Western Digital 750GB WD Elements Portable SE Hard Drive
The 750GB WD Elements Portable SE Hard Drive from Western Digital is a portable hard drive that stores up to 750GB of data. It connects to your computer via USB 2.0, and is bus-powered, eliminating the need for an additional power supply. The drive is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems and is plug-and-play. The drive works right out of the box with PCs, but must first be reformatted before it can be used with Macs. Perfect for storing media and work, or for backing up your computer, the WD Elements SE is a portable, versatile hard drive solution.
- 750GB to store all your favorite videos, music, photos, and important files
- Compact and lightweight design allows the hard drive to fit easily into a pocket or purse
- Just plug it into a USB port and you're up and running instantly
- The drive requires no power adapter; it is powered directly through the USB cable
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 750GB |
| Interface | USB |
| 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, or 7; Mac OS X 10.4 or later
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Please Note:Device needs to be reformatted if intended for use with OS X. close |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | External |
| Power Requirements | Bus-powered |
| Environmental Requirements | None |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.1 x 0.6 x 5" (7.8 x 1.5 x 12.6cm) |
| 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
- Quiet (18)
- Reliable (12)
- Easy to install (11)
- Fast (11)
- Highly compatible (11)
Cons
- Slow (3)
Best Uses
- Photo storage (7)
- Additional storage (6)
- Back-up (6)
- High-end multimedia (5)
- File transfer (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Heavy duty user (8), Frequent user (7), Casual user (3), Power user (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (23), Business (4)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Not fast but excellent value
We use this drive for preliminary review and archiving of digital photos. This requires viewing literally hundreds of photos at a single sitting. This drive is larger than we probably need for this funtion,...Read complete review
We use this drive for preliminary review and archiving of digital photos. This requires viewing literally hundreds of photos at a single sitting. This drive is larger than we probably need for this funtion, but we've gotten tired of constantly having to upgrade our storage drive as we exceed storage space. The only negative is that the drive is slow (5400 RPM and USB 2.0 interface), but we knew this when we bought the drive. We wanted to get the most reliable drive we could, and this one fit our budget. Overall an excellent value.
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Most Liked Negative Review
USB Cable Disconnects Easily
While this hard drive is very reasonably priced, simple, and nice-looking, the USB cable disconnects far too easily, which makes it entirely unreliable in my opinion.
Within the first hour...Read complete review
While this hard drive is very reasonably priced, simple, and nice-looking, the USB cable disconnects far too easily, which makes it entirely unreliable in my opinion.
Within the first hour of using it, the cable disconnected 3 times without my doing.
I would not recommend this hard drive until the USB port is updated. Until then, you'd risk damaging your hard drive and data because it will continually disconnect from your computer without ejecting first.
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Reviewed by 28 customers
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Pros
- Easy to Customize
- Easy to Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Western Digital 750GB WD Elements Portable SE Hard Drive:
I use this drive for my video projects. It's not the fastest, being USB 2, but it does the job reliably. Great price.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy to Customize
- Easy to Navigate
- Reliable
- Sleek
- Versatile
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Multimedia
Comments about Western Digital 750GB WD Elements Portable SE Hard Drive:
This drive is my top choice when I need extra space to store files. This drive delivers consistent reliability in ever drive I have bought from them. Fast, reliable, and a great price it can't be beat.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 750GB WD Elements Portable SE Hard Drive:
Have been using 1TB version for a while and got this for my brother. Great product for the price. Wish they give the backup software along with it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Offline backup
Comments about Western Digital 750GB WD Elements Portable SE Hard Drive:
I purchased this product to be used as a backup drive for my son's college laptop. It has enough capacity to store a complete hard drive image plus additional space for other usage.
It doesn't have to be the fastest drive, or the biggest. It just has to be there in case of an emergency.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy to Navigate
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 750GB WD Elements Portable SE Hard Drive:
Excellent product. However, its not 750GB, its 700GB. Nevertheless, still the best value for money.
Pros
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 750GB WD Elements Portable SE Hard Drive:
great and compact hard drive.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 750GB WD Elements Portable SE Hard Drive:
Not so fast but light and compact for its capacity.
I find it also classy.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Nice Appearance
- Quiet
- Simple
- Small
Cons
- Disconnects Easily
- Flimsy
- Unreliable
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 750GB WD Elements Portable SE Hard Drive:
While this hard drive is very reasonably priced, simple, and nice-looking, the USB cable disconnects far too easily, which makes it entirely unreliable in my opinion.
Within the first hour of using it, the cable disconnected 3 times without my doing.
I would not recommend this hard drive until the USB port is updated. Until then, you'd risk damaging your hard drive and data because it will continually disconnect from your computer without ejecting first.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 750GB WD Elements Portable SE Hard Drive:
There is no automatic backup of your system with this hard drive, but it works just fine.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 750GB WD Elements Portable SE Hard Drive:
So far, this drive has been excellent.. but longevity is the main thing I'm concerned about with it. So get back to me in about a year or two for a real review of this drive.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Gaming
- High-End Multimedia
- Photography
Comments about Western Digital 750GB WD Elements Portable SE Hard Drive:
This external hard drive is excellent for saving images
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Quiet
- Reliable
- Small
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
- Mass data storage
Comments about Western Digital 750GB WD Elements Portable SE Hard Drive:
We use this drive for preliminary review and archiving of digital photos. This requires viewing literally hundreds of photos at a single sitting. This drive is larger than we probably need for this funtion, but we've gotten tired of constantly having to upgrade our storage drive as we exceed storage space. The only negative is that the drive is slow (5400 RPM and USB 2.0 interface), but we knew this when we bought the drive. We wanted to get the most reliable drive we could, and this one fit our budget. Overall an excellent value.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Western Digital 750GB WD Elements Portable SE Hard Drive:
Straight forward product, no extra things on the drive that pop up and try to install, just a plain simple external hard drive.
Well worth the money B&H charges for this device.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy to tranport
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Backups
- Transport files
- Transport music
- Transport pictures
Comments about Western Digital 750GB WD Elements Portable SE Hard Drive:
Very easy to use. Great for backups and transporting data, pictures or music. Just plug into a usb port and away you go. No need for a docking station. Will probably buy more.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Photo storage
Comments about Western Digital 750GB WD Elements Portable SE Hard Drive:
No software junk, no power cables, small and easy to use. Plug in to USB, drag and drop. Perfect.
I added a Case Logic compact portable hard case for my most recent trip, perfect.
Can't comment on some aspects, just bought it (first one} but can say so far, its perfect....
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Western Digital 750GB WD Elements Portable SE Hard Drive:
Silent, fast, reliable. Great HD for image storage
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 750GB WD Elements Portable SE Hard Drive:
1) Easy to carry2) Lowest price by [@]. I searched everywhere before buying it.3) Enough space of 750 GB and portable hard disk at such great price. I like it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
- Backups
Comments about Western Digital 750GB WD Elements Portable SE Hard Drive:
I purchased this drive for [$], which seemed to be an excellent price for a 750GB pocket drive. At such a price, I didn't expect a lot of speed, and in fact this is the case. Seems to be no faster than about 23MB/s, and that's on a dedicated USB controller. Too early to comment on reliability.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Western Digital 750GB WD Elements Portable SE Hard Drive:
before buying i am skeptical about buying one but after i bought it when i am testing its gr8.It picked up the firmware and transfer speed fine.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 750GB WD Elements Portable SE Hard Drive:
Great product, does not need external power which is very convenient. Ample memory for my usage. Very compact and fashionable design.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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