Western Digital 500GB My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive for Mac
The Western Digital 500GB My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive for Mac is a highly-portable, high-capacity hard drive designed to accompany you and your Mac when you travel. Outfitted with an anodized aluminum enclosure, this drive matches the aesthetic of your MacBook or MacBook Air and provides you with up to 500GB storage. It features two FireWire 800 ports for fast data transfers and one USB 2.0 port for added connectivity. All of these ports also supply the drive with power so you don't need to lug around a power supply.
In addition to these features, the drive can backup your data in Apple Time Machine and can be reformatted to work with Windows computers. The preloaded WD Drive Utilities and WD Security software are an added bonus for managing your drive and protecting its data.
- Two FireWire 800 Ports
- Two speedy FireWire 800 ports allow you to save and access data at top speeds. Use the second FireWire port to daisy chain an additional external drive or other peripheral to your Mac. This drive also offers a USB 2.0 interface for added connectivity
- Premium Aluminum Enclosure
- The durable, anodized aluminum enclosure is the perfect complement for your MacBook or MacBook Air and resists scratching and fingerprints
- WD Security
- WD Security utility allows you to set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to protect your files from unauthorized use or access
- WD Drive Utilities
- Register your drive, set drive security, run diagnostics and more using WD Drive Utilities
- Massive Capacity, Small Enclosure
- Offering massive capacity in the smallest available metal enclosure, My Passport Studio is the ideal companion for the photographer, videographer, graphic artist, or creative professional on the go
- Compatible with Apple Time Machine
- Back up your files with Apple Time Machine
- Formatted for Mac
- HFS+ Journaled so it works right out of the box with your MacBook or MacBook Air. Can be reformatted for Windows
- No Power Adapter Required
- The drive is powered through the FireWire or USB port, so there's no need to lug around a bulky power adapter
- Ideal Use
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·Transferring files with the blazing-fast FireWire 800 interface
·Adding extra storage for your videos, music, photos, and files
·Using with your MacBook or MacBook Air
·Backing up your files with Apple Time Machine
·Securing your files from unauthorized access with password protection and hardware encryption
Go To
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 500GB |
| Interface |
2x FireWire-800 1x USB 2.0 |
| 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 |
Formatted for Mac OS X Leopard, or Snow Leopard, or Lion Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 (requires reformatting) |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Portable |
| Power Requirements | Bus-Powered |
| Environmental Requirements |
Operating Temperature: 41 to 104°:F / 5 to 40°C Storage Temperature: -4 to 149°F / -20 to 65°C |
| Dimensions | 0.7 x 5 x 3.3 / 1.9 x 12.6 x 8.4cm |
| Weight | 0.56 lb / 0.25kg |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
86%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Compact (7)
- Portable (7)
- Quiet (7)
- Attractive (6)
- Easy to set up (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-up (6)
- Additional storage (5)
- Photo storage (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (4), Casual user (3)
- Primary use:
- Business (4), Personal (3)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (7)
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- 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 500GB My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive for Mac:
I purchased 2 Passport Studio's, one to hold work and one for back-up. The Firewire 800 is very fast. Product design is excellent-looks like a fat/large iPhone 4. Love that they are powered by the FW cables with no need for clunky power cables. only downside to that I not being able to turn them off. They seem to stay on even when Mac is powered down. Definitely happy with the purchase.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
- Unreliable
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 500GB My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive for Mac:
I have a 500GB version which has been replaced under warranty once and is temperamental on whether to show up on desktop or to be recognized any where (just won't mount, have tried various computer and cable) It also is unreliable in writing large files (often freezes) Has not had much use because of this. The size and style are its only good points. I wouldn't buy another.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 500GB My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive for Mac:
Used to backup college work, this drive is easy to use and gives me plenty of space. Recommended for anyone looking for an effortless and cost effective backup solution.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about Western Digital 500GB My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive for Mac:
I was amazed at how easy it was to plug this into the back of my Mac and set it up to work with Time Machine. Now I feel safe and secure that my data is safe and accessible should I have any future problems. This is my 3rd Western Digital portable hard drive -- the other two are still in use with the two PCs in our household.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 500GB My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive for Mac:
Sets itself up. Just plug in and follow the prompts. Backs up seamlessly with Apple Time Machine and has other useful tools built-in.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Aluminum case
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Multiple interfaces
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Video
Comments about Western Digital 500GB My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive for Mac:
It's external metal casing makes it rugged, and it looks great with my MacBook Pro and iMac. I'm a video editor so I use it to transport footage from person to person. So being in and aluminum enclosure makes me feel safe when it's being moved around a lot. Plus having firewire 800 makes it fast and with the additional usb port means anybody can transfer or copy footage, so I don't have to worry about compatibility issues.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about Western Digital 500GB My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive for Mac:
As a photographer, backing up my images is essential.
I have 4 external hard drives attached to my MacBook
Pro. This particular HD has been dedicated to our
trips to the Middle East.
Easy as it gets to install and use.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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What's in the Box
- FireWire 800 Cable
- USB 2.0 Cable
- Quick Install Guide
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
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