My Book Essential Edition 2.0 WDH1U10000 - hard drive - 1 TB - Hi-Speed USB
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CNET product brief
This Western My Book Essential Edition 2.0 is a 1 TB, external hard disk drive.
Compared to other external hard drives on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $230.
This drive connects to a system though a USB 2.0 port.
Specs:
Compatibility:
PC,;
Mac;
Connector type:
Mini-USB Type B;
Hard drive size:
1 TB
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Price range:
$177.99 - $334.85
Compatibility:
PC,
Mac
Connector type:
Mini-USB Type B
Hard drive size:
1 TB
Interface type:
Hi-Speed USB
Buffer size:
16 MB
Description:
This Western My Book Essential Edition 2.0 is a 1 TB, external hard disk drive.
Compared to other external hard drives on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $230.
This drive connects to a system though a USB 2.0 port.
Pros:
Has a 1 TB capacity, which is considerably larger than some similarly priced hard drives.
Cons:
Has a 1 year warranty, which is somewhat less favorable than some similarly priced hard drives.
For example, the
Seagate Freeagent Pro USB/eSATA/Firewire External Hard Drive
, a 750 TB hard drive at around $210, has a 5 year warranty.
Suitability:
An external hard drive, suited for convenient plug-and-play with most desktop or notebook computers.
Value:
Notwithstanding its relatively expensive price, this hard drive has good features for the money.
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