Compare Western Digital My Book™ Essential Edition 2.0 (1000 GB) 1 TB USB Hard Drive to Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB USB Hard Drive

  Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 2.0 1000 GB (1 TB)

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

Western Digital My Passport Essential (500 GB)

Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB USB Hard Drive

Product Description
Are you running out of hard drive capacity? Do you need to archive some important digital documents, photos, or music? The Western Digital WDH1U10000N My Book Essential Edition 2.0 1 TB... More
Are you running out of hard drive capacity? Do you need to archive some important digital documents, photos, or music? The Western Digital WDH1U10000N My Book Essential Edition 2.0 1 TB external hard drive, which takes no more space than a paperback book, is the perfect solution. Collect two or more and they nest neatly together like volumes on a shelf.My Book Essential Edition 2.0 is easy to set up and 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. This external hard drive also turns itself on and off with your computer. It's ideal for anyone who needs instant storage for their important files or a digital photo collection.A USB 2.0 connection is available for convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. Less
The Western Digital My Passport Essential is a smaller, high-quality, integrated USB hard drive inside a stylish package. And it's smarter than ever with automatic, continuous backup... More
The Western Digital My Passport Essential is a smaller, high-quality, integrated USB hard drive inside a stylish package. And it's smarter than ever with automatic, continuous backup software and password protection. Visual control center with a single screen view of all your data with WD SmartWare software, from it you can back up, retrieve and secure your files. An extra level of security with password protection and 256-bit hardware-based encryption. Less
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Key Features   
HDD Form Factor   3.5' -
Capacity 1 TB 500 GB
Interface USB USB
Enclosure   External External
Spindle Speed   7200 RPM 5400 RPM
Technical Features   
External Data Transfer Rate   60 MBps 60 MBps
Seek Time   - 12 ms
Average Latency 4.17 ms 5.56 ms
Interface (Detailed)   USB • USB 2.0 USB • USB 2.0
Hot Swap Yes -
Buffer Size 16 MB 2 MB
Other Features   
Compliant Standards Plug and Play Plug and Play
Platform   PC, Mac PC, Mac
Brand Western Digital Western Digital
Package Qty. 1 1
Dimensions   
Height 2.1 in. 0.6 in.
Depth 5.4 in. 3.2 in.
Width 6.5 in. 4.3 in.
Weight 2.5 lb. 0.44 lb.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 45692949 90708541
UPC 00718037122700 718037770765
Product MPN   
MPN H1U10000N BAAA5000ABL
 
Consumer Reviews
Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 2.0 1000 GB (1 TB)
Western Digital My Book™ Essential Edition 2.0 (1000 GB) 1...
From $114.82
Western Digital My Passport Essential (500 GB)
Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB USB Hard Drive
From $62.00

Product Review Summary

4.4
Based on 36 user reviews
92% recommend this product
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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)
Cons
  • Heavy (2)
  • none (2)
  • Slow (1)
  • Energy Inefficient (1)
  • Big sizes (1)
  • Bulky (1)
Good For
  • Everyday use (8)
  • Backup (8)
  • Desktops (6)
  • Travel (6)
  • Laptops (5)
  • Home (4)
  • Music (3)
  • Video (3)
  • Data Storage (1)
  • Businesses (1)
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Consumer Reviews

8

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 »

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Product Review Summary

3.5
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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bigtruckseries
473

MASS STORAGE BACKUPS MADE EASY!

bybigtruckseries Jan 20, 2012
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Plenty of storage for $100. FUTURE PROOF!
Cons Reduced capacity. No case.
Recommended it? Yes

WHY DID I PURCHASE THIS DRIVE?


One of my friend’s, who happens to be a lawyer, called me up and told me his coworker’s computer “caught a virus” and it totally screwed him up. The “virus” locked up his files and was throwing all types of messages at... Read full review »

booruwa
153

Ultra Portable - with automated software

bybooruwa Nov 8, 2009
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Size is smaller than the previous versions. Looks sleek and cool.
Cons Short USB cable unneccesary virtual drive is installed
Recommended it? Yes

This is a great 500gb drive which i bought for backup storage.

Pros -

Size is smaller than the previous versions. Looks sleek and cool.

Cons -

USB cable is 9inches, which might be too short for some people.
A virual drive is mounted automatically... Read full review »

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