Western Digital My Book Studio External Hard Drive (1TB)
The Western Digital My Book Studio External Hard Drive has 1TB of storage that works out of the box with your Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard machine. Data transfer speeds up to 800MB/s ensure fast transfer of your information, especially when connected via the FireWire-800 port. My Book also provides a USB 2.0 port, and a FireWire-400 port (when using the included cable).
Aside from having an appealing aluminum enclosure, the drive runs cool and quiet without a fan. Optional WD SmartWare software comes included with the drive as well, allowing you to install only the components you choose to add. The drive also does its part to conserve energy with its WD GreenPower Technology, which lowers the internal drive's power consumption by up to 30%. And for peace-of-mind, My Book features password protection and hardware-based encryption, along with a 3-year warranty.
- Heat-Dissipating, Cool-to-the-Touch Aluminum Enclosure
- The premium aluminum enclosure perfectly complements your Mac computer and the sleek, book-like design allows two or more My Book drives to nestle neatly together like volumes on a shelf
- Premium Performance
- Save and access data at top speeds with the dual high-performance FireWire-800 interface. Also includes a USB 2.0 interface for maximum flexibility
- Optional WD SmartWare
- Visual backup software and drive management control center. Install all components, some or none. It's up to you
- Formatted HFS+ Journaled
- Works out of the box with your Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard system. Can easily be reformatted to work with Windows XP, Vista, or 7
- Password Protection
- Gain peace-of-mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access or theft with password protection and hardware-based encryption (requires WD SmartWare software)
- Power Miser
- My Book external drives are designed to save energy. WD GreenPower Technology lowers internal drive power consumption by up to 30%; a sleep mode reduces power during idle times; and a power-saving feature turns the drive on and off with your computer
- Cool and Quiet
- The drive is designed to run cool without a fan. Lower operating temperatures extend the life of the drive and improve data reliability, while the fan-less design reduces noise output
Go To
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Interface | 2 x FireWire-8001 x USB 2.0FireWire-400 (using provided cable) |
| Drive Speed | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Buffer | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Average Seek Time | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate | Up to 800MB/sec |
| System Requirements | Mac OS X Leopard, Snow Leopard, LionRequires reformatting for Windows XP, Vista, 7 |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Requirements | Operating temperature: 41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°CStorage temperature: -4 to 149°F / -20 to 65°C |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 1.9 x 6.5 x 5.3"/ 48 x 165 x 135mm |
| Weight | 2.6 lb / 1.18kg |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 12 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
82%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to set up (7)
- Quiet (7)
- Easy to use (6)
- Large capacity / good size (5)
- Attractive (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-up (8)
- Additional storage (6)
- Photo storage (4)
- Video (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (5), Power user (4)
- Primary use:
- Personal (7), Business (3)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (11)
Most Liked Positive Review
Plug & Play
Recently installed a FW800 daisy chain which included one drive to warehouse all of my photos, two more drives in rotation for TimeMachine back-ups, and a compact flash card reader. While one drive is...Read complete review
Recently installed a FW800 daisy chain which included one drive to warehouse all of my photos, two more drives in rotation for TimeMachine back-ups, and a compact flash card reader. While one drive is backing up my main hard drive and the photo hard drive, the other in my fire safe. Then, after a week or so, the back-up drives swap places. All three drives worked perfectly straight out of the box and with no hassle. Didn't need or use the included SmartWare and it didn't get in the way. Plug & Play... What can you say that's better than that.
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Most Liked Negative Review
WD My Book Studio Fail
Dear review readers, I'm not a negative, whiny person but I'm going to tell you that while this device is well-designed and definitely appeals to us MAC users, it is a gamble as to...Read complete review
Dear review readers, I'm not a negative, whiny person but I'm going to tell you that while this device is well-designed and definitely appeals to us MAC users, it is a gamble as to whether or not it will be a dependable machine for you. It failed on my first day when I tried to format the disc. I've heard of people having better luck with HDs when formatted/erased before using the factory formatted space. I tried this and never got past the first task I gave it. I love the design but it's just a shame Hitachi doesn't make one that looks like this! I'll trade the dependability for the design any day.
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Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about Western Digital My Book Studio External Hard Drive (1TB):
I bought this for video editing with Final Cut Pro 7 and the very first time I plugged it in to my iMac it worked flawlessly. No formatting required for Mac! I had been used to usb 2.0 so now with the firewire 800 my rendering is much faster. It also color matches perfectly with the iMac which is icing on the cake.
