WD - My Passport Go 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Solid State Drive - Black/Cobalt
- 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: SSD (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.)
- Maximum Read Speed: 1050 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
- Maximum Write Speed: 1000 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can write information; for example, saving files.)
- Interface(s): USB Type C (USB 3.0 Gen1) (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Product Name: My Passport Go 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Solid State Drive
- Brand: WD
- Model Number: WDBMCG0010BBT-WESN
- 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: SSD (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.)
- Maximum Read Speed: 1050 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
- Maximum Write Speed: 1000 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can write information; for example, saving files.)
- 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 C (USB 3.0 Gen1) (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Minimum System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10, Apple macOS 10.12 Sierra, Apple macOS 10.13 High Sierra, Apple macOS Mojave 10.14
- Features
- Usage: Everyday computing
- Power
- Power Source: USB port
- Dimension
- Product Height: 0.4 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: 2.6 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: 1.9 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Included Software: WD Drive Utilities, WD Backup, WD Discovery
- Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 3 years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 3 years
- Other
- UPC: 718037867724
Bring important files anywhere with this Western Digital My Passport Go 1TB portable SSD. The large capacity stores thousands of pictures and hours of HD video, and the built-in USB 3.0 cable offers easy connectivity. This Western Digital My Passport Go 1TB portable SSD has a rubber bumper that absorbs shocks and helps guard against accidental drops.
- 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. USB-powered.
- Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0: Enable a rapid response when updating files.
- Automatic backup options: Allow you to use compatible software to back up your files to the server.
- Solid state drive with no moving parts: Ensures cool, quiet operation.
- Time Machine compatible: Back up your entire system directly to the drive.
- Portable design: Lets you take your data on the go.
- Compatible with PC and Mac: For flexible installation options.
Whats Included
- WD My Passport Go WDBMCG0010BBT - solid state drive
- USB cable
- Software
A: Hi Don, My Passport™ Go is the tough SSD drive built to travel. With a rubber protective bumper on the outside, a solid state drive on the inside, and a built-in cable for convenience; this is no ordinary drive. At more than 2.5x faster than most portable hard drives, the My Passport™ Go portable drive delivers SSD performance of up to 400MB/s. For more information on the drive refer to the link: http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4078-705138.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Q: Can this be used to store and play PS5 games on PS5?
A: Hello Gam3r18, Sony added support for external USB hard drives on the PS5 with their April 2021 update. However, due to PS5 restrictions, games can only be played off the console’s internal SSD. As such, external USB storage hard drives only function as a faster way to hot-swap games and data on or off the PS5’s internal storage. -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information
Q: Can you transfer directly from a card reader without a computer?
A: Unless it’s a smart reader that can do that transfer and power up the drive on its own, then no. This is just a dummy device. It’s storage. You’ll still need something to tell it what to copy and where.
A: You can always format the drive and start from scratch, but it sounds like you have some sort of auto backup running. You’ll want to stop that if you’re not wanting to fill up the drive automatically.
Q: Can I use this to play games with my pc?
A: Yes, of course you can use it to play games on a PC. This is compatible with PC, MAC, PS3/PS4, Xbox 360/Xbox One, and just about any other device or system that uses the USB 3.0 port for connectivity (I have no idea why Western Digital answered this question at all if they were going to just post some totally unrelated copy/paste nonsense...LOVE WD hard drives & SSDs, but that was a seriously whack brainless tech monkey response...do better WD!)
