Western Digital 320GB My Passport for Mac Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black)

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Product Highlights

  • 5400rpm
  • USB 2.0
  • HFS+ Formatted for Mac OS X
  • Bus-Powered

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The 320GB My Passport for Mac 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.

The Passport is WD's smallest portable drive, perfect for Mac users on the go
Includes the 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 allows you to protect your data from unauthorized access, locking the drive using advanced 256-bit encryption with password protection
Bus-powered USB 2.0 interface
Compact recyclable packaging is itself manufactured from recycled materials, minimizing waste
320GB holds 24 hours of DV video, 80,000 MP3 songs, or 68 DVD movies
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 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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Western Digital 320GB My Passport for Mac Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black)
 
4.9

(based on 29 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (25)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to setup (24)
  • Easy to use (24)
  • Attractive (23)
  • Quiet (23)
  • Portable (14)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Back-up (26)
    • Photo storage (17)
    • Additional storage (16)
    • File transfer (10)
    • Video (5)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual user (18), Power user (10)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (23), Business (6)
      • Computer Platform:
      • Mac (15)

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 29 customers

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    5.0

    Perfect!

    By Mac Attack

    from Michigan

    About Me Power user

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Easy To Setup
    • Easy to use
    • High Capacity
    • Portable
    • Quiet

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backup
      • Photo Storage

      Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport for Mac Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):

      No complaints about this product, just what I was looking for I love the design , quiet, portable and very easy to use.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Computer Platform:
      • Mac

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      5.0

      Great drive for the producer on the go.

      By VPROMUSIC

      from NJ

      About Me Power user

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Portable
      • Quiet

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backup
        • File Transfer

        Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport for Mac Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):

        Very compact and light, fits right in your pocket.

        • Primary use:
        • Business
        • Computer Platform:
        • Mac

        Comment on this review

         
        5.0

        Great for MacBook Pro Time Machine

        By new york nurse

        from nyc

        About Me Casual user

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Attractive Design
        • Compact
        • Easy To Setup
        • Easy to use
        • High Capacity
        • Quiet

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Additional Storage
          • Backup
          • Photo Storage
          • Video

          Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport for Mac Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):

          This is my second Passport for Mac. Works great and is quiet and it is small and sleek. I have not had any issues with my first one which I purchased over a year ago which is why I decided to get another one. It's already formatted to work with a Mac, which is great for people like me who would somehow mess up formatting the drive.

          I really appreciate the size and look of the hard drive as well.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal
          • Computer Platform:
          • Mac

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          5.0

          Great buy

          By JohnK

          from Cleveland, Ohio

          About Me Casual user

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Setup
          • Easy to use
          • High Capacity
          • Portable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Additional Storage
            • Backup
            • File Transfer

            Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport for Mac Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):

            Exactly as described. Effortless to install. Works GREAT. Priced inexpensively. Simple software for backing up MAC.

            • Primary use:
            • Personal
            • Computer Platform:
            • Mac

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            4.0

            Easy and portable.

            By tiny

            from Belllingham, Washington

            About Me Power user

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Attractive Design
            • Easy To Setup
            • Easy to use
            • Portable
            • Quiet

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Additional Storage
              • Backup
              • File Transfer
              • Photo Storage
              • Video

              Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport for Mac Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):

              The data transfer from another external hard drive to My Passport could not have been easier and when I did hit a small snag, tech support was most helpful.
              I love that this does not require its own power supply so I can keep this connected to my laptop.
              Altogether really pleased with this product.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal
              • Computer Platform:
              • Mac

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              5.0

              Great Backup Drive

              By Robert

              from Brandon, MS

              About Me Power user

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Attractive Design
              • Easy To Setup
              • Easy to use
              • Portable
              • Quiet

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backup

                Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport for Mac Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):

                I have a iMac computer with a SSD and HD. I use the 320GB My Passport to backup the SSD. I also have a 1TB that I use to backup the HD. The drives are stored in a safe deposit box at my bank, thus the need for small portable drives. The USB ports on a Mac do not have the power output that the USB ports have on a PC. In order to meet their power requirements some drives must use two USB ports on a Mac computer. The My Passport drives work perfectly with one port on a Mac.

                • Primary use:
                • Personal
                • Computer Platform:
                • Mac

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                4.0

                Great Value, Easy to Use!

                By Schloss

                from Rochester, NY

                About Me Casual user

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Setup
                • Easy to use
                • Portable

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Additional Storage
                  • Backup
                  • Photo Storage

                  Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport for Mac Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):

                  Great for back up storage of my photos, music, and other data. It's easy to use, and has decent storage space for the price.

                  • Primary use:
                  • Personal
                  • Computer Platform:
                  • Mac

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                  5.0

                  Great value

                  By hoops girl

                  from Chicago, IL

                  About Me Casual user

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Attractive Design
                  • Easy To Setup
                  • Easy to use
                  • High Capacity
                  • Portable
                  • Quiet

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Additional Storage
                    • Backup
                    • Photo Storage

                    Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport for Mac Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):

                    Bought this to back up my pictures and music for my Mac. It works great and is incredibly easy to use.

                    • Primary use:
                    • Personal
                    • Computer Platform:
                    • Mac

                    Comment on this review

                     
                    5.0

                    Necessary Purchase

                    By kristin

                    from glendora, CA

                    About Me Casual user

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Attractive Design
                    • Easy To Setup
                    • Easy to use
                    • High Capacity
                    • Portable
                    • Quiet

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Additional Storage
                      • Backup
                      • File Transfer
                      • Photo Storage
                      • Video

                      Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport for Mac Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):

                      most photographers are required an external hard drive. my macbook pro is so overloaded it threatened crashing several times. I immediately ordered the passport and it got to my house immediately and was a simply install. cheapest price on the internet for that matter!