I've only had it for a couple weeks but I already ordered another one in 2TB Raid format. The 1TB with then serve as my 3rd back-up and time machine. I definitely recommend it for anyone who needs speed in their hard drive.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about Western Digital My Book Studio External Hard Drive (1TB):
Bought this for my 27in iMac as a backup for Time Machine. Did not have to do a thing. Plugged it in and when Time Machine opened, I chose this drive for my backup. Simple as that! All cables were included.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- No Firewire 400 adapter
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital My Book Studio External Hard Drive (1TB):
Purchased this drive to use with my older Macbook, because the the description stated that it was USB and Firewire 800 (which would work with my new macbook) with adapter for Firewire 400 (for use with my old Macbook which only has Firewire 400). When it arrived, it did NOT have the 400 to 800 adapter. I contacted WD support at the e-mail address that was in the paperwork that came with the drive, and within a week, WD had sent the firewire 400 to 800 adapter.
Drive works out of the box as expected. I did reformat (partition) the drive and it is working well, works great with Time Machine backup. The drive is very quite. I have only had it for 2 weeks, so have no opinion about long-term use. However, this is my second WD 1TB drive, I have a similar model WD drive on my home network that I've had running for over a year. Pleased with that one, so feel comfortable with this purchase for the long haul.
While it has no power switch, it does "shut down" when dismounted and data cable is unplugged. Does go to standby when idle as well to save power.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Video
Comments about Western Digital My Book Studio External Hard Drive (1TB):
Comes with 3 cables to choose from depending on what you need for your computer. I plugged it into a MacPro and it started up and "knew" what to do right away. It allows the user to choose how you want to do your backups. Using the firewire 800 cable it worked fast enough for me.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital My Book Studio External Hard Drive (1TB):
I'm using this external drive for backing up dslr photos and videos.
Set up for Mac is extremely simple.
The only trouble I had was thinking that I needed to use their software program. I opted to just drag and drop selected files.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Compact
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about Western Digital My Book Studio External Hard Drive (1TB):
Use for Time machine for our Macbook Pro Laptops and works great for backing up systems..
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Western Digital My Book Studio External Hard Drive (1TB):
I wanted an external drive that had good reviews (obviously) and would look good with my new 27" iMac, its keyboard and track pad. After spending a couple days researching I decided to get the Western Digital 1 TB My Book Studio. When I got it, I was impressed by its size and its design wonderfully compliments my computer. I also liked the fact that it has 2 Firewire 800 ports and a USB port. Nicely priced too. I plugged it in, opened Time Machine, selected it as my backup disc, and was done. It is a beautifully simple machine.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about Western Digital My Book Studio External Hard Drive (1TB):
I use this product to backup my data on my MacBookPro. I bought it so I would have a reliable backup before upgrading to Lion. It is fast and doesn't take up a lot room. It does the job at a great price.
- 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
Comments about Western Digital My Book Studio External Hard Drive (1TB):
Recently installed a FW800 daisy chain which included one drive to warehouse all of my photos, two more drives in rotation for TimeMachine back-ups, and a compact flash card reader. While one drive is backing up my main hard drive and the photo hard drive, the other in my fire safe. Then, after a week or so, the back-up drives swap places. All three drives worked perfectly straight out of the box and with no hassle. Didn't need or use the included SmartWare and it didn't get in the way. Plug & Play... What can you say that's better than that.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Comments about Western Digital My Book Studio External Hard Drive (1TB):
the price is lower than other sellers. =)
Pros
- Design
- Price
- Size
Cons
- Freezes or Crashes
- Not dependable
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Western Digital My Book Studio External Hard Drive (1TB):
Dear review readers, I'm not a negative, whiny person but I'm going to tell you that while this device is well-designed and definitely appeals to us MAC users, it is a gamble as to whether or not it will be a dependable machine for you. It failed on my first day when I tried to format the disc. I've heard of people having better luck with HDs when formatted/erased before using the factory formatted space. I tried this and never got past the first task I gave it. I love the design but it's just a shame Hitachi doesn't make one that looks like this! I'll trade the dependability for the design any day.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital My Book Studio External Hard Drive (1TB):
It's a nice looking and smart design, just the software isn't where it should be.
The Macbook Pro superdrive does not work with blank cds/dvds if the My Book software is installed on the laptop. The only way around this is deleting a certain file and that disables the software. If you do not want to use the software (continuous backup) that WD provides then this external is fine.
After calling WD customer service, they do not know how to solve this problem.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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What's in the Box
- FireWire-800 Cable
- FireWire-800 to 400 Cable
- USB Cable
- AC Adapter
- Quick Install Guide
- WD SmartWare Software
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
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