WD - My Passport for Mac 500GB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver
- Key Specs
- Storage Capacity: 500 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Interface(s): USB 3.0 (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Product Name: My Passport for Mac 500GB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
- Brand: WD
- Model Number: WDBLUZ5000ASL-NESN
- Capacity
- Storage Capacity: 500 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Performance
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Compatibility
- Internal Or External: External
- External Hard Drive Type: Portable (Physical characteristics of the hard drive, including size, weight and how you connect to your device.)
- Interface(s): USB 3.0 (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Minimum System Requirements: Mac: OS X Lion or Mountain Lion
- Features
- Security Features: Password Protection
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.6 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 4.4 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 4.8 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Included Software: WD Security, WD Drive Utilities
- Other
- UPC: 718037814582
With a generous 500GB capacity, this WD My Passport for Mac external USB 3.0 hard drive provides plenty of space for your music, movies, photos and more. Password protection and hardware encryption help protect private information.
- 500GB storage capacity: Offers ample space for your photos, music, movies, games and more.
- USB 3.0 interface: Enables simple connectivity.
- Data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps: For a quick response when updating files.
- Password protection and hardware encryption: Help keep sensitive data private.
- Compact design: With a sleek look that complements your Apple MacBook® or MacBook Air® makes it easy to take the drive on the go.
- Compatible with Mac: For use with your existing computer. Also compatible with Apple® Time Machine.
Whats Included
- Owner's manual
- USB cable, WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software
- WD My Passport for Mac 500GB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
A: Yes it does!
Q: why is this so inexpensive?
A: this is the way seagate compete's with other companies. keep their prices low, and sell a lot and still reliable. sounds like a perfect business to me.
A: Time machine has to be linked to an external drive. As far as I know the drive is then dedicated to the Time Machine backup--at least that's the easiest. Since the cost of external storage is negligible these days, it also makes the most sense to do it that way.
Q: where do I get tech support for My book for mac. 3tb?
A: Hey try the website they usually have the booklet downloads available
A: No, the hard drives use a different format and are incompatible.
Q: Does it work between PC and MAC?
A: Yes. But then you cannot use it for Time Machine or other proprietary Mac functions. It will work to transfer files back and forth. Format it on the PC if it is formatted for Mac.
