Western Digital 1TB My Book for Mac External Hard Drive
The 1TB My Book for Mac External Hard Drive from Western Digital is a desktop hard drive with a standard USB 2.0 interface and an illuminated capacity gauge that gives you a visual indication of how much space is available on the disk.
Designed for use with Mac OS X systems, the drive is preformatted with the HFS+ file system. It is compatible with Time Machine, allowing you to use it as an external backup drive. It includes the WD SmartWare software suite, and uses a WD GreenPower drive for reduced energy consumption.
- Smaller, Sleeker, More Streamlined Design
- Western Digital has made these award-winning drives even smaller, sleeker and more elegant. As always, this book-like shape takes up minimal space on your desk and allows two or more My Book drives to nestle neatly together like volumes on a shelf
- Designed for Mac
- Formatted for Mac and compatible with Apple Time Machine, this drive is plug-and-play ready for Mac computer users
- WD SmartWare
- Includes WD SmartWare suite, which offers an automatic backup application with an intuitive visual interface that shows your data being backed up. Easily customize the backups to protect the files and directories that you select, and restore files from backups with ease
- Drive Lock
- Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access or theft with password protection and 256-bit hardware-based encryption
- Illuminated Capacity Gauge
- See at a glance how much space is available on your drive
- USB 2.0 Interface
- A simple connection that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers
- Power Miser
- My Book external drives are designed to save energy. WD GreenPower Technology lowers internal drive power consumption by up to 30%, a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power-saving feature turns the drive on and off with your computer
- Planet Friendly
- Western Digital designed a small retail box from recycled materials to minimize waste. You are encouraged to recycle it
- Languages Supported
- Supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, and Russian
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Interface | 1x USB 2.0 (mini-B) |
| Drive Speed | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Buffer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Average Seek Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Data Transfer Rate |
Up to 480 Mbps
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Please Note:A USB 2.0 host and USB 2.0 certified cable are required to obtain Hi-Speed USB performance close |
| System Requirements |
Mac OS X Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard USB 2.0 port |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Desktop |
| Power Requirements | AC: 100-240VAC, 47-63Hz |
| Environmental Requirements |
Operating Temperature: 41° to 95°F / 5° to 35°C Storage Temperature: -4° to 149°F / -20° to 65°C |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 1.9 x 6.5 x 5.3" / 4.8 x 16.5 x 13.5 cm |
| Weight | 2.6 lb / 1.2kg |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 51 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (46)
- Easy to set up (42)
- Quiet (39)
- Large capacity / good size (37)
- Attractive (28)
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-up (43)
- Additional storage (28)
- Photo storage (28)
- File transfer (13)
- Video (10)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (30), Power user (19)
- Primary use:
- Personal (38), Business (11)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (12)
Most Liked Positive Review
Simple, easy, streamlined
I bought this on the recommendation of my nephew who is a film producer. He uses these My Books to store all this digital video files. I bought this to store my iTunes library ...Read complete review
I bought this on the recommendation of my nephew who is a film producer. He uses these My Books to store all this digital video files. I bought this to store my iTunes library and my photos, and am using it with a Mac Air.
The My Book was simple to install, and very intuitive to use. The equipment itself is sleek and streamlined, although I was kind of hoping for something smaller that would be a little more portable.
So far I have had no issues with this external drive. I am very pleased with the purchase.
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Most Liked Negative Review
A fine value
I use the My Book for Mac to backup my iMac quad core i5 using Mac's Time Machine.
The "Book" is unobtrusive, sitting behind my Mac in such a ...Read complete review
I use the My Book for Mac to backup my iMac quad core i5 using Mac's Time Machine.
The "Book" is unobtrusive, sitting behind my Mac in such a way that I can see its status if I wish. But, otherwise it goes unnoticed. The set up was very simple even for a novice.
The only thing missing is a FireWire connection which I had with my previous back up hard drive. Aside from this, considering the cost, this WD drive is a terrific value.
