Western Digital 320GB My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive
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The 320GB My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive from Western Digital is a portable hard drive with an innovative LCD display panel. The display can always be viewed, even when the drive is not connected to a computer. It displays your custom drive label, available capacity, and security status. This allows you to quickly identify what is stored on the drive, perfect for anyone who owns multiple drives.
The drive can connect to your computer via FireWire-800 or USB 2.0, or via FireWire-400 using the included adapter. It ships as an HFS+ formatted drive for use in Mac OS X, but can be reformatted for use by Windows operating systems. It ships with the WD SmartWare software suite, which provides visual backup, diagnostic tools, 256-bit hardware encryption, and more. The drive is bus-powered for truly portable operation.
- Smart Display
- Create your own personalized drive label to remind you of what's stored on each drive. You can even view the label when the drive is unplugged. The display also includes available capacity and security status
- FireWire-800
- Save and access data at top speeds with the high-performance FireWire-800 interface. Also includes USB 2.0 interface for maximum flexibility
- Designed for Use with Mac Computers
- Formatted for Mac and compatible with Apple Time Machine, this drive is plug-and-play ready for Mac computer users
- WD SmartWare
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- See your backup as it happens - Seeing is believing. Visual backup displays your content in categories and shows the progress of your backup
- Protect your data automatically - Relax. Your data is secure. Automatic, continuous backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you add or change a file
- Bring back lost files effortlessly - Retrieve your valuable data to its original location whether you've lost all your data or just overwritten an important file
- Take control - Customize your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more from the WD SmartWare control center
- 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
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 320GB |
| Interface |
1x 9-Pin FireWire-800 1x USB 2.0 (Micro 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 |
Mac OS X Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard Windows XP, Vista, 7 (Requires reformatting to FAT32 or NTFS) Computer with FireWire-800, FireWire-400, or USB 2.0 port |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Portable |
| Power Requirements | Bus-Powered |
| Environmental Requirements |
Operating Temperature: 41-95°:F (5-35°C) Storage Temperature: -4-149°F (-20-65°C) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.3 x 0.73 x 4.9" (8.3 x 1.9 x 12.4cm) |
| Weight | 0.4 lb (0.18kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 13 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (7)
- Easy to set up (6)
- Quiet (6)
- Portable (5)
- Attractive (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional storage (5)
- Back-up (4)
- File transfer (4)
- Photo storage (4)
- Video (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (4), Casual user (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (7), Business (6)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (10)
Most Liked Positive Review
Fire port
I like the Fire port for Apple computers. It free up my USB ports.
I like the Fire port for Apple computers. It free up my USB ports.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Not bad
The firewire connection is good.
I didn't like or need the software that was preloaded. Otherwise it worked fine.
The firewire connection is good.
I didn't like or need the software that was preloaded. Otherwise it worked fine.
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Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Great Value
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
- Color Options Needed
Best Uses
- File Transfer
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive:
We buy about 3-6 of these a week and use them to deliver video footage to clients. They come with three cables (800, 800-400, micro USB), and the firewire 800 at this price point is great. The LCD screen is easy to rename and makes it easy to keep track of what's on the drive (we use reference #'s)
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive:
Very useful and user's friendly
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive:
I like this drive. Plug and play with my MacBook Pro.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- 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 Studio Portable Hard Drive:
I use this Hard Drive for everything! I love the light weight, design, smooth surface, and it looks like it was made perfectly for my mac. For this price it is definitley a good buy and so far I have nothing bad to say about it :)
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Cool to work with
- User friendly
Cons
Best Uses
- Storage when am traveling
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive:
i used this when am traveling
i like how it have the display and all the cables
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive:
I use this product for my phography and it works great. I swith between a Mac at school and a PC at home. I have no issues using it on either after I formatted it. Its light and comes with all the different cables needed. I love it! So far I haven't found anything wrong with it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy to Customize
- Easy to Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive:
slick design. goes well with my macbook pro. the western digital software that goes along with the drive allows you to see what type of files (videos, music, pictures)you have on both your macbook and the portable hard drive. all the cables you need are included, usb, firewire 400 and 800. that drive looks serious. a good buy. allways trusted western digital.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy to Customize
- Easy to Navigate
- Easy to use
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive:
Straight out of the box I was able to plug & play. The firewire 800 connection cuts my transfer time in half. It has a simple, sleek design and a digital label to let you separate it from your other drives. Software is not necessary, but easy to navigate.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive:
The firewire connection is good.
I didn't like or need the software that was preloaded. Otherwise it worked fine.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy to Navigate
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive:
It is really silly to try to rate a product that is designed for long-term storage after two weeks. It whirs, it clunks and the tires seem firm when you kick it.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy to Customize
- Easy to Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive:
I have my lightroom catalog and pictures on it and I love the fact that it shows how much memory has been used. Also, I love that it was extremely easy to change its setting to work on PC and Mac. Also it is super fast and compact. Great product.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Other
Pros
- Durable
- Great price
- Size
- Versatile
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Home
- ITunes
- School
- Work
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive:
We already one another one just like it and we didn't even consider any other product when purchasing. Works great on both Mac and Windows 7, basically just plug and play! Love the fire wire for Mac. [...] We are VERY pleased with our purchase. Thanks.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 320GB My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive:
I like the Fire port for Apple computers. It free up my USB ports.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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What's in the Box
- USB Micro Cable
- FireWire-800 Cable
- FireWire-800 to FireWire-400 Adapter
- Quick Install Guide
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
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