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Western Digital 80 GB Passport 2.5-inch External Hard Drive
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Western Digital
EAN: 0718037111926
Format: CD
Hard Disk Size: 80 GB
Item Dimensions: 613750100313
Label: Western Digital
Manufacturer: Western Digital
Model: WDXML800UETN
MPN: WDXML800UETN
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Western Digital
Special Features: nv:Capacity (GB):80, Interface:USB 2.0, Spindle Speed (RPM):5400, Average Seek (msec):<12, Track-to-Track Seek Time (typical read, ms):2.0, Access Time:5.0 ms
Studio: Western Digital
Features:- Form Factor - External
- Dimensions WxDxH - 5.68" x 3.51" x 0.83"
- Weight - 1.6 lb
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Editorial Review:
With all the videos, photos, games, music, and other files we keep amassing these days, there's always a need for more storage. Western Digital Passport Portable Drives let you instantly add portable storage for all the data you need to carry along with you. It's the perfect solution for carrying important files and e-mail between work and home or on the road, or for sharing large files between office and home, between Mac and PC. It's also a great way to back up your existing notebook hard drive for extra data safety.
The drives are offered in capacities from 40 to 120 GB and they offer great performance, thanks to an enclosed 5400 RPM drive. It's simple to set up, light and easy to carry, and requires no power adapter, as it's powered directly through the USB cable. Plus, the included WD Sync software lets you turn any PC into your own protected workspace.
 Although an optional power adapter is available for the Passport, none is required since the drive is powered by the USB bus. | The Windows- and Mac-compatible Western Digital Passport is designed for toughness, offering maximum protection from data loss with a rugged, protective case and shock-tolerant 2.5-inch hard drive. The elegant, soft-touch case looks great, but it's also designed to allow the drive to run cool and quiet. The design also minimizes power consumption, prolonging laptop battery life (an optional power adapter is available for the few computers that limit bus power). On top of all that, the Passport is safety tested. In fact, it's one of the few external drives with certification to meet all applicable safety requirements.
Installation of the Passport is a snap because you don't really "install" this drive, you just plug it in and it's ready to use. There is no CD to install; the included software loads from the drive the first time you plug it in. The drive is powered by the USB bus, so there's no separate power supply needed. Meanwhile, WD Sync synchronization and encryption software lets you save your critical data, and take it with you. Plug your drive into any PC, edit files, read e-mail, and view photos. Then sync all of your changes back to your home or office computer. Note that this software is only offered for Windows 2000/XP, though.
What's in the Box
80 GB WD Passport portable hard drive, USB 2.0 cable, and quick install guide.
Instantly add 80 GB of portable storage for all your business files, music, video, and games with a WD Passport portable USB 2.0 hard drive. This high-performance, 5400 RPM drive is simple to use, light and easy to carry, and requires no power adapter for most systems ? it's powered directly through the USB cable. WD understands the importance of the information on your drive so we've designed a cool, rugged, shock-absorbing case to protect the 2.5-inch WD hard drive and the data on it. Fast 5400 RPM 2.5-inch drive performance Light and compact Back up your existing notebook hard drive for data protection, or just use the drive to share files between computers! Drive can be locked for extra security Power-conserving design prolongs laptop battery life Compatible with USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 ports running Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP or Mac OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X v10.1.5+
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Does What it is Supposed to Do
I have had this for over a year without any problems whatsoever. It fits conveniently into my bag and has saved me a million headaches going from work, to school, to home computers. I always have what I need.
Rating: - My First HD
Perfect, never had any trouble with it. still own it and i got the 160GB
Rating: - Excellent!
No more backing up files onto endless CDs! One portable little device contains a complete backup of all my important documents. I later bought a second one so that I have an off-site backup, too. Love the small size, large capacity, and simplicity!
Rating:  - Great hard drive with a super short USB cable!
The actual drive is great - small and pretty, basically everything you'd want in a portable external.
The USB cable, however, is unusually short (about 7.5 inches). It doesn't reach my USB ports while resting on a nearby flat surface, like the top of the case. I didn't see the cable length anywhere on the packaging, either. I think WD assumed every case has front ports at the bottom of the front panel with a flat surface in front of the computer on which to rest the drive. Maybe I'm ... Read More
Rating:  - Total waste of money
Plugged the drive into my laptop USB port and it took about 10 mins before the drive started beeping and just wouldn't respond. Called up customer service and they said that the drive was dead and I would have to send it back! I guess it was just plain bad luck but it justifies the 1 star rating. Bought a SimpleTech 80GB drive instead. Found that it was smaller, lighter and even though it has taken quite a beating already, it works flawlessly. I'd recommend this one instead.
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