WD My Passport Essential 500GB Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive
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Cat#: DSNZ_XM1258
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.
High capacity in a smaller drive
Massive capacity in this small, stylish drive that is powered directly from the USB port on your PC. No separate power supply is needed.
WD SmartWare
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.
Password protection for privacy
Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorised access with password protection and encryption.
Planet friendly
We designed a small retail box from recycled materials to minimise waste. We encourage you to recycle it.
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.
USB-powered
Powered directly from the USB port on your PC. No separate power supply is needed.
Product Specifications
| ? Product Code : | XM1258 |
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Boxed Contents info |
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| ? Boxed Contents | External hard drive, USB cable, WD SmartWare software and Quick Install Guide. |
Connectivity info |
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| ? Compatible With | Formatted NTFS, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS Leopard or Snow Leopard (Requires re-formatting and will work in USB 2.0 mode) |
| ? Interface | USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 |
| ? Plug and Play | Yes |
| ? USB Interface | USB 3.0, USB 2.0 compatibility |
Dimensions info |
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| ? Packaged Weight (kg) | 0.292 |
| ? Product Dimension Information | 15 x 83 x 110 mm |
General info |
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| ? Colour | Black |
| ? Operating Temperature | 5 - 40 ºC |
| ? Protection | Password and encryption |
Memory info |
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| ? Hard Drive Size | 500 GB |
| ? Hard Drive Speed | 5400-rpm |
Power info |
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| ? LED Indicator | Yes |
| ? Power Source | USB Powered |
Signal info |
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| ? Data Transfer Rates | USB 3.0: 5 Gb/s (Max), USB 2.0: 480 Mb/s (Max) |
Warranty info |
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| ? Warranty Period | 3 years |
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