Western Digital My Passport Essential 160 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive (Real Red) | 
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| Brand: Western Digital
Category: CE
List Price: $129.99
Buy New: $69.99
You Save: $60.00 (46%)
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Rating:  392 reviews
Color: Red
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Hard Drive Size: 160
Size: 160GB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5 x 3.1 x 0.6
nv:Capacity (GB): 160
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: WDMER1600TN
Model: WDMER1600TN
UPC: 718037730851
EAN: 0718037730851
ASIN: B0015WSHFW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Box Contents - My Passport Essential 160GB Portable USB Hard Drive, USB 2.0 cable, Quick Install guide | | • | 160GB 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 |
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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 your 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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 387 more reviews...
 Good value for the money December 4, 2008
Gary E. Woltkamp (Ocean Shores, WA USA)
Two small complaints, I had to reformat the drive so I could store some of my video files that are over 4gig, and the data transfer is a little on the slow side. Both are minor, so I would say buy the drive unless you really need a high speed device.
 Very portable, somewhat reliable, with a few drawbacks December 4, 2008
Matthew Gonzales (Oshkosh, WI USA)
I have had my Passport for a little over a year. It is not the same size drive, but as most of the products should function similarly, I felt like this should be very relevant.
Pros:
1) Very portable - this drive fits easily in any book bag, computer case, or on top of or alongside a computer. Since the drive runs on USB power, there is no need for an external power source.
2) Fairly rugged - My drive has been dropped, gone through various temperatures, and has spent a great deal of time riding in my backpack to and from work, and it still functions.
3) Plug-and-play for multiple OSs - This drive has worked with every OS I tried it with, including multiple Linux distros. Big plus for Western Digital there!
Cons:
1) USB-powered - I have two laptops. One is newer, and has usb 2 ports (along with a single usb 1.0 port). My older computer is a legacy laptop (from 1999), and this drive will simply not work with this computer. Since there is no external power source, the drive relies on the higher data transfer and power output of USB 2. On my newer laptop, the drive has to be plugged into the USB 2 slot as well, or else I have problems with "power failures" (this also can't be plugged into the usb 4-port, 8-port, etc expansion). It would be a nice feature to have dual power sources for those of us who need this drive for backing up or supplementing older systems.
2) Problems with supplied USB cable - a couple of months ago, the drive stopped functioning with the cable supplied. It would light up, but I couldn't hear the drive spinning, and I was fairly convinced that my drive died. It works with a new cable, and the old cable still works for my other USB 2.0 dependent devices, but the pair no longer functions. To be fair, this may be a short or "kink" in the cable, as a hdd needs a constant power supply, while other devices may not.
Overall, this isn't a bad drive, especially for the price. I didn't see a use for any of the applications provided, so I can't really evaluate their use.
 Small and very convenient December 4, 2008
Linda T (Florida, USA)
I needed a way to share files between multiple computers,, both Windows and Linux. This works beautifully. It provides generous file storage. It is small enough to fit easily in a laptop carrying bag, and it fits easily on the desktop.
Only a few things to make it better ... December 3, 2008
Brian D. Byrnes
... like putting a connection light/status light on the opposite end of the drive, instead of the end where the cord goes in. Why? Because the USB cord is so short that you can't necessarily see a status light unless you turn the drive to face you. The only other thing I struggle with is that it doesn't seem to connect through a USB expansion port (despite both being USB 2.0).
Other than that, it's pretty cool, sleek, and the pre-loaded software has worked as indicated. Thumbs up all around.
My 3rd WD Passport and still going strong! December 3, 2008
Big Dawg (California)
This is my 3rd of these Western Digital Passport drives, they are great! Have not had any problems with the older version of the passport. They run quiet and are very reliable. I used to carry the old clunky 3.5" external drives with the heavy power supply, now I can carry all my data without breaking my back.
Just in my experience, WD drives are very dependable, I tend to stay away from Maxtor who has failed me 3x.
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