- Dual USB 30 and USB 20 compatibility.
- Connectivity today; speed tomorrow.
- Up to 3x faster transfer rates with USB 30.
- Automatic, continuous backup.
- Hardware encryption, pas protection.
Product Description
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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 pas protection
with hardware encryption ensure your data is protected.
lightweight and easy to carry, this drive is ideal for fast
storage to go. Compatible with: PC, Mac
From the Manufacturer
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My Passport Essential – Next generation storage to go.
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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. Features at a glance
* Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility
* Up to 3x faster transfer rates with USB 3.0
* Automatic, continuous backup
* Pas protection and hardware encryption
* 2-years limited warranty
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.
Pas protection for privacy - Gain peace of mind knowing that
your data is protected from unauthorized access with pas
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 it.
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 pas 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.
Portable Storage
Comparison Chart My Passport Essential
( http://www..com/dp/B0041OSAZS ) My Passport Essential SE
( http://www..com/dp/B0041OSQ9S ) My Passport Elite
( http://www..com/dp/B002JSQ97Y ) My Passport for Mac
( http://www..com/dp/B002KG0JOE ) My Passport SE for Mac
( http://www..com/dp/B003DC8D8I ) My Passport Studio
( http://www..com/dp/B00378KLZ6 ) Next generation storage to go.
Next generation high-capacity storage to go. Premium backup and
storage. Smaller, smarter, Mac-ready. Maximum capacity for your
Mac. Pure performance for Mac. Interface USB 3.0, USB 2.0 USB
3.0, USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 FireWire 400/800, USB 2.0
Capacity range 250 GB - 640 GB 750 GB and 1 TB 250 GB - 640 GB
250 GB - 640 GB 1 TB 320 GB - 640 GB WD SmartWare Automatic
backup Pas protection
and hardware encryption Ultra-portable form factor Capacity
gauge E-label USB dock Highest capacity