Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0 (Red)
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The Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0 is a compact easy-to-use external portable hard drive perfect for backing up your computer or storing extra data. Compatible with Mac and Windows PCs, it features a storage capacity of 1TB and is outfitted with a USB 3.0 interface that boasts transfer data speeds of up to 5 Gbps.* In addition, the drive is backwards compatible with USB 2.0, in case you don't have a USB 3.0 port on your notebook, netbook, or laptop computer. Because the drive is preformatted as a single NTFS partition, you can immediately start using it with any Windows PC that's using NTFS file formatting.
Great for taking your data with you wherever you go, this drive features a small, sturdy design and easily connects to your netbook or laptop. It also features an LED that lets you know when the drive is on standby, active, or idle. Along with the drive, you will find the built-in WD SmartWare Software intended to help you quickly and easily backup files as well as manage the drive's power and security settings.
Note! * To use the drive with MAC OS X, Leopard, or Snow Leopard operating systems, and to use Mac's Time Machine, you must first reformat the drive to a single HFS+J partition and restore the WD SmartWare software and disk image. Visit the Western Digital website here: http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID #5419 for more information
- Up to 3x Faster Transfer Rates
- When connected to a USB 3.0 port this drive lets you access and save files up tothree times faster than USB 2.0. Transfer a 2-hour HD movie in just under 5minutes instead of 14 minutes*
- Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 Compatibility
- A single drive with 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
- USB Powered
- USB-powered directly from the USB port on your PC. No separate supply is needed
- Huge Capacity
- 1TB of storage capacity means you can store a vast amount of your favorite photos, music, movies, or important files on the drive
- What It Holds
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Up to 200,000 digital photos
Up to 250,000 songs (MP3)
Up to 76 hours of Digital Video (DV)**
- WD SmartWare Software
- Simplifies the process of backing up your files on your Mac or Windows PC with a easy-to-use visual interface in addition to allowing you to run diagnostics and manage your drive's power settings
- Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access or theft with password protection and 256-bit hardware-based encryption
- Visual interface displays your content in categories and shows the progress of your backup
- Automatic, continuous backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you add or change a file
- Retrieve your valuable data to its original location whether you've lost all your data or just overwritten an important file
- Eco-Friendly
- Designed with a small box from recycled materials to minimize waste
Note:* Performance may vary based on user's hardware and system configuration
** Please visit Western Digital's website to see how these were calculated: http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=430
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Interface |
USB 3.0 at up to 5 Gb/s USB 2.0 at up to 480 Mb/s |
| Drive Speed | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| System Requirements |
Available USB Port Formatted NTFS for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Requires reformatting for Mac OS X Leopard, Snow Leopard |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements | USB-Powered |
| Environmental Requirements |
Operating temperature: 41° to 95°F / 5° to 35°C Non-operating temperature: -4° to 149°F / -20° to 65°C |
| Dimensions HxDxW | 0.7 x 4.30 x 3.20" / 1.8 x 11 x 8.3 cm |
| Weight | 0.45 lb / 0.20 kg |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 15 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (12)
- Easy to setup (10)
- Large capacity / good size (9)
- Attractive (8)
- Quiet (7)
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-up (10)
- Additional storage (9)
- File transfer (8)
- Photo storage (8)
- Video (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (6), Casual user (4)
- Primary use:
- Personal (7), Business (4)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (6), Mac (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)
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Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0 (Red):
Straight forward design. Easy set-up. Reliable.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0 (Red):
This compact unit is extremely portable taking up very little space. BUT it is a 1TB drive. I always use the rugged WD case which has a socket so there is no need to remove the drive form the protective case in order to connect it to a laptop.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0 (Red):
Great for extra storage
- 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 USB 3.0 (Red):
I don't know how many of these I own, but they all work perfectly. I haven't tried the USB 3.
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- 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 USB 3.0 (Red):
This is a very fast, portable and smart looking hdd. I use it for storing my multimedia files and play them directly from the hard drive. It never slows down or gets heated up. The connector is hard enough to stay connected even with small minor shakes or pushes. Well made product from WD.
- 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
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0 (Red):
Have been using western digital drives for many years, this is the 6th usb3.0 1tb drive I have. I use them constantly in my work. Went with RED to help differentiate from the rest a little. Have black, blue, silver, now red. Zero complaints.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0 (Red):
great external-storage addition for desktop computer users.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0 (Red):
The huge storage capacity, strong security, and ease of use make the Western Digital My Passport Essential SE external hard drive a great choice for those who need to take their work with them. Have 3 of them and they are working very well
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0 (Red):
Elegant, fast and reliable drive
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0 (Red):
I need a small portable hard drive for I spend 6 months out of the country.
This seems to work very well -- is still new to me-- it has allot of storage for a reasonable price and I could not resist the RED color
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0 (Red):
Very good
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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 USB 3.0 (Red):
I purchased the 1TB My Passport Essential SE because my laptop hard drive failed. I backed up all of my data to My Passport Essential SE, replaced my failed laptop hard drive, then copied all of the data back to the new hard drive. The process was simple and I didn't need to install any special drivers. USB 3.0 is a great feature and I look forward to utilizing it when I have USB 3.0 compatible ports. The small size and fact that this drive is powered by USB is what made me decide to get this drive. I love it!
- 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
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0 (Red):
very good equipment.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- 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 USB 3.0 (Red):
Very fast transfer/backup with the USB 3.0 connection.
- 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 USB 3.0 (Red):
Works well on my macbook under Leopard. I erased it to reformat it as HFS+. Quick and easy.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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What's in the Box
- WD SmartWare Software (Included on the Drive)
- USB Cable
- Quick Install Guide
- 2-Year Limited Warranty
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