This is new excellent product by Western Digital. The speed is good, the usability incredible. The only tip that I post for all the future users of this item is “Don’t use the software included in the HDD” Just plug and play the drive and use it with the Windows explorer with copy and paste. Following this tip the use is easy and simple as ABC.
Western Digital My Passport Elite are available in capacities of 320GB, 500GB and 640GB. The drives are available in three metallic colours; red, blue, charcoal. Other product features are as follow:
- 320GB, 500GB, 640GB Capacity
- Automatic, continuous backup
- Password protection and 256-bit encryption
- Grab-and-go USB dock
- Illuminated capacity gauge
- Use with Windows and Macintosh computers – some included software applications may not be compatible for both
- XP and Vista friendly / Mac OS 10.4 / 10.5.2/ Windows 7
- Soft-touch finish – A luxurious, soft-touch, finish makes these drives easy to grip, comfortable to hold, and beautiful to show off to your friends
This drive is great for backups, as you can hook it up fast without a power supply and store it anywhere. Put it in your briefcase, put it in your safe, take it with you anywhere and keep a copy of your data. It is almost pocket-size and the only thing you have to keep with you is a short USB cable. Some people consider the short cable that’s included to be too short, but it’s mobile!
The surface of the Passports can be easy to scratch if you throw it around or keep it in your bag with other items. That would be my only complaint, but it doesn’t really bother to me.
The transfer speed is always quick, and the case is very sturdy. You can have these drives everywhere, because of their mobility and performance. You can’t beat them!
The speed is very responsive. Try to used it on an XP and Vista machine and both have copied data to it fairly quick. I haven’t performed tests on it, but it always gets the job done for me.
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Wow!! Really cool external HDD. The colors are also great. Wish I could have one of that in my hand
Yeah it’s cool. But I am not enough money to buy one right now. huhuhu..