Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Black)
The Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Black) 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 | Black |
| 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 115 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
97%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Quiet (82)
- Fast (50)
- Easy to install (49)
- Reliable (49)
- Highly compatible (47)
Cons
- Slow (3)
Best Uses
- Back-up (31)
- High-end multimedia (29)
- Photo storage (29)
- Additional storage (22)
- Video (16)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Frequent user (34), Power user (24), Casual user (23), Heavy duty user (23), Infrequent user (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (83), Business (30)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (25), Mac (18)
Most Liked Positive Review
Easy to use. Set it and forget it.
I use my 1TB My Passport Essential to backup my desk top. Up until know I was backing up my documents to an 8GB flash memory stick.
It did the job b...Read complete review
I use my 1TB My Passport Essential to backup my desk top. Up until know I was backing up my documents to an 8GB flash memory stick.
It did the job but it took a great deal of time to erase the previous documents before I backed up the current documents. I discovered that if I did not erase the old information it would take way too long to complete the backup.
With the Passport Essential I can set what I want to back up (files or entire hard disk, and the just forget about it. It does the backups on the fly automatically.
I love this product and I plan on purchasing another one for my laptop.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Pretty look but headache product
Bought this disk to use as a backup storage of my laptop. As I plugged-in the disk it was installed itself and prompted me to install WD SmartWare for backup. Ok, why not? ...Read complete review
Bought this disk to use as a backup storage of my laptop. As I plugged-in the disk it was installed itself and prompted me to install WD SmartWare for backup. Ok, why not? Let's try it... I installed this software and found it unusable for my goals. So, I uninstalled it and as long as I don't use it and wouldn't like unusable files at the root of the disk I removed its files from the disk and formatted the disk with their WD Quick Formatter tool. And the show began... From here:
- I can't use the disk on other computers because now it doesn't has drivers and doesn't recognize on other computers
- I downloaded so called "Disk image" from WD support site, but it provided as a ZIP file and can't be used as an image for recovery. Just copping of the deleted files isn't help - WD SmartWare application doesn't recognize the drive.
- There is no tool to remove protection password I set at the beginning whilst I remember my password and just want to cancel protection!!! The only way to remove it is to install WD SmartWare that I can't install due to the reason stated previously..
My verdict: headache, foolish, unpredictable design of the product letting the user to format the drive with unusable, unrecoverable, unsupported results!!! Just unbelievable that I'm dealing with Western Digital product!
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Pros
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Black):
Can't go wrong if you use it for storage...I don't write to it constantly, but it works fine for having in the laptop bag for those times when you need it.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Black):
Small compact great storage; B&H excellent service free S&H and fast
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
- Long wire
Best Uses
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Black):
it´s easy to carry everywhere, I do all my backup on it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Black):
I have no complaints with this product. Worked and lived up to all expectation.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Black):
Nice to have
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 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Black):
I use this passport for my computer backup. It is simple if you have the right system. Just make sure you read the specs all the way through. I have had no issues with this product.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Other
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Black):
I use Western Digital for work and this is my third drive of theirs (all different sizes). This one works as it should; I haven't had any issues. It's pretty small too.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Black):
Using for backup and multimedia library.
Pros / Good at: Storage capacity, Light weight and Compact to carry with you, Cost-Efficiency.
Cons / Not good: Noisy and Shaky when writing to HD, If it falls - it will break (unlike my other external HD which are much more durable). Short USB3 Cable. Only 5400 rpm while 7200 rpm should be available at similar price.
Good product but not the best.
Will recommend to my friends.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Black):
The product is great and i like it a bunch for storing my photos and such. Can be a little slow at times.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Black):
Great value for money
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Black):
Large, fast and reliable
- 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
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Black):
finally a USB hard drive that does not disconnect when bumped! 1Tb is great, i'm just waiting for larger. i use this to store photos. i also have another one as a backup drive. i've owned previous WD USB harddrives and this one is slightly bigger and heavier. didn't like how i had to install the mac software myself, but it was not difficult.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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 (Black):
The small size of this produt is great.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Compact
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Black):
we are retailer, this product is great and cheaper than some of the big vendors that we have.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Good look
- High Capacity
- Well known brand
Cons
- And as a result-unusaable
- Foolish soft engineering
- Headache installation
- Unsupported recovery
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Black):
Bought this disk to use as a backup storage of my laptop. As I plugged-in the disk it was installed itself and prompted me to install WD SmartWare for backup. Ok, why not? Let's try it... I installed this software and found it unusable for my goals. So, I uninstalled it and as long as I don't use it and wouldn't like unusable files at the root of the disk I removed its files from the disk and formatted the disk with their WD Quick Formatter tool. And the show began... From here:
- I can't use the disk on other computers because now it doesn't has drivers and doesn't recognize on other computers
- I downloaded so called "Disk image" from WD support site, but it provided as a ZIP file and can't be used as an image for recovery. Just copping of the deleted files isn't help - WD SmartWare application doesn't recognize the drive.
- There is no tool to remove protection password I set at the beginning whilst I remember my password and just want to cancel protection!!! The only way to remove it is to install WD SmartWare that I can't install due to the reason stated previously..
My verdict: headache, foolish, unpredictable design of the product letting the user to format the drive with unusable, unrecoverable, unsupported results!!! Just unbelievable that I'm dealing with Western Digital product!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
- No cover for protection
- Slow to connect
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Black):
It has USB3 support but I used it to connect to my Mac with only USB2. The speed still seems to be faster than the other portable HDDs I bought before. It's also well constructed. But, no cover or soft box included for protection. This is the only thing I don't like, so far.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Black):
I use this product to back up all my information , and is fast , is great , and the price is reasonable, I would definitely recommend this product!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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 (Black):
I do alot of travel and needed somthing small to take with me when doing so. This unit is fast and reliable.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
- No Power Switch
Best Uses
- File Transfer
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Black):
Very quick, small size and big capacity!!
- 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
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive (Black):
The WD My Passport has a low profile, light weight, and easily stores in my camera bag. The 1TB of storage is more than enough for the 'Road Warrior', and is easy to use. Your files are secure and password protected, even when you leave your PC or Laptop unattended for a period of time. I use the WD My Passport to store all images-originals, website, modified related to a specific project, freeing up the disk storage on my laptop and desktop.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
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- USB Cable
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- Quick Install Guide
- 2-Year Limited Warranty
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