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book for Mac External Hard Drive:
Works as advertised and I will always buy from B&H they are always there when I need them. They have the better prices from a dealer you can always depend on.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book for Mac External Hard Drive:
Plug it in, and it goes - my favorite way of getting things done.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book for Mac External Hard Drive:
I have it backing up my IMAC. I have lots of images. It works great, was easy to use, just plugged it to the USB and the power. I would definitely recommend it so far. I have only used it for a few weeks.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book for Mac External Hard Drive:
Out of the box and up and running in minutes. Not the fastest hard drive, but for the money and for my needs, does just fine. Can now turn Time Machine back on; my iMac is again backed up after my LaCie hard drive failure (which thankfully did not happen all at once). This WD drive is quiet and efficient.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book for Mac External Hard Drive:
works great but now with so many devices being streamlined in size I find this one a bit clunky.
Pros
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book for Mac External Hard Drive:
All you do is plug it in to the mac and time machine takes over. So very easy.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book for Mac External Hard Drive:
I wish I had paid the bit extra and gotten a light weight, small, much more portable wireless back up drive that would automatically back up without needing to attach cables to the USB port.
WAY too heavy, bulky to be a reasonable traveling companion. Would have rather do without the TB size for the convenience. My fault really. I didn't understand the difference.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book for Mac External Hard Drive:
I'm a fan of Western Digital and this product does exactly as advertised.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book for Mac External Hard Drive:
I have just received the 1TB My Book for my MacBook Pro 13", and I have to say it is an amazing little device. It transfers so fast, and it is soo easy to use. It couldn't be simpler. I hook it up when i need it and backs up in seconds. Excellent product!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book for Mac External Hard Drive:
I used the product with Time Machine to save everything I had on my computer. This drive is easy to use, fast and i like its aesthetic.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book for Mac External Hard Drive:
Painless set up and installation as advertised. Excellent price. Used for additional storage in music and video production studio.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- Can be slow
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book for Mac External Hard Drive:
Nice backup drive for the Imac since it comes pre formatted for Mac. Works fine the Mac backup program "Time Machine" or you can use the backup routine that comes with the drive. It is also a nice compact size so it fits nicely on the desk next to my Imac. Had this about two weeks and so far so good. If you have a lot of stuff to back-up the initial backup can take some time since the drive is only USB2 compatible. Would have given this 5 stars if it were USB3 or firewire compatible.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- High Capacity
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book for Mac External Hard Drive:
It's inexpensive, but slow as the day is long!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
- Photo storage
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book for Mac External Hard Drive:
I have a 2GB WD drive and two of these. It has a thin profile, its quiet and so far, very reliable.
Just a tad bit too slow...I use it to store photos and a similar one to back them up. Its very slow, but that should be expected from a USB 2.0
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book for Mac External Hard Drive:
simple design just needs instructions that explain the steps and literature showing how it works..just a few details or bullet points.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book for Mac External Hard Drive:
I Basically use my drive to keep my computer running efficiently I think it's a great unit and B & H always has the best deals, Price wise.
Thank you so much for offering great products at great prices.
Sicerely,
BM
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
Cons
- It could be more portable
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book for Mac External Hard Drive:
simple and efficient storing mechanism with high capacity and compatibility with mac computers.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book for Mac External Hard Drive:
This a great backup for all your digital files. Seemless setup, works with Time Machine on your Mac. My only issue is that it won't automatically backup other harddrives you may have. This needs to be done manually.
Still happy though!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book for Mac External Hard Drive:
VERY EASY TO USE. PLUG IN AND IT AUTOMATICALLY BACKS UP IMPORTANT FILES.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
- Pricey
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book for Mac External Hard Drive:
I am new to the iMac and was looking for a simple storage device that worked with Time Machine. Essentially, all I had to do was plug-in the hard drive through the USB port, point Time Machine there and everything worked flawlessly.
I especially like the feature that it turns itself off when the iMac is shut off. One less thing to think about.
I did not use any of the included software since I am depending on Time Machine to work.
It does seem a little pricey given that you can find 2TB storage for roughly the same price.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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What's in the Box
- WD SmartWare Software (Pre-loaded)
- USB Cable
- AC Adapter
- Quick Install Guide
- 2-Year Limited Warranty
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