Western Digital My Passport Essential WD 500GB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive

My Passport Essential – Next generation storage to go.

Put your digital life on the stylishly small My Passport® Essential™ portable hard drive. With WD quality and USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 connectivity, this drive is designed for today with tomorrow in mind.

WD quality inside and out
My Passport portable drives are the world's best selling drives. There's a reason. We've been making hard drives for 20 years and we know how to protect your data.

 

USB 3.0 plus USB 2.0 
A single drive with universal compatibility today and next-generation speed for tomorrow. Use it with USB 2.0 now and step up to USB 3.0 speed when you're ready.

Ultra-small portable drive
Lightweight, stylish and easy to carry, this drive is powered directly from the USB port on your PC. No separate power supply is needed.

 Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 interface-

 A single drive with universal compatibility today and next-generation speed for tomorrow. Use it with USB 2.0 now and step up to USB 3.0 speed when you're ready.

Up to 3x faster transfer rates - When connected to a USB 3.0 port this drive lets you access and save files up to 3 times faster than USB 2.0. Transfer a 2-hour HD movie in just 5 minutes instead of 13 minutes.

*Performance may vary based on user's hardware and system configuration.

WD quality inside and out - For over 20 years, millions of people worldwide have trusted their data to WD hard drives. We are successful because we understand the importance of your data and our first concern is keeping that data safe.

WD SmartWare™ software - You're in control of your backup. Install all the features, select just the components you need, or if you prefer, choose not to use the software at all.

Automatic, continuous backup - Works quietly in the background to protect your data using minimal PC resources. Whenever you add or change a file it's instantly backed up.

Password protection for privacy - Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access with password protection and encryption.

USB-powered - Powered directly from the USB port on your PC. No separate power supply is needed.

Planet friendly - We designed a small box that uses recycled material and minimizes waste. We encourage you to recycle

Ideal for

Connecting with your USB 2.0 port today and using with USB 3.0 when you're ready

Transferring files up to three times faster when connected to a USB 3.0 port

Protecting your data with automatic, continuous backup

Adding extra storage space for photos, videos and music

Securing private or sensitive data with password protection and hardware encryption

What's in the box
Portable hard drive, USB cable, WD SmartWare software, Quick Install Guide.

Compatibility
Formatted NTFS
Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7
Mac OS® X Leopard®, Snow Leopard™ (requires reformatting and will work in USB 2.- mode)

Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system.

Product Description:

Put your digital life on the stylishly small my passport essential portable hard drive. with wd quality and usb 3.0 and usb 2.0 connectivity, this drive is designed for today with tomorrow in mind. visual backup software and password protection with hardware encryption ensure your data is protected. lightweight and easy to carry, this drive is ideal for fast storage to go.

Product Features and Technical Details:

Color: Midnight black

Product Features:

Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility

Connectivity today; speed tomorrow

Up to 3x faster transfer rates with USB 3.0

Automatic, continuous backup

Hardware encryption, password protection

Technical Details:

Brand Name: Western Digital

Model: WDBACY5000ABK-NESN

Hard Disk Size: 500 GB

Warranty: 3 years warranty

Hardware Platform: PC, Mac

Hard Disk Description: External

Hard Disk Interface: USB 2.0

Width: 4.3 inches

Depth: 3.3 inches

Height: 0.6 inches

Weight: 4.9 Ounces

Compatibility:

Formatted NTFS

Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7

Mac OS®X Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard (requires reformatting)

Package Contents:

Portable hard drive

WD SmartWare software

USB cable 2.0 & 3.0

Quick Install Guide