                      • Primary use:
                      • Personal
                      • Computer Platform:
                      • Mac

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                      5.0

                      Great purchase

                      By Ty

                      from pennsylvania

                      About Me Casual user

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Attractive Design
                      • Compact
                      • Easy To Setup
                      • Easy to use
                      • High Capacity
                      • Quiet

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Additional Storage
                        • Backup
                        • File Transfer

                        Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport for Mac Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):

                        This product works great. I hagve no complaints at all.

                        • Primary use:
                        • Personal
                        • Computer Platform:
                        • Mac

                        Comment on this review

                         
                        4.0

                        It works!

                        By Malcome Groome

                        from New York City

                        About Me Casual user

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Setup
                        • Easy to use
                        • Portable
                        • Quiet

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Backup

                          Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport for Mac Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):

                          Does everything I need it to do and is small.

                          • Primary use:
                          • Personal
                          • Computer Platform:
                          • Mac

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                          5.0

                          As advertised

                          By Lizard

                          from Portland, OR

                          About Me Casual user

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Attractive Design
                          • Easy To Setup
                          • Easy to use
                          • Portable
                          • Quiet

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Backup
                            • File Transfer
                            • Photo Storage

                            Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport for Mac Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):

                            I just needed a portable hard drive to backup my computer in the unfortunate case that its data is lost. This product was easy to use right out of the box I plugged it into my mac laptop and had everything backed up shortly. I'd recommend it.

                            • Primary use:
                            • Personal
                            • Computer Platform:
                            • Mac

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                            4.0

                            Passport

                            By Nae

                            from Simi Valley CA

                            About Me Casual user

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Attractive Design
                            • Easy To Setup
                            • Easy to use
                            • Portable
                            • Quiet

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Additional Storage
                              • Backup
                              • File Transfer
                              • Photo Storage

                              Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport for Mac Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):

                              Works great and easy to use

                              • Primary use:
                              • Personal
                              • Computer Platform:
                              • Mac

                              Comment on this review

                               
                              5.0

                              I recommend this product

                              By Gene

                              from Stuart, FL

                              About Me Power user

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Attractive Design
                              • Easy To Setup
                              • Easy to use
                              • High Capacity
                              • Portable
                              • Quiet

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Additional Storage
                                • Backup

                                Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport for Mac Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):

                                works perfect with my mac and time machine. I needed to keep my computer backed up and store large psd files, and it did the job. Still have plenty of room, it's great! ...and the size is perfect, small and out of the way, and easy portability.

                                • Primary use:
                                • Business
                                • Computer Platform:
                                • Mac

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                                5.0

                                320GB My Passport for Mac

                                By CJJ

                                from New York, NY

                                About Me Casual user

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Attractive Design
                                • Compact
                                • Easy To Setup
                                • Quiet

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Additional Storage
                                  • Backup
                                  • File Transfer
                                  • Photo Storage
                                  • Video

                                  Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport for Mac Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):

                                  Setup was a breeze. Worked perfectly.

                                  • Primary use:
                                  • Personal

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                                  5.0

                                  Good for backup and very quiet

                                  By wrc22

                                  from Wisconsin

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Attractive Design
                                  • Compact
                                  • Easy To Setup
                                  • Easy to use
                                  • Quiet

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Backup

                                    Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport for Mac Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):

                                    No power cord needed, just the USB connection. It is the right size to be used as a dedicated drive for backing up my MacBook. This came ready for use with a Mac, so no other setting up required.

                                    • Primary use:
                                    • Personal
                                    • Computer Platform:
                                    • Mac

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                                    5.0

                                    I love it!

                                    By Kim

                                    from Jacksonville, FL

                                    About Me Power user

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Attractive Design
                                    • Compact
                                    • Easy To Setup
                                    • Easy to use
                                    • High Capacity
                                    • Quiet

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Backup

                                      Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport for Mac Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):

                                      Using this with MAC Time Machine keeps my system backed up and I never have to do ANYTHING. There's nothing better than that.

                                      • Primary use:
                                      • Personal

                                      Comment on this review

                                       
                                      5.0

                                      Does its job

                                      By Babs

                                      from Ann Arbor, MI

                                      About Me Casual user

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Attractive Design
                                      • Compact
                                      • Easy To Setup
                                      • Easy to use

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Photo Storage

                                        Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport for Mac Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):

                                        I bought this hard drive to send photos to an editing company. I was nervous because some reviews I read said it was confusing to set up for that use on a Mac. I'm not techno savvy at all, but I still had no problems formatting it for my Mac. So far, I don't have any complaints.

                                        • Primary use:
                                        • Business

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                                        5.0

                                        Good buy

                                        By Becks

                                        from El Paso, Texas

                                        About Me Power user

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Attractive Design
                                        • Portable
                                        • Quiet

                                        Cons

                                        • Difficult To Use

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Photo Storage

                                        Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport for Mac Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):

                                        I'm still figuring this out. I want to use it more as a jump drive than just to back everything on my computer up. I am still trying to figure out if this is possible, but it is working as promised as a backup to everything on my computer.

                                        • Primary use:
                                        • Business

                                        Comment on this review

                                         
                                        5.0

                                        Second Purchase

                                        By aud-images

                                        from Chula Vista, CA

                                        About Me Casual user

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Attractive Design
                                        • Easy To Setup
                                        • Easy to use
                                        • Portable
                                        • Quiet

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Additional Storage
                                          • Photo Storage

                                          Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport for Mac Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):

                                          I bout one for myself a year ago, and I loved it so much I bought one for my brother. The product is easy to use, just plug and go. No problems with storage space. partitions are easy to set up if you need them. Just as easy to erase if you don't. When plugged in it doesn't use a lot of battery life.

                                          • Primary use:
                                          • Personal

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