Binding: Personal Computers Brand: Western Digital EAN: 0018037120806 Hard Disk Size: 500 GB Label: Western Digital Manufacturer: Western Digital Model: WDH1U5000N Publisher: Western Digital Sales Rank: 98 Size: 500 GB Studio: Western Digital Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features:
500GB storage capacity
high-speed USB interface for simple connection and fast transfer
energy efficient automatic on/off power switching with computer
Product DescriptionThis elegant external hard drive, reminiscent of a book, is the perfect storage solution. It takes no more space than a paperback book. Collect two or more and they nest neatly together like volumes on a shelf. Installation is a snap because you don't really install this drive, you just plug it in and it's ready to use. A USB 2.0 simple connection offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. Dimensions - Height 6.5 x Length 5.4 x Width 2.1 Weight - 2.5 Pounds
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - My Book Essentials
Excellent product. Easy to set up and super easy to use. If I can do it, anyone can!
Rating: - Define your objectives
The Mybook essential 500GB HD is an economical choice for PC users who have a need for extra storage space or external back-up capability but do not require a range of connectivity options as it only accommodates USB.
V2.0 has some changes in features from 1.0 and I am not convinced all of the variations are beneficial. First and foremost, V1.0 had a forwarded located on/off button that I found particularly useful with consideration to some quirky performance of the drive from time ... Read More
Rating: - Easy to use, but might not last too long
I have had 4 of these Western Digital 500 GB USB 2.0 drives(and one also had the eSATA option). I also have 3 of their 1 TB USB drives, and I've used 3 of their older 80 GB USB drives too. As you can see, I've been pretty much a fan of this brand, but see below for some cautions. I've found these to be very easy to use. My experience has been that set up is 100% plug and play with Windows (XP).
One issue, be SURE if you are using this with a Windows based PC to reformat the drive ... Read More
Rating: - Don't Buy WD
I bought this item just to have it die almost exactly one year later. This is the third Western Digital Drive I've purchased and had gone bad after a year. These thing DON'T LAST!! DON'T BUY IT!!!
Rating: - Why release a product that is faulty?
I have had my Western Digital External Hard Drive for about a year now. It has worked fine, mounted properly onto my desktop and been easily accessible for backing up files and retrieving files. I came onto this site to find another backup for it since I started getting nervous about losing all my files and data. I have a wonderful Macbook Pro and I couldn't be more pleased with it. I started to read some of the reviews for this company's products and I was surprised at how many of their drives fail, ... Read More
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Electronics : Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 500 GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive WDH1U5000N
- My Book Essentials
- Define your objectives
- Easy to use, but might not last too long
- Don't Buy WD