Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable Drive WDMER5000TN (Real Red)

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(871 customer reviews)

Product Features

500GB Hard Drive Capacity
Powered by the USB bus. No separate power supply is needed
Installation is a snap because you don't really install this drive; you just plug it in and it's ready to use. There is no CD to install; the included software loads from the drive the first time you plug it in
This ultra-portable drive fits easily in your pocket or purse, weighs only a few ounces, and holds tons of valuable data
Box Contents - My Passport Essential 500GB Portable USB Hard Drive, USB 2.0 cable, Quick Install guide

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Product Description

These elegant portable drives are simple to use, light and easy to carry, and require no power adapter -- they are powered directly through the USB cable. Pack up your office files and take them home. Carry thousands of songs or pictures. Synchronize files between home and office and encrypt everything on the drive for added security. WD Sync synchronization and encryption software lets you take your critical data with you. Plug My Passport into any PC, edit files, read e-mail, and view photos. More Details >>

Customer Reviews

Excellent Product . . . instructions a bit cryptic
I now have two WD My Passport Essential 320 GB Drives. They are used for monthly back-up of several computers. More >>
R. Thomas

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Works exactly like it should. Tons of space for the price. Also, the drive is compact and does not require a power supply. More >>
Thomas R. Lenio

Very useful tool
I have been traveling since I installed my Passport Drive. I find it very useful as I can carry all my working files along with me and add more items to it as they are produced. More >>
S. Majid

Run away from it!!!!!
Ok, so, I bought this sucker 2 years ago. Today, it started making some clicking sounds (google it and see for yourself). More >>
Mircea Trifan

Passport essential
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