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Western Digital My Passport Essential 320GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive (Real Red)

Western Digital My Passport Essential 320GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive (Real Red)


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Brand: Western Digital
Category: CE

List Price: $209.99
Buy New: $126.94
You Save: $83.05 (40%)



Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 184 reviews
Sales Rank: 358

Color: Blue
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Hard Drive Size: 320
Size: 320GB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5 x 3.1 x 0.6
nv:Capacity (GB): 320
Interface: USB 2.0
Spindle Speed (RPM): 5400
Average Seek (msec): <12
Track-to-Track Seek Time (typical read, ms): 2.0
Access Time: 5.0 ms
Data Transfer Rate on USB 2.0: Up to 480 Mb/sec
Warranty: 3 years warranty

MPN: WDMER3200TN
Model: WDMER3200TN
UPC: 718037730936
EAN: 0718037730936
ASIN: B0015WM4YM

Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:
  • Box Contents - My Passport Essential 320GB Portable USB Hard Drive, USB 2.0 cable, Quick Install guide
  • 320GB Hard Drive Capacity
  • Installation is a snap because you don't really install this drive; you just plug it in and it's ready to use. There is no CD to install; the included software loads from the drive the first time you plug it in
  • USB bus powered, no separate power supply is needed
  • This ultra-portable drive fits easily in your pocket or purse, weighs only a few ounces, and holds tons of valuable data

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
These elegant portable drives are simple to use, light and easy to carry, and require no power adapter -- they are powered directly through the USB cable. Pack up your office files and take them home. Carry thousands of songs or pictures. Synchronize files between home and office and encrypt everything on the drive for added security. WD Sync synchronization and encryption software lets you take your critical data with you. Plug My Passport into any PC, edit files, read e-mail, and view photos. Then sync all of your changes back to your home or office computer. Your data is protected with 128-bit encryption (Windows only). Perfect for the business traveler who needs to transfer large amounts of data from laptop to clients or just daily backups in case of accidents from mishandled luggage to coffee spills. Also comes in handy if you're worried about laptop theft and someone else having access to your important data, you can store it on this portable encrypted drive instead. For all those precious pictures, videos, music and data files, this external hard drive is a must-have. WD Sync synchronization and encryption software lets you save your critical data and take it with you. Plug your drive into any PC, edit files, read e-mail, and view photos. Then sync all of your changes back to your home or office computer (Windows only) Search your drive, manage your photos, and simplify Web searches with included Google software (Windows only) Up to 480Mb/sec Bus Transfer Rate with USB 2.0 System Requirements - Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X (10.1.5 or later), Available USB port Approximate Unit Dimensions - 0.59 x 4.96 x 3.14 Approximate Unit Weight - 0.23 pounds


Customer Reviews:   Read 20 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Great Product   August 29, 2008
Jose Gomez (LA, CA)
This really is a great product. It is worth every penny and more.
The WD 320 Passport is very quiet and reliable. I carry it with me where ever I go and have access to my files. I traveled to Europe and I placed both my video and picture files in it and brought them home securely.

I've recommended this product to my friends and they've also purchased it and are very happy with it.



5 out of 5 stars WD Passport   August 29, 2008
Hector R. Young (San Diego, CA)
I purchased this product for a friend in the Czech Republic and she loves it. It was exactly what she wanted and the service I received throughout the entire transaction was exceptional. Thank You very much.


5 out of 5 stars Passport is just like a passport   August 28, 2008
Donnag (Houston, TX USA)
This passport is actually the size of a real passport and just the right size to keep in a safety deposit box for offsite computer backups. It's unbelievably easy to use right out of the box. Already had another usb2 drive for backups and when it goes kaput I'll definately buy another Passport to replace it as it is cumbersome in size and extra cords, etc.
The Passport is a real winner!!!



4 out of 5 stars Western Digital My passport   August 28, 2008
Hon Meng Chan (Austin TX)
The product is good, very easy to use, just plug in and work on my two laptops. I don't have to eject it and it won't corrupt data while other drive will complain or lost data. The only thing I am not quite happy is the sync program is not easy to work with, but I don't use it often. The price is good for a 160G version, since this is what I need. I don't need a 1T version may be it is relatively cheaper. No power supply need is one of the most convenience things this product provide. The speed is fast, I would say for most of the photo copy work.


5 out of 5 stars Superb small sized harddisk   August 28, 2008
IvanS
Excellent product, small in size yet robust enough, powers itself via USB, fits in a jacket/coat pocket.

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