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WD - My Passport Ultra 500GB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Red

Model:
WDBPGC5000ARD-NESN
SKU:
9270365
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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 561 reviews

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Customers express satisfaction with the My Passport Ultra 500GB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive's ease of use, ample storage capacity, and reliable performance. Many appreciate its compact size and consider it a good value for the price. Positive feedback also highlights the convenient USB connection and attractive design. There were no negative customer comments reported.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • What I expected

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    I just needed it to back up my laptop. The Geek squad did everything, so I don't know how setting it up works. Now it's great because it's basically a huge thumb drive.

    This review is from WD - My Passport Ultra 500GB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • I love it!

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    I'm back in school. This product is great. Fast download. As I kook around in class, I am not the only one with this product!!!

    This review is from WD - My Passport Ultra 500GB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • good hard drive

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    needed a hard drive to back up personal stuff from a work laptop. only wish the cord to the hard drive was a usb ( just another plug and wire to keep track of )

    This review is from WD - My Passport Ultra 500GB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Does what is suppose to

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    Got it for a backup device for a Dell laptop with USB 3 port - works great & is fast

    This review is from WD - My Passport Ultra 500GB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Product is user friendly

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    This product is perfect for what I needed it for. If you are looking for a light weight external drive this one is perfect .

    This review is from WD - My Passport Ultra 500GB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Utilitarian

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    Manufactured by a reputable supplier of accessory goods, it has functioned well without problems. No glamour, however.

    This review is from WD - My Passport Ultra 500GB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Easy to use. Fast transfers. Great price for size.

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    Found it on sale for a great price given the storage capacity. Pretty fast transfer rates, and was instant set-up to use.

    This review is from WD - My Passport Ultra 500GB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Awesome - we are using it to store music

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

    After discussing with the Best Buy employees we decided this product was the best fit for our needs. Good decision!

    This review is from WD - My Passport Ultra 500GB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great capacity...great price

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    This product was a great buy. It was easy to install and was a great value for the price and memory. So far, so good.

    This review is from WD - My Passport Ultra 500GB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • My Passport 500GB External Hard Drive Saved Me!

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    My Passport 500GB External Hard Drive Saved ALL my work when my hard drive on my Toshiba laptop computer crashed!

    This review is from WD - My Passport Ultra 500GB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Holds my information and has quick response

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    Easy to use and setup specially for a beginner. Did everything I needed done.

    This review is from WD - My Passport Ultra 500GB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Much needed backup

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

    This is the device that was recomended when I brought my 2005 HP PC in to get repaired. Seems to work fine.

    This review is from WD - My Passport Ultra 500GB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Item For Back Up Data

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

    This is a great item to use to make sure that your data is backed up and can be used on more than one computer.

    This review is from WD - My Passport Ultra 500GB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent Hard Drive Back Up for all.

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

    I already have a similar version of this product and I love it, thus I bought another one for a family member.

    This review is from WD - My Passport Ultra 500GB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • no intructions

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

    It should come with written instructions for how to back up the information. I haven't been able to do it yet so I don't know how it works.

    This review is from WD - My Passport Ultra 500GB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Problem-free backups

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

    Install the software that comes with the drive, and use that to schedule and run backups. Restoration is straightforward using the same software.

    This review is from WD - My Passport Ultra 500GB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Western Digital is a trusted name

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    So far it appears to be working. I have had no indication that it isn't working. I have already suggested to friends to purchase this product.

    This review is from WD - My Passport Ultra 500GB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • worked great

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

    purchased for backup to service item and price could have been lower

    This review is from WD - My Passport Ultra 500GB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great and compact hard drive.

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

    Love this little extra hard drive to go with my laptop. Has already came in handy. Love having it!!

    This review is from WD - My Passport Ultra 500GB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • good backup storage deie

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

    If someone is looking for a easy to setup and use backup device this would be a good option.

    This review is from WD - My Passport Ultra 500GB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
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