I use this drive to provide Time Machine backups for the 3 Macs in the house. Two of my Macs have USB2 ports, so these ports dominate the write speeds to the disk. Even though the TM backups took 20 or 30 min each, these were the first time backups which amounted to 60-90GB.

Silent, low power, reliable (so far); The small form factor and self-powered aspects are pluses as well

None; Update(2016/Jan): I used it a few times (maybe 4) and had it unplugged sitting on my desk; I used it just now for another Time Machine backup and it started to act weird; It would unmount spontaneously.

Along with the My Book update this week, WD has released a new version of the My Passport and My Passport for Mac, the company's popular portable storage solution. This re-release is highlighted by a new modern design that features a textured underside and is available in six distinct colors: Black,...

Same reliable hardware; Back up software works great and is seamless to use; Its new design is coupled with vibrant color options

Performance hasn't improved over the previous version

This hard Drive was easy to install an it works great with both My Mac at home and my PC at work. No hassle at all.

I always use "Passport" size external HDDs for backups and my old 2TB had not enough space anymore. This one has huge capacity for such a small box and will last for a few years. High recommendation.

Huge capacity for such a small box; USB 3.0 - fast transfers; Good deal when on sale

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I bought this drive to transfer files from my old Windows XP Professional Computer to my new computer running on Windows 10. Since Win XP can only see drives up to 2 Tb, I bought this small 1 Tb drive to make sure the transfer would go without problems. Was I wrong !!!

I am very happy with this purchase. It is super fast and has plenty of storage. Great product for a great price.

Excellent drive

I bought two for mirrored backup and archival storage. Works as advertised. Wish it was thinner, but not a big deal. A bit larger than a pack of cigarettes and about as thick. Have not tested performance since that's not terribly important to me - seems to be quick enough.

Bought Solely To Use With My PS4 As Extended Storage Due To The 500gig was Not Big Enough To Store My Collection Of Games Via Digital Copies. Powered Buy USB There For No Other Power Outlet Needed And Some what Matching Design Too.

You can carry a lot of data with the new My Passport and the many color options open up new organizational possibilities.

The new WD My Passport portable drive has lots of storage space, good performance and supports strong encryption; It's available in some vivid color options and comes in an eye-catching design

There's no USB-C (so no future-proofing) and the high-capacity versions of the drive are bulky