Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Silver)
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The Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Silver) is your answer to sleek, 'future-proof' portability. With this bus-powered drive, you can have up to 5Gb/s USB 3.0 speeds with complete backward compatibility with USB 2.0, allowing you to take full advantage of your drive immediately while still ensuring future usability.
- Dual USB 3.0 / 2.0 Compatibility
- This drive delivers universal compatibility today and next-generation speed for tomorrow. Use it with USB 2.0 now and step up to USB 3.0 speed when you're ready.
- Fast Transfer Rates
- When connected to a USB 3.0 port this drive lets you access and save files up to 3x faster than USB 2.0.
- Maximum Capacity
- Store all your favorite photos, music, movies and important files on this high capacity, portable drive.
- WD SmartWare Software
- This intuitive software puts you in control of your backup. With the ability to install all the features, a select few, or none at all, this versatile bundled software provides an excellent, continuous backup option for protecting your data. Add additional security with the option of password-protected encryption.
| Interface | USB 3.0 (backward compatible with USB 2.0) |
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Color | Silver |
| Data Transfer Rate | USB 2.0: Up to 480Mb/s USB 3.0: Up to 5Gb/s |
| Operating Temperature | 41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C) |
| Storage Temperature | −4 to 149°F (−20 to 65°C) |
| Format | Formatted NTFS for Windows XP, Vista, 7 Requires reformatting for Mac OS X 10.5 / 10.6 |
| Dimensions | 0.7 x 4.3 x 3.2" (1.8 x 11.0 x 8.3 cm) |
| Weight | 0.45 lb (0.2 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 35 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
97%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Quiet (25)
- Large capacity / good size (21)
- Attractive (17)
- Easy to use (17)
- Easy to setup (16)
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional storage (16)
- Back-up (14)
- Photo storage (14)
- File transfer (13)
- Video (11)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (12), Casual user (10), Frequent user (6), Heavy duty user (5)
- Primary use:
- Personal (21), Business (13)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (15), Mac (7)
Most Liked Positive Review
My Passport Essential SE 1TB Portable
Hello there,
Nowadays we have seen most of the companies producing their new product or upgraded version. This time portable hard drive was in my to do list. Before buying My Passport...Read complete review
Hello there,
Nowadays we have seen most of the companies producing their new product or upgraded version. This time portable hard drive was in my to do list. Before buying My Passport Essential SE 1TB, I had few difficulty to be familiar about right product in a market with a great users feedback. After some deep research and use of this device, I came up with these features that Western Digital has provided.
If we take a closer look among portable hard drive, My Passport Essential SE 1TB USB 3.0 Portable hard drive from western digital
Looks Matters--Product Weight. 7.2 oz. Product Depth. 4.3"
Simple as plug n' play. The software provided by
Western Digital is very easy to install.
USB 3.0 as an interface is about 10 times faster than USB 2.0 (5 Gbps compared to 480 Mbps respectively).
USB 3.0 storage device is backward-compatible USB 2.0
USB 3.0 has a full-duplex communication compatibility that allows users to send data to and from the peripheral at the same time. In comparison, USB 2.0 just have a half-duplex communication.
USB 3.0 is supported by both Windows and for Mac users. Just quick FYI, This device can be used on Linux systems.
My Passport Essential SE 1TB Portable USB 3.0 runs in very little power when its status is idle and draws back power very efficiently when the device is is operating mode whereas USB 2.0 device uses a very constant power that reduces the power portable devices like laptops as well as decreases the battery life.
Since My Passport Essential SE 1TB Portable Hard Drive by Western Digital uses a very less power while the device is in idle mode, it avoids overheating of the unit itself.
Another great fact is when the device is in use mode, it runs quiet.
Product-wise, Western Digital values 7 stars. In spite of its great features, I even tried to know about customer service after and before purchase. I was supported by highly motivated and knowledgeable staffs. Informed all its benefits and even after I purchase this device, they helped me to install the software that helps users to use their product.
Not only for gaming,high-end multimedia, it is user friendly from simple to the advanced users.
With all these positive attributes, I am confident to say this device dissevers more than simple 5 stars.
