Western Digital Passport 120 GB USB
I must say, the WD Passport gave me everything I’d expected. The old Dell I was using had a USB 1.x interface, so that was SLOW (not the Passport’s fault). However, with the Mac, and with my USB 2.0 systems at home— blazing fast.
If you use a laptop, be prepared to carry along a powered USB hub. As advertised, a lot of laptops don’t generate enough power through their USB jacks to run the Passport. This was especially true of the older Dell I was using; the Mac powered the drive fine without assistance. But that was a minor irritant, given the overall performance of this drive.
Features
Easy: 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.
Smart: Powered by the USB bus, so no separate power supply needed.
Ultra-portable: This ultra-portable drive fits easily in your pocket or purse, weighs only a few ounces and holds tons of valuable data.
Synchronized and Secure: WD Sync synchronization and encryption software lets you save your critical data, and take it with you. Plug your drive into any PC, edit files, read e-mail, and view photos. Then sync all of your changes back to your home or office computer. (Windows only)
Google software: Search your drive, manage your photos, and simplify Web searches with included Google software. (Windows only).
Fast: 5400 RPM hard drive – almost 24% faster than 4200 RPM drives.
Stylish: Elegant glossy black case with soft-touch base
Compatible: Use with Windows and Macintosh computers
Ideal For
- Carrying important files and e-mail between work and home or on the road
- Sharing large files between office and home, between Mac and PC
- Backing up your existing notebook hard drive for extra data safety
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