WD - Elements 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
- Key Specs
- Storage Capacity: 1000 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 Type A (USB 2.0 Gen1) (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Product Name: Elements 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
- Brand: WD
- Model Number: WDBUZG0010BBK-WESN
- Color: Black
- Capacity
- Storage Capacity: 1000 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 Type A (USB 2.0 Gen1) (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Minimum System Requirements: Apple MacOS X, Microsoft Windows Vista / 7 / 8
- Features
- Security Features: None
- Data Encryption: true
- Usage: Everyday computing
- Power
- Power Source: USB port
- 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: 3.2 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 SmartWare Pro (30 days trial)
- Other
- UPC: 718037807607
The WD Elements External Portable Hard Drive offers reliable storage, fast data transfer rates and universal connectivity with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices to back up your files on the go. With 1TB of memory, this portable hard drive provides ample data storage space in a compact device.
- 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.
Whats Included
- Portable hard drive
- USB 3.0 cable
- Quick install guide
Product Manuals
Q: can i download steam games onto this???
A: I would not recommend trying to play games off of an external hard drive. They are typically designed for backing up documents.
Q: What is the RPM of the drive? 7200?
A: This item is 5400 RPM model.
Q: Will this work with Dish Hopper?
A: I would guess not, as Dish is proprietary service, you can all them and ask them.
Q: Does it works with iMac Time Machine?
A: 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.
Q: Does this drive work with a desktop pc, or only with a laptop?
A: This works with desktop computers and laptops.
Q: Would this external hard drive work on a ps4?
A: Yes....It works GREAT. Using it for that purpose with GREAT success.
A: 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.
Q: Will it work with MAC and PC both same time without any reformatting ?
A: 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.