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Western Digital WDXUB1200BBNN (120 GB)

Western Digital (WDXUB1200BBNN) 120 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive

Western Digital My Passport Essential (500 GB)

Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB USB Hard Drive

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Product Description
The WD Dual-option external USB hard drive provides automatic or on-demand backup for a PC or Macintosh. It's preformatted and ready to go.Instantly increase storage capacity to save or... More
The WD Dual-option external USB hard drive provides automatic or on-demand backup for a PC or Macintosh. It's preformatted and ready to go.Instantly increase storage capacity to save or easily back up valuable data, music, photos, and movies. 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   
Capacity 120 GB 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   8.9 ms 12 ms
Security Features Kensington Security Lock -
Special Features Integrated Backup Capability • Power Button With Safe Shutdown • Vertical or Horizontal Placement -
Average Latency 4.17 ms 5.56 ms
Interface (Detailed)   USB 2.0 USB • USB 2.0
Hot Swap Yes -
Buffer Size 2 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 1.74 in. 0.6 in.
Depth 8.61 in. 3.2 in.
Width 6.08 in. 4.3 in.
Weight - 0.44 lb.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 23094289 90708541
UPC - 718037770765
Release Date September, 2004 -
Product MPN   
MPN WDXUB1200BBNN BAAA5000ABL
 
Consumer Reviews
Western Digital WDXUB1200BBNN (120 GB)
Western Digital (WDXUB1200BBNN) 120 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive
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Western Digital My Passport Essential (500 GB)
Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB USB Hard Drive
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Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 3 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

265

The Western Digital 120GB Dual Option Back Up USB Drive, an inexpensive, reliable backup solution.

bync10 Jul 24, 2005
53 Helpfuls 54 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Price, ease of installation, backup buttons on the drive, feature packed backup software
Cons Slow, software could be more intuitive
Recommended it? Yes

The Western Digital 120GB Dual Option Back Up USB Drive is a 7200 rpm 120GB hard drive housed in an external enclosure. This drive is coupled with a "lite", but truly functional version of Dantz Retrospect backup software, that is integrated into the design of the drive. There are two buttons on... Read full review »

7

First Glance - Nice Product

byjohngia Jul 19, 2005
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to use, very quiet, intelligent unit.
Cons Software takes some getting used to.
Recommended it? Yes

I've only been using this drive for a little over a week, but it's been great so far. It is very easy to setup, it's very quiet, and it comes with feature-rich software.

I had no issues setting up the hard drive, and Windows XP recognized the device as it should. The Dantz software that... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

3.5
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
4 stars
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1 star
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

bigtruckseries
383

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
140

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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