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Western Digital 500 GB My Book Essential 2.0 - USB 2.0 External Hard Drive WDH1U5000N

Western Digital 500 GB My Book Essential 2.0 - USB 2.0 External Hard Drive WDH1U5000N

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Brand: Western Digital
Category: CE

List Price: $119.99
Buy New: $97.99
You Save: $22.00 (18%)



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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 87 reviews
Sales Rank: 30

Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Hard Drive Size: 500
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 2.1 x 6.5
nv:Capacity (GB): 500
Interface: USB 2.0
Spindle Speed (RPM): 7200
Buffer Memory: 16MB
Average Seek (msec): <8.9
Track-to-Track Seek Time (typical read, ms): 2.0
Data Transfer Rate on USB 2.0: Up to 480 Mb/sec
Temperature, Operating (C): 5 to 35
Temperature, Nonoperating (C): -40 to 65
Warranty: 1 year warranty

MPN: WDH1U5000N
Model: WDH1U5000N
UPC: 718037120805
EAN: 0718037120805
ASIN: B000XRK3LG

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Includes - External hard drive, USB cable, AC adapter and Quick Install Guide
  • Smart and energy efficient - Turns itself on and off with your computer
  • Saving and organizing your digital photo collection
  • USB 2.0 Serial Bus Transfer Rate - 480 Mbits/s
  • System Requirements - Available USB port, Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Mac OS X 10.4.8 or later

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Are you running out of hard drive capacity? Do you need to archive some important digital documents, photos, or music? This elegant external hard drive, reminiscent of a book, is the perfect solution. It takes no more space than a paperback book. Collect two or more and they nest neatly together like volumes on a shelf.cent of a book, is the perfect solution. It takes no more space than a paperback book. Collect two or more and they nest neatly together like volumes on a shelf.


Customer Reviews:   Read 82 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars My Book 500GB is a solid performer   August 29, 2008
I was looking for an inexpensive storage solution for my ever-growing closed file folder on my work laptop. I was constantly having to burn copies of files to CD-R's and then delete massive amounts of data off my tiny laptop hard drive. Well, the My Book 500GB was a perfect solution! It connected very easy and was a snap to use. I'm completely satisfied and have had no problems with the unit since receiving it. It has an auto on/off feature which is nice and is very quiet. I would definitely recommend this product and would buy another if this one ever failed. I also have the Maxtor OneTouch 500GB USB drive and I would say they both perform admirably.

Amazon shipping was fast as usual and I will continue to do most (if not all) of my online shopping with Amazon.com. The prices and selection cannot be beat.



1 out of 5 stars 3 months young: a premature death   August 29, 2008
My 3 month olds unit just died w/o warning.I used to read the comments here from the angy people with this failed drives with certain disdains. The unlucky fools. Now it's my turn.

The next few days life will be hell for me trying to retrieve the lost data.



5 out of 5 stars Excellent product WD 500 GB   August 29, 2008
I consider the product is good, it has a big capacity, good performance. I recommend it


4 out of 5 stars Review for Western Digital 500 GB My Book Essential 2.0 - USB 2.0   August 28, 2008
Is a great product. Came in time and works like a gem.
A++ rating
Would oder again from amazon and from the seller



1 out of 5 stars Stopped Working   August 28, 2008
The WD My Book stopped working one day. All data was lost. My other WD My Book Pro also stopped working. Both were about a year old.

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