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The world's most popular portable drive now offers both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectivity for compatibility today and speed for the future. Put your digital life on WD’s stylishly small My Passport Essential portable hard drive. With WD quality inside and out and leading-edge technology, this drive is designed for today with tomorrow in mind. And automatic, continuous backup and password protection give you peace of mind that your data is always safe and protected.
USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 CompatibilityWestern Digital’s My Passport Essential features universal compatibility with widely-used USB 2.0 and next-generation SuperSpeed USB 3.0. When connected to a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port, the drive lets you access and save files up to 3 times faster than USB 2.0.
WD SmartWare SoftwareThe Western Digital My Passport Essential offers the WD SmartWare software that provides automatic, continuous backup and data retrieve through a visual control center. In addition, the software lets you customize your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings and more. And if you prefer, you can choose not to use the software at all.
Password ProtectionThe Western Digital My Passport Essential provides password protection and encryption for securing your data from unauthorized access or theft.
USB PoweredLightweight, stylish and easy to carry, the Western Digital My Passport Essential is powered directly from the USB port on your PC. No separate power supply is needed.
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Model
Brand
WD
Series
My Passport Essential
Model
WDBACY5000ABK-NESN
Performance
Color
Black
Interface
USB 3.0/USB2.0
Capacity
500GB
Features
Features
Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility
Up to 3x faster transfer rates with USB 3.0
Automatic, continuous backup
Password protection and hardware encryption
Protecting your data with automatic, continuous backup
Adding extra storage space for photos, videos and music
Securing private or sensitive data with password protection and hardware encryption
Dimensions & Weight
Form Factor
2.5"
Dimensions
4.3" x 3.2" x 0.6"
Weight
0.31 lbs.
Additional Information
Date First Available
October 07, 2010
Customer Reviews of the Western Digital WDBACY5000ABK-NESN