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

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Western Digital WDH1CS5000N 500GB USB 2.0 7200 rpm Hard drive External

This is a review of the Western Digital My Book 500GB External Hard Drive. It shows a...

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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 this brand, but see below for some cautions. I've found...

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  • 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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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Dec-26-2008

Disappointed in this WD hard drive...

I had owned a WD 80gb external hard drive for a year before buying this WD 500gb external hard drive. I was VERY happy with the 80gb, but just as equally disappointed in the 500gb drive. This drive locks up my computer and will not let my computer boot up on a regular basis. I have to manually...

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Dec-26-2008

Why release a product that is faulty?

I have had my Western Digital External Hard Drive for about a year now. It has worked fine, mounted properly onto my desktop and been easily accessible for backing up files and retrieving files. I came onto this site to find another backup for it since I started getting nervous about losing all...

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Dec-24-2008

Worst service

Technical support for this devices is bad. After a year they will stop working, and you will have to pay just for a tech support phone call. Review warranty from WD before you buy.

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Dec-24-2008

Excellent product, 100% recommended...

The product is great, it was like the photo...i recommended it to al the people, principally because it is a great brand and easy to use...THANKS

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Dec-19-2008

Perfect Size Phsyically and Memory Wise

Western Digital's `My Book' line is a mixture of quality (performance) and quantity (available space). These external hard drives work smooth, but may occasionally click (come on it's only natural with that much information). Now with the terabyte model available why pick this one (500gb model)?...

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Dec-17-2008

Western Digital External Hard Drive....Awesome!!!!!

After looking for the perfect external hard drive, i came across this brand. Good price, small size, so silent it's wonderful. I would recommend this product to everyone. Money well spent!!!!

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