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

This elegant external hard drive, reminiscent of a book, is the perfect storage solution. It takes no more space than a paperback book. Collect two or more and they nest neatly together like volumes on a shelf. Installation is a snap because you don't really install this drive, you just plug it in and it's ready to use. A USB 2.0 simple connection offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. Dimensions - Height 6.5 x Length 5.4 x Width 2.1 Weight - 2.5 Pounds  more

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1/5
From: CNET
Posted: May-03-2009
"DIED, ALL OF A SUDDEN"

Liked this product, but only had a one year warranty. It died after 2 years of use. No way to recover data without 3rd party intervention. It makes a very beautiful paperweight.

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4/5
From: CNET
Posted: Feb-09-2009
"Great product"

Purchased this product from Costco and recieved a better deal than any other store could offer. Easy set up and easy to use.

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3/5
From: Amazon
Posted: Dec-30-2008
Easy to use, but might not last too long

I have had 4 of these Western Digital 500 GB USB 2.0 drives(and one also had the eSATA option). I also have 3 of their 1 TB USB drives, and I've used 3 of their older 80 GB USB drives too. As you can see, I've been pretty much a fan of...

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1/5
From: Amazon
Posted: Dec-28-2008
Don't Buy WD

I bought this item just to have it die almost exactly one year later. This is the third Western Digital Drive I've purchased and had gone bad after a year. These thing DON'T LAST!! DON'T BUY IT!!!

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4/5
From: CNET
Posted: Feb-09-2009
"Great product"

Purchased this product from Costco and recieved a better deal than any other store could offer. Easy set up and easy to use.

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3/5
From: CNET
Posted: Dec-30-2008
Easy to use, but might not last too long

I have had 4 of these Western Digital 500 GB USB 2.0 drives(and one also had the eSATA option). I also have 3 of their 1 TB USB drives, and I've used 3 of their older 80 GB USB drives too. As you can see, I've been pretty much a fan of...

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1/5
From: Amazon
Posted: May-03-2009
"DIED, ALL OF A SUDDEN"

Liked this product, but only had a one year warranty. It died after 2 years of use. No way to recover data without 3rd party intervention. It makes a very beautiful paperweight.

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0/5
From: Amazon
Posted: Jan-06-2007

We will discuss a new external solution from Western Digital supporting three different interfaces: FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0. As you will see from the results of our test session it is an excellent solution offering highest...

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