Regards,
NJ
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Be careful
I have gone through 2 of these drives for various reasons. The first time I dropped it (obviously my mistake) and all the data was lost (it was backed up). After that ...Read complete review
I have gone through 2 of these drives for various reasons. The first time I dropped it (obviously my mistake) and all the data was lost (it was backed up). After that I bought another one and just the other day it decided to stop working. Unfortunately I got burned because not all my data was backed up. A HUGE mistake on my part. After I did a quick google seach to see if it was fixable, I came across TONS of people who had the same situation occur. I brought it to a computer shop but the guy said it's fried. SO the moral of the story, be very careful with backing up your data with this drive because it is very unreliable.
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- Compact
Cons
- Unreliable
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Silver):
I have gone through 2 of these drives for various reasons. The first time I dropped it (obviously my mistake) and all the data was lost (it was backed up). After that I bought another one and just the other day it decided to stop working. Unfortunately I got burned because not all my data was backed up. A HUGE mistake on my part. After I did a quick google seach to see if it was fixable, I came across TONS of people who had the same situation occur. I brought it to a computer shop but the guy said it's fried. SO the moral of the story, be very careful with backing up your data with this drive because it is very unreliable.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- Software slows computer
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Silver):
This is a nice, fast drive for the price, but the autobackup software is a resource and processor hog in Win Vista 64. Aside from significantly slowing down your computer, it will create a GB worth of temporary files on your HD every time you start up, and doesn't delete them. You need to do that manually after the next start up.
Try something line Acronis True Image instead of the WD bundled software.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Silver):
it,s nice and quite comfortable to carry, usb 3.0 works great
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Silver):
Western Digital does it again. This drive is EXTREMELY quiet, runs VERY cool to the touch and works GREAT as a back-up device. Plus it's USB 3.0, so I don't have to worry about it being slow as it fills up.
I don't have anything negative to say about this device.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Silver):
Great product with easy to use interface to ensure regular backups. I bought two and use them as a master and backup in the field. Software allows automatic updates of any files that have been changed.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
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 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Silver):
Excellent service by B& H through out the whole process. I like it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- Expensive
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Silver):
I just plug it in and ready to use in a second. What is so great about it is that my whole family use it. I bought two of them in different colors.There is just one thing that kind of bad,the color red is 10 dollars more.Don't know why but it's weird.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Silver):
I have been using these WD external HD's for about 4 years now (320GB to 1TB), and this is the 5th 1TB i have purchased, have never had one fail - and i travel alot, so it doesnt just sit on a desk or in a draw.
So for me has been a great, reliable product.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Silver):
I use it for movies and games and it works great.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Silver):
Just plugged it in to a USB port and copied all my document files for a back up. Just re-copy once a week and I have all my documents saved. Works fast and in the background.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
- Usb 3
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Silver):
I am using it to store my mini DV tapes and other Photos. A 60 minuite DV tape is about 12GB and I have quite a few. The drive is small and fast and you need the NTFS file system for large files greater the 4GB. I can take it with me and show others all the photos and videos. Cannot believe I would ever need 1TB drive
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- Difficult To Use
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- File Transfer
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Silver):
This portable Hard Drive works really fast and is smaller than the previous incarnations from WD. I did have a problem in getting it to work right with my HP 500Z Desktop, but once I uninstalled the included software, it worked like a charm!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
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 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Silver):
You never have enough stuff to store in it
Absolutely, the ultimate hard disk ever bought... can't wait to use it with my next usb3.0 hardware
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Silver):
I use this drive to store and play movies on both a Mac Mini and a Windows netbook. Works fine and holds a lot. I can watch movies on a laptop in my camper without 120v power, since the drive is powered by USB!
- 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 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Silver):
Bought as storage for all of my photos. Fast, lightweight and quiet
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Silver):
I'm using it to share all home video with my friends and it can contain almost all media, including uncompressed HD video and RAW photos. And it is fast.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Silver):
I use this for time machine on my mac and love it so far. It looks nice and matches. It came in a padded envelope so I was a bit worried, but it seems to work great.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Bus powered
- Compact
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Time Machine
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Silver):
Best storage for the money I could find... small, quite and unobtrusive design.
I use them for time machine drives for personal and business machines.
- 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
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Silver):
very confiable
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Silver):
I use it to back up my photos. It comes with software to sync but I don't use it and just copy all my photos on to the drive. Also frees up space on my PC.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
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