
Western Digital My Passport Essential 500GB Ultra-Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0 External (Cool Silver)
Product Code: EXO_STE-500GB-Y5000ASLManufacturer Code: WDBACY5000ASL-EESN
Stock: Yes
Price: £62.12 (ex VAT).
Price: £74.54 (inc VAT).
My Passport portable 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. 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. Lightweight, stylish and easy to carry, this drive is powered directly from the USB port on your PC. No separate power supply is needed. You can enjoy the movies, music and photos you store on this drive on your TV?
- Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility - 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
- 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 (A model with disabled encryption isalso available)
- A model with disabled encryption is also available
- 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
| Hard Disk | |
| Disk Capacity | 500 GB |
| External Interfaces/Ports | |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 3.0 |
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| System | |
| Software Included | WD SmartWare software |
| System Requirements | |
| Operating Systems Supported | Formatted NTFS for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 • Requires reformatting for Mac OS X Leopard, Snow Leopard |
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| Voltage/Power/Frequency | / / |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 40 °C |
| Non Operating Temperature | -20 to 65 °C |
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| Form Factor | Portable Hard Drive |
| Enclosure type | Portable |
| Colour | Silver |
| In The Box | Portable hard drive • WD SmartWare software • USB cable • Quick Install Guide |
| Dimensions | 11 cm (W) x 8.3 cm (D) x 1.5 cm (H) - Weight 0.14 kg |
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| Barcode | 718037771298 |
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