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Western Digital's My Book Essential 2.0 is the latest evolution in their long history of back up devices. This 500GB drive has been outfitted with a USB 2.0 interface for high speed data transfers and near-universal compatibility. With the plug and play USB connection all you have to do is plug the drive in and it is ready to use.
A capacity gauge on the front panel lets you know how much room you have left on the drive. The rest of the housing is designed to vent heat away from the drive to keep it cool and save your data. The drive is Energy Star certified and turns itself on and off automatically with your system.
Western Digital's My Book Essential 2.0 is the latest evolution in their long history of back up devices. This 500GB drive has been outfitted with a USB 2.0 interface for high speed data transfers and near-universal compatibility. With the plug and play USB connection all you have to do is plug the drive in and it is ready to use.
A capacity gauge on the front panel lets you know how much room you have left on the drive. The rest of the housing is designed to vent heat away from the drive to keep it cool and save your data. The drive is Energy Star certified and turns itself on and off automatically with your system.
High Performance Hard DriveThe Western Digital My Book Essential (Model WDH1U5000N) features a high-performance 500GB hard drive so you can store your movies, music, applications and documents for easy sharing with your friends and even back up your system.
USB 2.0 InterfaceThe Western Digital My Book Essential (Model WDH1U5000N) features a USB 2.0 interface for fast data transfer speeds of up to 480Mbps and plug-and-play connectivity.
Learn more about the Western Digital WDH1U5000N
Model
Brand
WD
Series
My Book Essential 2.0
Model
WDH1U5000N
Performance
Interface
USB 2.0
Capacity
500GB
Features
Features
Easy to set up, easy to use - Installation is a snap because you don't really install this drive, you just plug it in and it's ready to use. Fits right in - Takes no more space than a paperback book. Collect two or more and they nest neatly together like volumes on a shelf. Smart and energy efficient - Turns itself on and off with your computer. PC and Mac compatible - Works with both Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Mac OS X 10.4.8 or later
Dimensions & Weight
Form Factor
3.5"
Dimensions
6.5" x 5.4" x 2.1"
Weight
2.5 lbs.
Additional Information
Date First Available
December 20, 2007
Customer Reviews of the Western Digital WDH1U5000N