, FireWire-400, USB 2.0, or eSATA.
The drive is housed in an elegant design that can at first glance be mistaken for that of a hardbound book. This makes the drive an excellent choice for anyone who would like to have a unique and classy drive to use for external data storage. The drive features built-in power-saving, has no environmental contaminants, and ships in recyclable packaging, making it as friendly to the environment as it is to your data.
The drive comes preformatted with the Mac OS X HFS+ Journaled file system, making it an excellent choice for creative professionals who work on the Mac platform. WD Anywhere Backup software for OS X is included. The drive can also be reformatted for use in Windows. This drive is an excellent choice for anyone who would like to add storage to their computer without sacrificing aesthetics.
- 2TB holds up to 150 hours of DV video, 425 DVD movies, or 500,000 MP3s
- Connects via eSATA, FireWire-800, FireWire-400, or USB 2.0
- Automatic backup function protects your data
- Capacity gauge gives you an at-a-glance indication of free space
- Designed for low power consumption and cool operation
- HFS+ formatted for Macintosh, can be reformatted for use in Windows
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Interface |
1x USB 2.0 1x eSATA 1x 6-Pin FireWire-400 1x 9-Pin FireWire-800 |
| Drive Speed | 7200rpm |
| Buffer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Average Seek Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Drivers | |
|---|---|
| Supported | Not Required |
| Included | Not Required |
| System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Mac | Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5 |
| Windows |
Operating System: Windows XP, Vista
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Please Note:Drive must be reformatted for use in Windows close |
| Hardware | FireWire-400, FireWire-800, USB 2.0, or eSATA port |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Desktop |
| Power Requirements | AC: 100-240VAC, 47-63Hz |
| Environmental Requirements |
Operating Temperature: 41-95°F (5-35°C) Storage Temperature: -4-149°F (-20-65°C) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.1 x 6.5 x 5.4" (5.4 x 16.6 x 13.7cm) |
| Weight | 2.6 lb (1.2kg) |
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- Quiet (4)
Cons
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Most Liked Positive Review
Quality Affordable Backup
I bought this drive to hold digital movies for my Mac. I have entrusted it with old family videos and so far it appears to be as solid as could be expected.
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I bought this drive to hold digital movies for my Mac. I have entrusted it with old family videos and so far it appears to be as solid as could be expected.
The drive appears to be solidly built-- I was worried that its design would not make it as stable (standing up), but that is not the case at all.
The only design I do not like about this drive is that the on/off button does not appear to be as straight forward as other drives I have seen.
All things considered, I would not hesitate to purchase this drive again. I am very happy with my purchase, especially at its current price vs. its competitors.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Fast and quiet
Love the quad interface. Come preformated for Mac which is a real time saver. I have had some trouble connecting two of these daisychained via firewire 800/400 on both of my Macs. They...Read complete review
Love the quad interface. Come preformated for Mac which is a real time saver. I have had some trouble connecting two of these daisychained via firewire 800/400 on both of my Macs. They only recognize the first drive (deducted 1 star for this) I am sure there is a solution out there, but I shouldn't have to search for it...it should just work. I deducted a second star because the drive did not ship with the latest firmware (which causes the guage on the front to be screwy), updating it was easy...but again, I shouldn't have to.
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
Comments about Western Digital 2TB My Book Studio Edition Quad Interface External Hard Drive:
I recently bought this one and I'm really satisfied with this.[...]
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Relatively Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 2TB My Book Studio Edition Quad Interface External Hard Drive:
I specifically bought this for the quad interface and the physical power switch. You can only use one of the quad at a time which is no big deal.
Pros
- Fast
- Quiet
Cons
- Plastics case
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 2TB My Book Studio Edition Quad Interface External Hard Drive:
I use it for about 1 month. It works perfectly with my MacBook Pro.
Pros
- It sleeps
- looks cool
- Power light breathes
- Very quiet
Cons
- No remote
Best Uses
- Backups of anything
- Videos and music
Comments about Western Digital 2TB My Book Studio Edition Quad Interface External Hard Drive:
Fast reads and writes, three options for connectivity, quiet and sleek design. I have no cons to list. Pros are that is is small enough to put down on a shelf out of the way, and that it is sleek and modern looking.
