The world's most popular portable drive is now smaller than ever. And it's smarter than ever with automatic, continuous backup software and password protection. Put your digital life on the stylishly small Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB Blue External Hard Drive. With WD quality and leading-edge technology, this drive is designed for today with tomorrow in mind.
Features
Product Description: My Passport Essential WDBACY5000ABL, hard drive, 500 GB, SuperSpeed USB
Type: Hard drive, external
Dimensions (WxDxH): 4.3 in x 3.3 in x 0.6 in
Weight: 4.9 oz
Enclosure Color: Pacific blue
Localization: Canada, Latin America, United States
Capacity: 500 GB
Interface Type: SuperSpeed USB
Data Transfer Rate: 5.0 Gbps (SuperSpeed USB)
OS Required: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple MacOS X 10.6, Apple MacOS X 10.5
Power Source: USB bus
Microsoft Certification: Compatible with Windows 7
Manufacturer Warranty: 2 years warranty
Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB Blue External Hard Drive Specifications
Part # WDBACY5000ABL-NESN
General
Device Type:
Hard drive, external
Width:
4.3 in
Depth:
3.3 in
Height:
0.6 in
Weight:
4.9 oz
Enclosure Color:
Pacific blue
Localization:
Canada, Latin America, United States
Hard Drive
Capacity:
500 GB
Interface Type:
SuperSpeed USB
Features:
Password authentication
Performance
Interface Transfer Rate:
5.0 Gbps (SuperSpeed USB)
Expansion / Connectivity
Interfaces:
1 x SuperSpeed USB
Miscellaneous
Cables Included:
1 x USB cable, external
Compatible with Windows 7:
"Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Compliant Standards:
RoHS
Package Type:
Retail
Power
Power Source:
USB bus
Software / System Requirements
Software Included:
Smartware
OS Required:
Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple MacOS X 10.6, Apple MacOS X 10.5
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support:
2 years warranty
Service & Support Details:
Limited warranty, 2 years
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature:
41 °F
Max Operating Temperature:
104 °F
Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB Blue External Hard Drive Features
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.
Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB Blue External Hard Drive Included Items
Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB Blue External Hard Drive
WD SmartWare software
USB cable
Quick Install Guide
Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB Blue External Hard Drive Warranty Information
Limited warranty, 2 years
Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB Blue External Hard Drive Video
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