Western Digital 1TB My Book Elite External Hard Drive
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The 1TB My Book Elite External Hard Drive from Western Digital is a desktop hard drive with a standard USB 2.0 interface. The drive features an LCD display which can be customized to remind you what type of data is stored on the drive, even when it is unplugged.
Preformatted with the NTFS file system for use with Windows systems, Mac users can reformat the drive for use with OS X via Disk Utility. It includes the WD SmartWare software suite, and uses a WD GreenPower drive for reduced energy consumption.
- Smart Display allows you to create your own personalized drive label to remind you what's stored on the drive. You can even view the label when the drive is unplugged. The display also includes available capacity and security status
- 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
- 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
- Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access or theft with password protection and 256-bit hardware-based encryption
- Standard USB 2.0 interface allows you to connect the drive to almost any computer system
- 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
- Western Digital designed a small retail box from recycled materials to minimize waste. You are encouraged to recycle it
- Formatted with the NTFS file system for use in Windows, Mac users can reformat the drive via Disk Utility for use in OS X
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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 |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| System Requirements |
Windows XP, Vista, 7; Mac OS X Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard (Requires reformatting via OS X Disk Utility) USB 2.0 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) | 1.9 x 6.5 x 5.3" (4.8 x 16.5 x 13.5cm) |
| Weight | 2.6 lb (1.2kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 9 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
75%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Quiet (6)
- Easy to install (4)
- Attractive (3)
- Easy to use (3)
- Fast (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional storage (4)
- Photo storage (4)
- Back-up (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (4)
- Primary use:
- Personal (7)
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Pros
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
- Not easy to set up
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book Elite External Hard Drive:
I needed a secondary external hard drive to back up my important data. When I first fired up the hard drive, it was not working. I had to format it to use it for my IMac. It was a bit of a hassle to figure out how to format it, but google answered quickly how to do so. After that, everything is quick, reliable, and I like the product.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- 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 Elite External Hard Drive:
I use this to store my photos. Have used WD products for a long and they have never let me down.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
- Poorly constructed
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book Elite External Hard Drive:
I ordered two. Both arrived with the internal parts so shifted off center that I could not plug in the power cord or mini-usb without first sticking a screw-driver in and prying things back into place. If it had been just one, or if they had been opened, I might want to blame B&H, but as there were two and they were sealed-[...] Once I got the power cord plugged in--I was able to get the mini usb plugged in as well--however, if I unplug things--I have to go through the whole process again.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- Smartware needs help
- Wont tranfer some files
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book Elite External Hard Drive:
If you buy this drive or any other Western Digital external hard drive with the "Smartware" software dont not install it, my computer run as fast as a snail with this so called Smartware software. Western Digital needs to do something with there software. I do like like the auto shutdown feature.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book Elite External Hard Drive:
You can have a TB with no noise a helpful information in front of it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book Elite External Hard Drive:
Installs in seconds. I've put all of my music on this hard drive. I won't have to load all of my CD's the next time I buy a new computer. I can just attach this hard drive. 1tb will last a long time before it is filled. It is also a great way to store my photos.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book Elite External Hard Drive:
The cord on this 1 TR drive feels a little thicker than the last one I purchased, which is good. This one is also better in that it has little rubber bumpers to stand it up on edge (the last 1 TR My Book I lay flat on the desk, and it has no bumpers on any side). Like other customers, I have chose to not install the software on the hard drive, and it keeps asking to install it. I do not want auto backup, and read that others had problems when they installed the auto software. I need to do research and see if someone has figured out how to have it stop asking to install their software.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book Elite External Hard Drive:
I use this spacious hard drive to keep my home video and photo archives.
Of course, I had to disable the annoying "virtual CD" partition containing the software. This "feature" really makes no sense, since a new version of SmartWare has to be downloaded from the WD website anyway.
The enclosure is pleasing to the eye and I really like the e-Ink label showing the amount of free space. Unfortunately, the only way to configure the label is to use the SmartWare program, so even those who do not want its backup functionality have to run it (and the tray icon cannot be disabled).
Hopefully the warranty term is indicative of the product's quality, but it is too early to tell.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Photo storage
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Book Elite External Hard Drive:
I just connected the drive and I was done. It was just that easy.4 stars because I have only had it for two weeks.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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- WD SmartWare Software (Pre-loaded)
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- 3-Year Limited Warranty
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