Western Digital My Book™ Essential Edition 2.0 (1000 GB) 1 TB USB Hard Drive
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Western Digital My Book™ Essential Edition 2.0 (1000 GB) 1 TB USB Hard Drive

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  • HDD Form Factor: 3.5'
  • Capacity: 1 TB
  • Interface: USB
  • Enclosure: External
  • Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
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At a whopping 1000 GB of storage, the My Book Essential Edition 2.0 portable hard drive gives you seemingly unlimited space to store all your digital files. The My Book Essential Edition 2.0 hard drive is easy to set up, simple to use, and designed to fit in seamlessly in your workspace with its sleek and stylized casing. All it takes is a simple USB 2.0 connection and you’re ready to store up to 250,000 songs, 285,700 digital photos, or up to 120 hours of high definition video! Never worry about running out of hard drive space again, the My Book portable hard drive has you covered.

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Pros
  • Simple Setup (8)
  • Large Capacity (7)
  • Easy to Use (6)
  • Reliable Performance (5)
  • Fast (5)
  • Portable (5)
  • Quiet (4)
  • Great Design (3)
  • Low Heat (2)
  • Highly Compatible (2)
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  • Energy Inefficient (1)
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V2.0 Of The My Book Essential Series Out - But Will It Hold Up?

bydampier Nov 10, 2007
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Stylish design, large capacity, budget-minded price, power-saving feature, update to...
Cons Questions about hard drive longevity, no power switch, no fan, Mini-USB cable
Recommended it? Yes

Western Digital has released v2.0 of the My Book Essential external hard drive series, redesigned for late 2007.

The Essential series is the value line from Western Digital's external hard drive product line. Featuring a USB-only connection, the drive is targeted to price-conscious users... Read full review »

43

Great alternative to a new hard drive, or can be a convenient back-up

byncphototrekker Mar 18, 2008
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Compact, quiet, fast, reliable.
Cons Should include automatic back-up software.
Recommended it? Yes

The Western Digital My Book Essential 500GB external hard drive is a worthwhile purchase for several different types of folks. I actually purchased this product for one reason, and am now using in a slightly different capacity. It has performed very well in both roles.

My original... Read full review »

15

Works great overall

byf8ster Jan 5, 2008
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Noise, design, capacity, value, ease of installation and use
Cons Somewhat sparse documentation
Recommended it? Yes

Quick Summary

Good size, quiet, unobtrusive, works as expected. Good value, tons of space.

What's in the Box

MyBook, AC adapter, USB cable.

Aesthetics

The outer shell is a very nice glossy black. The bottom has small rubber feet that cushion shock... Read full review »

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Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 1tb 7200rpm External Hard Drive

Easy to use and extremely reliable the Western Digital My Book Essential Edition external hard drive provides users with a massive amount of storage space perfect for storing various media, including photos, videos, and mp3s. The 60 GB Western Digital external hard drive allows users to store and retrieve thousands of these files without any hassle. This is all possible because of its 150 Mbps external data transfer rate. The external hard drive also fits into even the most compact places perfect for those who are limited on space because of its 2-inch form factor. The Western Digital My Book Essential Edition also saves on energy. The Western Digital external hard drive turns itself off and on with the computer. Extremely simple to use by simply plugging it in, the Western Digital My Book Essential Edition is the ideal external hard drive for those who are new to computers or those who prefer an easy-to-use hard drive and a smooth computing experience, made possible by its 5400 RPM spindle speed.

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Western Digital My Book Essential 500 GB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive

Are you running out of hard drive capacity? Do you need to archive some important digital documents, photos, or music? This elegant external hard drive, reminiscent of a book, is the perfect solution. It takes no more space than a paperback book. Collect two or more and they nest neatly together like volumes on a shelf. Easy to set up, easy to use - Installation is a snap because you don't really install this drive, you just plug it in and it's ready to use. USB 2.0 interface - A simple connection that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. Fits right in - Takes no more space than a paperback book. Collect two or more and they nest neatly together like volumes on a shelf. Smart and energy efficient - Turns itself on and off with your computer. PC and Mac compatible - Works with both Windows® 2000/XP/Vista and Mac® OS X 10.4.8 or later Ideal for:Instant storage Easy to use USB 2.0 Saving and organizing your digital photo collection

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN H1U10000N

Key Features

HDD Form Factor 3.5'
Capacity 1 TB
Interface USB
Enclosure External
Spindle Speed 7200 RPM

Technical Features

External Data Transfer Rate 60 MBps
Average Latency 4.17 ms
Interface (Detailed) USB • USB 2.0
Hot Swap Yes
Buffer Size 16 MB

Other Features

Compliant Standards Plug and Play
Platform PC, Mac
Brand Western Digital
Package Qty. 1

Dimensions

Height 2.1 in.
Depth 5.4 in.
Width 6.5 in.
Weight 2.5 lb.

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

Product ID 45692949
UPC 00718037122700

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