WD - My Passport Ultra 1.5TB External USB 3.0/2.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

Name: Very fast and easy to install.
Item: WD - My Passport Ultra 1.5TB External USB 3.0/2.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Rating: 5
Author: Claire

Model:WDBMWV0015BBK-NESN

SKU:9377441

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Overview

Description

Take your essential files on the go with this WD My Passport Ultra external USB 3.0/2.0 hard drive, which features a generous 1.5TB capacity for storing music, movies and other media. Automatic and Cloud backup options help prevent data loss.

Features

Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps via USB 3.0, up to 480 Mbps via USB 2.0
Ensures a rapid response when updating files.
Portable design
So you can take your data on the go.
USB 3.0/2.0 interface
For simple connection to your computer.
Automatic and Cloud backup
Offer flexible data management options.
1.5TB storage capacity
Provides plenty of space for your music, movies, photos, documents and other data.
Compatible with Mac and PC
For flexible use. Note: Requires reformatting for use with Mac OS X.
Password protection and hardware encryption
Prevent unauthorized access to private data.

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What's Included

WD My Passport Ultra 1.5TB External USB 3.0/2.0 Portable Hard Drive
USB cable, WD SmartWare Pro software
Owner's manual

Specifications

Other

Assembly Required
No

Internal or External
External

Drive Capacity
1.5TB

Drive Connectivity
USB 2.0

Data Transfer Rate to/from Interface
Up to 5 Gbps USB 3.0; up to 480 Mbps USB 2.0

Security
Password protection and encryption

Software Included
WD SmartWare Pro

System Requirements
PC: Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8; Mac: OS X

Bare Drives
No

Color Category
Black

Portable or Desktop
Portable

UPC
718037806549

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Customers are saying

Customers appreciate the ample storage, ease of use, and convenient size of this product. Positive feedback also highlights the fast transfer speeds enabled by the USB connection. Many find the device to be reasonably priced. The product's performance is also frequently praised.

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Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very fast and easy to install.
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Posted 10 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This hard drive is very fast when I save files on it even big files. It was easy to install it on my computer. The size is perfect for me. I can easily carry it and put it on my purse.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Speed, Usb
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
COMPACT LARGE!
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Posted 10 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
1.5 TB, small as a pack of cards. Plugged in, worked right away, used a 3.0 USB port, so it's all fast. A couple of these for under 80 dollars, and who needs to pay for cloud storage?
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Speed, Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great product - fast and efficient
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Posted 10 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Always had great success with any Western Digital product and this is no exception. It's compact, fast, and holds enough for my use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Speed, Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
simple to use
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Posted 10 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
great extra storage for my computer. very easy to use, just plug in and go. decent transfer speed. i would recommend it to anyone.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy fix for full hard drive
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Posted 10 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So easy! I just connected it to my computer with the included cable and it set itself up quickly. I transferred 350GB from my pc & now the computer runs great. I also use my MacBook to access the files on this external hard drive. It's a great product at a really good price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Tech that gave me Peace of Mind!
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Posted 10 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My Laptop has been doing some funny things lately, so I wanted to do some serious backups before I try and reload the OS. This little guy gives me solid performance, loads of space and the price was great. It can do continuous backup (how I am using it) or scheduled backups.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great! Super fast,
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Posted 10 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
There is preloaded software. Nothing that your PC OS can't do, so its not necessarily essential. I recommend reformatting any memory bought because you never know if there are viruses on them. Other than that, this unit is very fast, compact, and reliable.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great External drive
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Posted 11 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is my third WD external drive. I bought this one because it has a lot more GB's than my other 2 which are close to being full. I use it to backup my laptops and I am very happy with the performance. I have never had a problem with a WD drive,
I would recommend this to a friend

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QuestionPower supplyMy question is: does this unit require a separate power supply to run or will it have sufficient power when connected to my computer by the USB cable?
Asked 11 years ago by Tim.
- Answer No, this product does not require a separate power supply. It is powered entirely via the USB cable connected to your computer.
  Answered 11 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionIs it difficult to reformat for use with a Mac OS X?I will be buying this for my macbook, but I do not know how to reformat it for the Mac OS X. Will it be difficult?
Asked 11 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer No. If you want to reformat it for OSX, you can do so with the Disk Tool. if you want it to be able to read and write to it with a Windows computer also, format it to FAT32, an old Windows format. You can also buy 3rd party software so you can use the modern Windows NTFS format and read and write to it with a Mac or Windows. If you are just using it on Mac, format it for OSX.
  Answered 11 years ago by BuckBuck
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QuestionfullOnce this is full, does it automatically overwrite or do you have to erase it and start over
Asked 10 years ago by Mingman.
- Answer Some of the backup software may do this but if you just use it for file storage no.
  Answered 10 years ago by KSouthern
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Questioncompatibility with mac book proWhat is required for compatibility with mac book pro with retina display, RFB MBP 13.3/2.6GHZ/8GB/256GB
Asked 11 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer You simply need to format it for Mac. Instructions: 1. Plug the drive into your Mac. Cancel or continue through any warning messages that you get. 2. Go to Applications > Utilities and open Disk Utility 3. On the left, choose the WD Password drive. 4. Click the "Erase" tab on the top. 5. From the Format dropdown menu, choose either Mac OS Extended "journaled" (which is what I chose) or "journaled encrypted" (if you want the data encrypted). You can choose one of the other options if you know what you're doing and have different needs. 6. Give the drive a Name 7. Click the "Erase..." button. It doesn't take long. Once finished, your drive will be formatted for Mac. It will likely pop up a message asking if you want to use the drive for Time Machine automatic backups. That is your choice (research it if you don't know what it is). I chose No because I do my own backups.
  Answered 11 years ago by hendridm
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QuestionWill this drive work as a DVR with my TV?I had a Seagate DVR Expander that needs to be replaced.
Asked 10 years ago by Joy.
- Answer No,it will not. it's not intended to work as DVR.
  Answered 10 years ago by alex
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QuestionWill this be compatible with the new Windows 10?
Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes, it will work fine with future versions of Windows.
  Answered 10 years ago by KSouthern
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