
- #Hd wd my passport for mac 2tb externo usb 3.0 upgrade
- #Hd wd my passport for mac 2tb externo usb 3.0 portable
The aluminum is good for dispersing heat too.
#Hd wd my passport for mac 2tb externo usb 3.0 portable
It's USB powered, which is relatively standard for portable style 3.0 drives but good to know, and definitely better than 2.0 models back when they required wall-warts or weird stuff.
#Hd wd my passport for mac 2tb externo usb 3.0 upgrade
Of course, USB 3.0 is an upgrade from 2.0, if that's an issue for you. It's a compact, portable drive, very good for on-the-go. The subtle LED is great - not a horrible blue death laser. The build is sturdy, despite not having aluminum on the bottom (it's plastic, but thick and not likely to break since it's supported by a solid piece of aluminum on the other five sides. Pros: The finish is nice - fingerprint resistant (but not impervious to scratches). If you found my product review helpful in your search, please check Yes below. Thanks to and Western Digital for providing the review sample!

Seagate Momentus HDD 320GB 5400rpm USB3.0-īenchmarks created using HD Tune v2.55 running on Windows Server 2008 R2. Seagate Momentus HDD 250GB 7200rpm USB3.0. Here are my benchmark results for the My Passport, as well as a couple other drives I own for comparison purposes: The application and utilities installed pretty quickly - setup was a breeze.

Overall Review: I did not run into the same cons with installing the software suite as a couple of the other reviewers below. Those are really my only complaints, other than I wish it was offered in black! If your PC is located somewhere other than on top of your desk, you will need an extension, or purchase a longer cable separately. I've already got a couple nicks and scratches on mine. Discreet, but noticeable enough white LED activity light on the edge near the USB port.Ĭons: Although the housing is made of aluminum, it is not scratch resistant. When the drive is then accessed by a different user or on a different computer, it automatically launches an executable WD Unlocker application where you are prompted to enter the password to access the drive. Allows for auto-unlock based on local machine Windows credentials. WD Security utility allows for password protecting the device and encryption. Includes apps for Mac already on the drive ready to go. A Dropbox backup tool is built into the software, which is convenient for those who use that service.

A free upgrade to WD Smartware Pro is included with 3 concurent licenses, which allows you the ability to use the software for backups to non-WD devices. The WD Smartware software is pretty intuitive and makes it easy to get scheduled backups setup. Nothing I didn't find useful - Diagnostics, Sleep Timer, Drive Erase, and Registration. Good sequential read/write speeds comparable to other 7200rpm USB3.0 HDDs. Pros: -Very solid case made of a single piece of aluminum, with a sturdy plastic bottom.
