Western Digital 750GB My Passport Essential SE Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black)
The 750GB My Passport Essential SE 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.
- High-capacity portable drive gives you ample space to store all of your important data, while still remaining sleek and compact
- Includes WD SmartWare suite for Windows, 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 for Windows 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
- Compatible with Windows and Mac systems
- 750GB holds 56.25 hours of DV video, 187,500 MP3 songs, or 159 DVD movies
- NTFS formatted for use in Windows, must be reformatted as FAT32 or HFS+ for use on Mac OS X systems
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 750GB |
| 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 0.7 x 3.2" (11 x 1.8 x 8.3cm) |
| Weight | 0.44 lb (0.2kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 28 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attractive (21)
- Easy to use (21)
- Quiet (20)
- Large capacity / good size (19)
- Easy to setup (17)
Cons
- No power switch (3)
Best Uses
- Back-up (20)
- Additional storage (16)
- Photo storage (16)
- Video (14)
- File transfer (12)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (15), Casual user (10)
- Primary use:
- Personal (16), Business (11)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (5), Mac (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Small, easy, recommended
I use the hard drive as a time machine backup disk for my macbook pro. I've had many WD disks before, and never been dissappointed with their performance. It works like a charm, ...Read complete review
I use the hard drive as a time machine backup disk for my macbook pro. I've had many WD disks before, and never been dissappointed with their performance. It works like a charm, it's small and portable, fast enough for my purposes, including SD video editing. The only thing I would point out as a negative is that the drive won't run on the power from the USB outlet on the external keyboard that I have connected to my macbook. But I knew that, and for my purposes the portability, and not having to lug around an ac adapter, far outweighs this. It might be an issue if you have several harddrives and not enough solid USB ports though.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Too much whiz and not enough bang
Great as an external drive. Useless backup software. Incompetent technical support.
Great as an external drive. Useless backup software. Incompetent technical support.
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Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
- No Power Switch
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 750GB My Passport Essential SE Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
This device was purchased as a back-up storage device for photos, videos and other data. It was easy to use and generally the picture and data files are clicked and dragged to the drive. I didn't use the Western Digital software that came with the drive. This is the 7th drive I've purchased from Western Digital. In the past I've only had one go bad and lost all the data on it. You can try to recover it but it may be pricey. Western Digital can supply you with companies they recommend to try and recover your lost data and the company will let you know if they can recover the data. Since that drive was still under warranty I received a replacement.
With this one far not complaints. Its a small handy device that's a little bigger then a pack of smokes.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- Long USB cable
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
- Didn't come with a case
- Scratches easily
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 750GB My Passport Essential SE Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
Great! It works for the mac and pc!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
Comments about Western Digital 750GB My Passport Essential SE Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
Like all My Passport HDs. This model is well built feel solid. Did not use much so I can't comment on the durability or reliability. I feel that it is a bit thicker than Elite 500 Gb.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Comments about Western Digital 750GB My Passport Essential SE Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
Worth it
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- No Power Switch
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 750GB My Passport Essential SE Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
I use this product in home and my office.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about Western Digital 750GB My Passport Essential SE Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
I use it as a back up storage for my photos and videos. I like the compactness and portability of the device.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 750GB My Passport Essential SE Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
I back up everything on Western Digital Drives. Love them and have never had any problems. they are also the most portable and I love them for that.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 750GB My Passport Essential SE Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
good product,portable.easy to carry.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Other
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about Western Digital 750GB My Passport Essential SE Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
Plug & Play, great value, reliable, lightweight and good design.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 750GB My Passport Essential SE Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
I bought this as a gift for my husband who is famous for not organizing his files and backing things up. I have two of my own and have been very happy with them. Back-up and retrieval of files is very fast and easy, and these back-up drives are small enough to carry easily.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 750GB My Passport Essential SE Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
Let me start by saying that this product is a good value for money. It has that optimum storage capacity too,, 1 tb being too much if you lose data and 500 gb being too shrimpy to amount to anything.
All hard drives are alike, you get a good one or you don't. If you get one that lasts, it will be good for a long time. I have used products from iomega, toshiba, seagate and wd before and must say that wd always beats everyone in weight and style. This one belongs to the same standard and if you are looking for a basic hard drive with portability, this is for you
cons:
no 3.0 functionality: I don't think it will matter much until late 2012.
password: you can either lock it or unlock it. all or none. There is no way you can give access to some files and block to some others. That to me is a complete no brainer. When you are already providing a security function why not make simple changes and make it more attractive?
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
- No Power Switch
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 750GB My Passport Essential SE Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
I mainly use it to store all my multimedia files and folders. It provides definite back up for all my data. It is fast enough to copy the files to and from computer and it's very handy too.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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 750GB My Passport Essential SE Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
Use for complete system backup - love automatic backup each time a change is made on my desktop -love encyption - just a great unit. Would definitely purchase again when the need arises.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 750GB My Passport Essential SE Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
Very good product, exelent cost-quality... Could be faster...
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to carry
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 750GB My Passport Essential SE Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
Excellent external hard drive
Fast data transfer
Easy to carry
Very stylish
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 750GB My Passport Essential SE Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
Elegantly compact that can be carried with you almost anywhere.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 750GB My Passport Essential SE Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
small, portable, easy to set up and easy to use.
- Primary use:
- Business
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 750GB My Passport Essential SE Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
I use the Passport for backup of daily business activity. It is convenient and easy to carry with me. Small enough to keep in my purse. I would highly recommend to others.
I purchased a second Passport to back up my personal banking activity and important information. So convenient!!!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 750GB My Passport Essential SE Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
This is the 3rd drive I purchase from WD.
Very happy with it.
Excellent performance
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 750GB My Passport Essential SE Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Black):
I use the hard drive as a time machine backup disk for my macbook pro. I've had many WD disks before, and never been dissappointed with their performance. It works like a charm, it's small and portable, fast enough for my purposes, including SD video editing. The only thing I would point out as a negative is that the drive won't run on the power from the USB outlet on the external keyboard that I have connected to my macbook. But I knew that, and for my purposes the portability, and not having to lug around an ac adapter, far outweighs this. It might be an issue if you have several harddrives and not enough solid USB ports though.
- Primary use:
- Business
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- USB 2.0 Cable
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- 2-Year Limited Warranty
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