|
Western Digital My Passport Essential 500GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive - Black
|
Average customer review:
(122 )
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #6002 in Personal Computer
- Brand: Western Digital
- Model: WDBAAA5000ABK-EESN
- Released on: 2009-09-10
- Dimensions: .60 pounds
- Hard Disk: 500GB
- Display size: 2.5
Editorial Reviews
Manufacturer's Description
A Message from Western Digital
Thank you Amazon.co.uk users for your feedback! Western Digital has listened and has updated this product to better meet your needs.
The world’s most popular portable drive is now smaller than ever. And it’s smarter than ever with WD SmartWare™ data management and backup software that backs up your data automatically and continuously, shows your backup as it happens, and restores lost files effortlessly. Password protection and military-grade, 256-bit hardware-based encryption lets you secure your data. One of the five beautiful colours is just what you need to make you look smart (and very stylish).
New Updates for WD SmartWare Software
We’ve been shipping our new WD SmartWare software for a few months now. During that time we’ve been listening to our customers. As a result of the feedback we’re getting, we’ve developed some updates for the software.
Updates:
- Ability to hide the Virtual CD (VCD)
- Enhanced the ability to opt-out of WD SmartWare completely
- Exit WD SmartWare from the Windows system tray
Learn more:
http://www.wdc.com/wdproducts/updates/?family=wdsmartware (What's This?)
Product Description
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.
Big capacity that fits in your pocket - This compact drive fits easily in your pocket or purse, weighs only a few ounces and with with massive storage capacity, you can take tons of photos, videos, files and music with you wherever you go.
USB powered - Powered directly from the USB port on your PC. No separate power supply is needed.
Synchronized and secure - 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)
Compatible - Use with Windows and Macintosh computers.
Ideal for storing or backing up your digital music, videos and photos, carrying important files and e-mail between work and home or on the road and keeping them in sync, plus sharing large files between office and home, between PC and Mac.
