WD - Elements 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 with 661 reviews
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Description
Features
1TB storage capacity
Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.
USB 3.0 interface
Offers an easy-to-use connection to devices. Backward-compatible with USB 2.0 for simple connection to your computer.
Data transfer rates up to 5Gbps with USB 3.0
Ensure rapid updates.
Local and Cloud backup
Provide versatile options for protecting your critical system files, along with WD SmartWare Pro, automatic backup software.
Portable design
Lets you take your data on the go.
Compatible with Mac and PC
For flexible installation options.
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What's Included
- Portable hard drive
- Quick install guide
- USB 3.0 cable
Key Specs
- Hard Drive Capacity1000 gigabytes
- Storage Drive TypeHDD
- Maximum Data Transfer Rate5000 megabytes per second
General
- Product NameElements 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
- BrandWD
- Model NumberWDBUZG0010BBK-WESN
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Capacity
- Hard Drive Capacity1000 gigabytes
Performance
- Storage Drive TypeHDD
- Maximum Data Transfer Rate5000 megabytes per second
Compatibility
- Internal Or ExternalExternal
- External Hard Drive TypePortable
- Interface(s)USB 3.0
- Minimum System RequirementsApple MacOS X, Microsoft Windows Vista / 7 / 8
Feature
- Security FeaturesNone
- Data EncryptionYes
Memory
- Memory Card TypeNone
Power
- Power SourceUSB port
Dimension
- Product Height0.6 inches
- Product Width3.2 inches
- Product Weight4.8 ounces
Included
- Number Of Drives Included1
- Additional Accessories IncludedPortable Hard drive, USB Cable, Quick Install Guide
- Included SoftwareWD SmartWare Pro (30 days trial)
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts2 years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor2 years
Other
- UPC718037807607
Customer rating
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 661 reviews
(661 Reviews)Customer images
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Returned item'
|Posted .Hard drive does not have firmware upgrade to allow it to play with my Samsung LED 55in TV. So, this hard drive shows no videos after plugged into multiple USB ports on TV. It will only show videos on my laptop and other computers. I returned the item back to store.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Portable, Price, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Product
|Posted .Pros mentioned:Portable, Price, SpeedThis particular product extends and surpasses the expectation of storage, connectivity, and size. I use this product to store my pics and videos. I have very large database of pics and it keeps adding every week. It is very easy and fast to transfer pics from laptop to this hard drive. This portable hard drive is very sturdy and works perfectly fine even after a drop on the floor. It does come with the Cable. Great price and great customer service from WD. When you buy this particular product from the best buy make sure about the return policy (If you ever have to return or if you don't like this product, which might be unusual) for this product.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great with Xbox One
|Posted .I would recommend this to a friendI bought this to use as additional storage space for my Xbox One. Out of the box worked perfectly for my purposes. Plugged it in and it was recognized, completed the initial formatting so I could move my games to it. Transferred most of my stuff off my main hard drive to this. It seems to load things faster and I have freed up my internal storage, so my Xbox runs smoother. Overall a great buy when it was on sale for $40, would recommend this to anyone!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
One of the best hard drives money can buy.
|Posted .I would recommend this to a friendNote: I HAVE tested this hard drive on BOTH PC & MAC operating systems, and they both work immaculately well. If need be, sometimes it is recommend to partition your hard drive BEFORE you test your hard drives on different platforms.* This hard drive is a steal. Not only is it compact, but it gets the job done when it comes to placing files within the hard drive, and making life a breeze. Be mindful that sometimes older computers cannot detect 3.0 based usbs for devices, but this one is quite helpful in both 3.0 and 2.0 ports. If you're not sure that the device isn't being read by your computer, simply shut down the computer (Not just the restart button), and power your computer back on. I can guarantee you, your issues will be resolved. So far, have had this 1TB drive for well over a month, and I can confidently say, that Western Digital is not only one of the best company's out there today, but the do make quality products.
Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great value
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5happy and satisfied. came in quick and it is everything i expected it to be.
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
wd external hdd
|Posted .Owned for 1 year when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I trust wd I use them inside as well as outside all my builds, I trust this brand over Seagate.
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great addition for PS4 storage
|Posted .I would recommend this to a friendI mainly got this drive because of the recent update to the PS4 where you can now use external USB storage - so far the drive has worked well for that
Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wd makes great drives
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5This is the fifth wd drive I have purchased. No complaints.
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5
What experts are saying
Q: Questioncan i download steam games onto this???
Asked by zudrixx.
- A:Answer I would not recommend trying to play games off of an external hard drive. They are typically designed for backing up documents.
Answered by FeyBBY
Q: QuestionDoes it works with iMac Time Machine?
Asked by iPhillo.
- A:Answer Sure, any external HDD will work with Time Machine back up...as long as it's formatted in MAC OS Extended (Journaled) or NTSF. I prefer NTSF because it's MAC and Windows compatible, meaning you can use the stored files on both types of computers. If you only intend on using the back up files on a MAC then the OS Extended would be the better choice. To read and write on an NTSF drive with a MAC you may need to install a driver, I use Paragon NTFS. It depends on your MAC, newer systems have the necessary drivers installed.
Answered by iTdude
Q: QuestionWill this work with Dish Hopper?
Asked by Orbits49.
- A:Answer I would guess not, as Dish is proprietary service, you can all them and ask them.
Answered by JAXFLROOFER
Q: QuestionWhat is the RPM of the drive? 7200?
Asked by Cromag.
- A:Answer This item is 5400 RPM model.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
Q: QuestionDoes this drive work with a desktop pc, or only with a laptop?
Asked by Afed.
- A:Answer This works with desktop computers and laptops.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
Q: QuestionWould this external hard drive work on a ps4?
Asked by CuriousMan97.
- A:Answer Yes....It works GREAT. Using it for that purpose with GREAT success.
Answered by FrankS1313
Q: QuestionThe description says that this external hard drive has both USB 3.0 & 2.0 ports. Are the USB 2.0 ports backward compatible with USB 1.0 ports on my PC? In other words, will it work with my older PC which only has USB 1.0 ports? Thank you!
Asked by evade.
- A:Answer Yes it will, USB has always been designed with backwards compatibility in mind so even though USB 3.0 connector is different from the 1.0 and 2.0 connectors, it will still work with them. You simply will not be able to benefit from the speed 3.0 was designed to produce.
Answered by NIcK
Q: QuestionWill it work with MAC and PC both same time without any reformatting ?
Asked by Gourav.
- A:Answer Unfortunately, this needs to be reformatted to do anything with Mac OS. You can partition it to work with both but it will need to be reformatted to be able to do so.
Answered by LPSK