Western Digital My Book Essential BACW0030HBK 3TB
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12 years ago
A Great Addition To Our System
This is an upgrade actually. We were using a 500mb Western Digital and wanted more space so we got this 1tb external. One thing to note: This newer model has an always-on mentality in that the software is always wanting the thing to be connected.
12 years ago
Website is irresponsibly designed.
This HDD stopped working in Dec-Jan 2013... I'd barely used it. Once a month I'd attach it to my PC and transfer some excess data into it just to clear some space. When it stopped working I was very disappointed..
12 years ago
This a great product. very fast and just love it. the size is so big you'll never run out of space. I was able to d/l everything I had and only use 600 mb great I have a lot of space left and will be using this for many years without worrying about running out of space.
12 years ago
Western Digital My Book Essential 1TB Black External Hard Drive
- Fantastic information transfer speed- two.Ǚ. compatibility- Choice to install the backup software program- Good design - Bulky The price could have been lowered down a but far more. I bought it for 99 USD and I don't think it ought to be a lot more than 80 bucks.
12 years ago
Amazing Amount of Storage
Just bought this drive last week from Staples (last one too, seems they're going out of stock), and so far, I have no complaints whatsoever. I was able to transfer everything from my 2 TB hard drive to this one with no errors, and the drive is very fast if I have it plugged into a USB 3.0 port.
Pros:
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons:
- None yet
12 years ago
Design fail.
Design fail. The fastest cable on the market limited by some of the slowest drives WD has available.
Pros:
- Looks pretty
Cons:
- Cost
- You gain nothing over a USB 3.0 version of this at 4 times the price because it has thunderbolt
12 years ago
Avoid Buying It!
There are many shortcomings to this hard disk. Firstly, the hard disk is quite heavy which makes it difficult to carry around. Secondly, the transfer rate is not that great. Thirdly, it requires an external adapter to operate. It doesn't have lot to offer for the high demanders.
12 years ago
WD My Book Essential - 1TB USB 3.0 External HDD
Does what it is supposed to do - nothing more, nothing less. I bought this HDD as it is on the certified external drive list for the Wii U and thus works great with the said console.
12 years ago
Good choice for older Macs
With both USB2 and Firewire 800, this drive is a good choice if you've got an older Mac that doesn't support USB3 or Thunderbolt.Its metal enclosure feels sturdier than the plastic casings of other external hard drives, and both USB and Firewire cables are included in the box.Note that it has an...
Pros:
- Durable
- Great Features
Cons:
- Needs External Power
12 years ago
WD My Book
As of this writing, you can buy this drive at prices ranging from $100 for 2 TB to $160 for 4 TB. By contrast, the runner-up Buffalo DriveStation DDR costs $140 for 3 TB, the largest size available. The My Book also comes with backup software and a USB 3.0 cable.
Pros:
- Lots of capacity for the price
- Fast transfer speeds
- Easy setup
Cons:
- Mixed reviews for reliability
- Some software glitches
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