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WD - My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

Model:
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SKU:
12624330
$349.00
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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1711 reviews

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  • Great external backup device

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wish that it had a disk access light like my old easyStore drive did. I hope that the drive last longer than that one too.

    This review is from WD - My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Plenty of HD Storage Space!

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    I trust WD as a product and brand. I have never had a problem with any of the External Hard Drives that I have purchased.

    This review is from WD - My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Noisy external drive

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s noisy. It doesn’t take 50 characters to say it’s a noisy appliance.

    This review is from WD - My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Holds a lot

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my second one to buy. I have put fills from my old computer on so far and need to set it up for backup yet.

    This review is from WD - My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Needed extra storage

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have always bought WD drives, the only problem with this one is that it's a little bit louder and no LED indicator.

    This review is from WD - My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good solid hard drive.

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well, came in good shape, would buy this again and i have multiple.

    This review is from WD - My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Mega size hold so much, easy to set up with my Mac computer for back-up.

    This review is from WD - My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Mr.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Trust best buy trust products what more is there to say than that?

    This review is from WD - My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Extra Storage

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sometimes it takes a bit to wake up. Otherwise no issues so far.

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Computer backup unit

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s replacing a unit no longer supported & works fine.

    This review is from WD - My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works ok but not exactly what we wanted it for

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    The first one didn't work and needed to be exchanged. The replacement works great except it won't connect to our tv like the 4T does.

    This review is from WD - My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Storage

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this for extra storage and the ease of use is great—I plan on getting a couple more!

    This review is from WD - My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • WD 8 TB storage is a must buy

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Better than advertised. WD customer support outstanding.

    This review is from WD - My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • External hard drive for xbox

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Hard drive works perfect for my xbox one elite I recommend this to all

    This review is from WD - My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • It’s great

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I just want to say that this device is great. The price is great and it does what it says it will do.

    This review is from WD - My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Value!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    8TB is more than plenty for backup purposes and long term storage. Recommend this for stationary/non travel storage

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • film editing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    the "my book" has been alongside as I edit my film. no complaints. its been great.

    This review is from WD - My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • MLBBLM

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    works well and still going today. sometime it takes its time connecting but gets the job done

    This review is from WD - My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • not a SSD, but lots of storage

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great for use on my Xbox, use it to store the games. Read/write speeds are good, especially for the $$$

    This review is from WD - My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Worked

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It worked for what is was. I needed up returning it because I wanted a hard drive the was optimized for macs.

    This review is from WD - My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
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