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Western Digital MyBook Premium Edition 500GB External Hard Drive

Western Digital MyBook Premium Edition 500GB External Hard Drive

Full specifications for Western Digital MyBook Premium Edition 500GB External Hard Drive

Manufacturer: Western Digital Corp.
Part number: WDG1C5000N

General

  • Device Type
  • Hard drive - External hard drive
  • Width
  • 2.2 in
  • Depth
  • 5.6 in
  • Height
  • 6.8 in
  • Weight
  • 2.9 lbs

Hard Drive

  • Capacity
  • 500 GB
  • Interface type
  • IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB
  • Spindle speed
  • 7200 rpm
  • Buffer size
  • 16 MB
  • Features
  • Safe Shutdown

Performance

  • Seek Time
  • 8.9 ms (average)
  • Track-to-Track Seek Time
  • 2 ms
  • Average Latency
  • 4.2 ms

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Interfaces
  • 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type B
  • Compatible Bays
  • None
  • Compatible Slots
  • x None

Miscellaneous

  • Cables Included
  • 1 x IEEE 1394 cable - FireWire 400 (6-to-6 pin) - 6 ft, 1 x USB cable - USB Type A to B - 6 ft
  • Miscellaneous compliant standards
  • RoHS
  • Package type
  • Retail

Power

  • External Hard Drive Power Source
  • Included AC adapter
  • Power device type
  • Power adapter
  • Voltage Required
  • AC 120/230 V

System Requirements

  • OS Required
  • Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Apple MacOS X 10.2.8 or later, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition

Software / System Requirements

  • Software type
  • Google Picasa, Google Desktop, Google Toolbar

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & support type
  • 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details
  • Limited warranty - 1 year

Environmental Parameters

  • Min operating temperature
  • 41 °F
  • Max operating temperature
  • 95 °F

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CNET editors' rating

Very good

Reviewed by: Dong Van Ngo

Reviewed: 6/15/06
Release date: 3/8/06
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