WD My Passport Essential Portable Hard Drive - 500GB, USB 2.0/USB 3.0 Compatible, Black - WDBACY5000ABK-NESNItem#: W10-8404 | Model#: WDBACY5000ABK-NESN
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WD WDBACY5000ABK-NESN My Passport Essential Portable Hard Drive
The WD WDBACY5000ABK-NESN My Passport Portable Hard Drive offers both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectivity for compatibility today and speed for the future. All in a stylish small design that makes it easy to take your digital life with you.
What It Is And Why You Need It
- 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.
WD quality inside and out
WD WDBACY5000ABK-NESN My Passport Portable Hard Drives are the world's best selling drives. There's a reason. We've been making hard drives for 20 years and we know how to protect your data
USB 3.0 plus USB 2.0
The WD WDBACY5000ABK-NESN My Passport Portable Hard Drive is 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.
Ultra-small portable drive
Lightweight, stylish and easy to carry, this drive is powered directly from the USB port on your PC. No separate power supply is needed.
Features
- Up to 3x faster transfer rates - When connected to a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port this drive lets you access and save files up to 3 times faster than USB 2.0. Transfer a 2-hour HD movie in just under 5 minutes instead of 14 minutes.* Performance may vary based on user's hardware and system configuration.
- WD quality inside and out - For over 20 years, millions of people worldwide have trusted their data to WD hard drives. We are successful because we understand the importance of your data and our first concern is keeping that data safe.
- WD SmartWare software - You're in control of your backup. Install all the features, select just the components you need, or if you prefer, choose not to use the software at all.
- Automatic, continuous backup - Works quietly in the background to protect your data using minimal PC resources. Whenever you add or change a file it's instantly backed up.
- Password protection for privacy - Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access with password protection and encryption.
- USB powered - Powered directly from the USB port on your PC. No separate power supply is needed.
- Planet friendly - We designed a small box to minimize waste and used recycled material. We encourage you to recycle it.
Specifications
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| Drive Type | External | ||||||||
| Capacity | 500 GB | ||||||||
| Interface Type | USB 3.0 | ||||||||
| Data Transfer Rate on USB | 480Mbits/s | ||||||||
| Interface | USB 2.0 | ||||||||
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| Form Factor | 2.5" | ||||||||
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| Temperature, Operating (°C) | 5 to 40 | ||||||||
| Temperature, Nonoperating (°C) | -20 to 65 | ||||||||
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| Type | Retail | ||||||||
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| Device Type | Hard Drive | ||||||||
| Capacity | 500 GB | ||||||||
| Interface | USB 3.0 | ||||||||
| External Drive Type | Portable | ||||||||
Customer Reviews
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- Reviewer:
- Brojimmy
- Date:
- Jan 26, 2013
A good bang for the buck!
I purchased this drive for the purpose of backing my data as well as having a handy, small, portable HDD. I have pleasantly discovered it to be so much more with the included software. Continuous, automatic backup of all my pics, documents, etc.. Although WD has lowered prices on larger external drives, this serves my purpose nicely and is unobtrusive as it sits next to my computer on my desk. Currently offered for $10 less than I paid, I would certainly recommend it to a friend.
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- Dec 24, 2012
Great product
got a great deal on sale and works very well with backing up my pc and using it when traveling on with my laptop.
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- Reviewer:
- TRW,
- Date:
- Nov 09, 2012
Great Drive
WD builds solid drives. Great drive to carry around when your need some more storage space.
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- Reviewer:
- dromarj,
- Date:
- Nov 08, 2012
Very good product
compact and faster even with USB 2.0
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- Reviewer:
- Curmudgeon,
- Date:
- Nov 07, 2012
Total Satisfaction
Reformatted drive for mostly Linux use. I use USB 3 on my main computer and USB 2 for things like media. This drive is fine with both, but USB 3 is significantly faster. Movies play fine with USB 2. Plug into a USB connector and it works. No manual needed. LOL.
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Manufactured by:
WD
Warranty provided by: WD
Limited Warranty: 24 months parts; 24 months labor
Mfg Part No: WDBACY5000ABK-NESN
UPC No: 718037770765
Box Size: ( Length: 7, Width: 6, Depth: 2 )
Shipping Weight: 0.7000 pound(s)
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