Pros
- Affordable
- Good design
- Solid operation
Cons
- Onoff button quirky
Best Uses
- Personal
Comments about Western Digital 2TB My Book Studio Edition Quad Interface External Hard Drive:
I bought this drive to hold digital movies for my Mac. I have entrusted it with old family videos and so far it appears to be as solid as could be expected.
The drive appears to be solidly built-- I was worried that its design would not make it as stable (standing up), but that is not the case at all.
The only design I do not like about this drive is that the on/off button does not appear to be as straight forward as other drives I have seen.
All things considered, I would not hesitate to purchase this drive again. I am very happy with my purchase, especially at its current price vs. its competitors.
Pros
- Aesthetics
- Firewire 800 connectivity
- Form factor
Cons
- Included Backup Program
Best Uses
- Fast Backups of MacBook P
Comments about Western Digital 2TB My Book Studio Edition Quad Interface External Hard Drive:
I love my 2TB My Book Studio Edition. It looks great next to my MacBook Pro, and the Firewire 800 connection is fast. The only thing I did not appreciate is that Western Digital ships the drive with a backup program, WD Anywhere Backup, which is not compatible with Snow Leopard, and there is no update available. I use Time Machine of course to back up my MacBook Pro, but I also previously used the WD Anywhere Backup with Leopard on a regular basis to back up my other external hard drives, e.g. family pictures, movies, etc.
Pros
- Easy Operation
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 2TB My Book Studio Edition Quad Interface External Hard Drive:
I use this drive with both a MacPro and iMac for backup utilizing Time Machine and it works like a dream! No glitches or time lagging -
Pros
- Fast
- Reliable
- Silent
Cons
Best Uses
- Direct work
Comments about Western Digital 2TB My Book Studio Edition Quad Interface External Hard Drive:
Daily connected via FW800 to my iMAC - Finally I don't have to copy all files on internal HD to be able to work on them - I can work on 50-60 photos directly - Very silent.
Pros
- Simple to set up and use
Cons
- Why did I ever wait
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 2TB My Book Studio Edition Quad Interface External Hard Drive:
We publish a monthly magazine and knowing that our back-up files are safe because of this product results in absolute security and piece of mind.
Highly recommended for anyone that absolutely must have access to files and cannot risk lost or damage to their works.
Pros
- Compact Size
- Quiet
- Sleek design
Cons
- Unable to use firewire
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 2TB My Book Studio Edition Quad Interface External Hard Drive:
I use this primarily for home office back up. Initially, I was impressed with the overall design and the compact size of the hard drive. However, I did run into problems having it mount on my desktop with the firewire cables. Only connecting it with the USB cable was it able to mount properly. A small glitch, but not great if you want to use firewire & free up your USB ports. This unit is incredibly quiet, much more than my previous HDs that I've used. Overall, I'm happy with it.
Pros
- Quad interface
- Works with Linux
- Works with OS X
- Works with Vista
Cons
- Can't daisychain via FW
- Firmware needs updating
Best Uses
- Storing video library
Comments about Western Digital 2TB My Book Studio Edition Quad Interface External Hard Drive:
Love the quad interface. Come preformated for Mac which is a real time saver. I have had some trouble connecting two of these daisychained via firewire 800/400 on both of my Macs. They only recognize the first drive (deducted 1 star for this) I am sure there is a solution out there, but I shouldn't have to search for it...it should just work. I deducted a second star because the drive did not ship with the latest firmware (which causes the guage on the front to be screwy), updating it was easy...but again, I shouldn't have to.
Pros
- Compact Size Quiet
Cons
- None yet
Best Uses
- Obviously Mass Storage
Comments about Western Digital 2TB My Book Studio Edition Quad Interface External Hard Drive:
We use a Windows based system and had to reformat the drive for use with Windows first. If you are unsure how to do this, the drive has an easy to follow walk through which only took a few minutes before the drive was reformatted and ready to use in Windows. We have used the drive so far with both the firewire 800 and e-sata connections. Both performed to our expectaions and would recommend either, but the e-sata is noticibly faster and consitantly produced much higher data transfer rates than the firewire 800.
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- USB Cable
- FireWire-800 Cable
- FireWire-800 to 400 Cable
- AC Adapter
- Quick Install Guide
- 5-Year Limited Warranty
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