Western Digital My Book Essential Edition WDG1U5000 500 GB Hi-Speed USB 7200 rpm Hard drive - external
Is your computer loaded with photos, music, video, and all sorts of important files? If so, you should make extra room, back them up, and keep them safe on Western Digital's WDG1U5000 My Book Essential Edition 500 GB Hard Drive. This reliable, easy-to-use external hard drive is the perfect storage solution for all your precious digital assets. Save and back up all your digital assets with the My Book Essential Edition Hard Drive. View larger. Simple, easy-to-use design. Connects to your computer via USB 2.0 interface. View larger. The elegant case takes up very little space. Installation is a breeze because you don't really "install" anything -- just plug it in and it's ready to use. There is not even an installation CD because all the included software loads automatically from the hard drive the first time you plug it in. The My Book Essential is all about simplicity. Just plug it into your computer's USB 2.0 port and you're ready to start saving and backing up your files. But that's not all. Western Digital uses a smart design to make the My Book Essential look as good as it performs. The elegant case resembles a book and takes up very little space on your desk. Plus, it stacks horizontally and allows two or more drives to nestle neatly together like encyclopedias on a shelf. Inside the stylish exterior is an exceptionally fast, ultra-quiet, cool-running hard drive. Last but not least, the My Book Essential is equipped with free Google software that searches your drives, manages your photos, and simplifies Web searches. My Book Essential Edition Hard Drives are ideal for: Simple add-on storage for your files, music, photos and movies Adding virtually unlimited storage with multiple USB 2.0 external hard drives Archiving the music stored on your MP3 player Adding plenty of space for digital video capture and editing Saving and organizing your digital photo collection Note: For higher performance and automatic backup software, consider the My Book Premium Edition 500 GB Hard Drive. What's in the Box My Book Essential 500 GB USB 2.0 external hard drive, USB cable, AC adapter with power cord, and quick install guide. more
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General
- Product TypeHard drive - external
- BrandWestern Digital
- CompatibilityPC, Mac
Spec
- Average Seek Time8.9 ms (average)
- Cache Size16 MB
- InterfaceHi-Speed USB
- Capacity500 GB
- RPM7200 rpm
- Average Latency4.2 ms
ProductReviews73/100 (564 Reviews)
Recent Reviews
- 5/5
- From: CNET
- Posted: Nov-06-2009
- "You Get What You Pay For, no Lemo frills for VW prices."
I used a file retrieval program to get back all my files and pictures which I was afraid was totally gone when it crashed as I had scanned thousands of pictures that are totally irreplaceable from my childhood till to date, that would...
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- 1.5/5
- From: CNET
- Posted: Oct-13-2009
- "Died in less than a year - recertified disk inside"
Basically the problem with the product is mine was a recepticle for an unwanted recertified disk. Combine this with poor thermal design (no ventilation and plastic enclosure) and the results is a short expected life. If you buy this to...
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- 1.5/5
- From: CNET
- Posted: Oct-13-2009
- "Died in less than a year - recertified disk inside"
Basically the problem with the product is mine was a recepticle for an unwanted recertified disk. Combine this with poor thermal design (no ventilation and plastic enclosure) and the results is a short expected life. If you buy this to...
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- 4.5/5
- From: CNET
- Posted: Sep-25-2009
- "Fulfills its stated purpose excellently."
First thing I did was to reformat it into NTFS so that it could hold large files - since then I haven't had to do a thing with it...
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Selected Reviews
- 5/5
- From: CNET
- Posted: Nov-06-2009
- "You Get What You Pay For, no Lemo frills for VW prices."
I used a file retrieval program to get back all my files and pictures which I was afraid was totally gone when it crashed as I had scanned thousands of pictures that are totally irreplaceable from my childhood till to date, that would...
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- 3/5
- From: CNET
- Posted: Jul-30-2008
- Works Fine So Far, BUT....BEWARE!
Purchased item with no problem and it has been working for less than a year perfectly! However, I am a bit annoyed that it is not really 500 GB, but rather 465GB which is a big difference!! If it had been off 500MB to 1GB I wouldn't...
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- 1.5/5
- From: CNET
- Posted: Oct-13-2009
- "Died in less than a year - recertified disk inside"
Basically the problem with the product is mine was a recepticle for an unwanted recertified disk. Combine this with poor thermal design (no ventilation and plastic enclosure) and the results is a short expected life. If you buy this to...
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- 0/5
- From: CNET
- Posted: Mar-05-2008
There isn't much to this My Book Essential Edition drive. In fact, it's aptly named as you won't get any unnecessary features or connections. It's small, button-less and, apart from a distinct blue LED, inconspicuous. Furthermore, it's...
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