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Western Digital My Book Essential 2.0 500 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive

(External Enclosure, 500 GB, For PC, Mac Platform USB 2.0 Interface)

This 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.

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Great alternative to a new hard drive, or can be a convenient back-up
by ncphototrekker , Tue Mar 18 22:11:46 EDT 2008

Pros: Compact, quiet, fast, reliable.
Cons: Should include automatic back-up software.

Review: The Western Digital My Book Essential 500GB external hard drive is a worthwhile purchase for several different types of folks. I actually purchased this product for one reason, and am now using in a slightly different capacity. It has performed very... read full review

The bottom line: With more and more of our lives being stored on computer hard drives, don't you think it's time to expand your capacity, or just back up your hard drive?

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V2.0 Of The My Book Essential Series Out - But Will It Hold Up?
by dampier , Sat Nov 10 09:52:15 EST 2007

Pros: Stylish design, large capacity, budget-minded price, power-saving feature, update to original product line
Cons: Questions about hard drive longevity, no power switch, no fan, Mini-USB cable

Review: Western Digital has released v2.0 of the My Book Essential external hard drive series, redesigned for late 2007. The Essential series is the value line from Western Digital's external hard drive product line. Featuring a USB-only connection, the... read full review

The bottom line: Trust but verify! This is an update of the My Book series, which had quality problems. Use for backups but never alone to protect important files. Longevity? Time will tell.

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2 trouble-free years and counting
by hammerogod , Tue Jul 29 11:15:10 EDT 2008

Pros: Instant install.
HUGE storage capacity.
Flawless performance.
Portability.
Externally powered.
Value For Money.
Cons: None

Review: I bought a WD My Book 2 years ago and it is still operating in a flawless manner. I would trust their products with no questions asked. I got a "Deal" at Best Buy but I would have paid more once I fully understood the value of the product. The... read full review

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