The 500GB 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.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 500GB |
| Interface | 1x USB 2.0 (Micro-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: 32-104°F (0-40°C) Storage Temperature: -4-149°F (-20-65°C) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.3 x 0.6 x 3.2" (11 x 1.5 x 8.3cm) |
| Weight | 0.44 lb (0.2kg) |
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Comments about Western Digital 500GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Pacific Blue):
I bought this hard drive for my Mother to use to back up her computer effortlessly. I own 3 Western Digital passports, and I have never had a problem with any of them. Western Digital's software makes it simple and easy to back up any computer. The new colors that WD is using make it easy to tell one from another without extra labeling.
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Comments about Western Digital 500GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Pacific Blue):
Great item peace of mind
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Comments about Western Digital 500GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Pacific Blue):
I use this product to backup all my photographs. As a photographer I have a LOT.. It hooked right up to my computer & I was immediately able to download my photograph files right into it. The amount of storage available is remarkable. This is definitely a great product to purchase if you need to store things and save space on you computer.
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Comments about Western Digital 500GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Pacific Blue):
it perfect to travel information
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Comments about Western Digital 500GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Pacific Blue):
I love the Passport drives. They are small, USB powered (which means no annoying power cables), and so far very reliable. It's hard to believe that they can make a 500GB drive this compact. I also love B&H's price. It was the lowest price I could find anywhere for Passport drives.
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Comments about Western Digital 500GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Pacific Blue):
Very much smaller than my previews WD My Book portable HD for the same capacity and performance!.
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Comments about Western Digital 500GB My Passport Essential Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Pacific Blue):
use for backup-and it is safe
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