Other features
Track to track seek time (read/write) |
2 ms |
Read seek |
8.9 ms |
Average latency |
4.2 ms |
Internal |
N |
Mac compatibility |
Y |
Hard drive
Drive device, buffer size |
8 MB |
Hard drive capacity |
250 GB |
Hard drive speed |
7200 RPM |
Power
USB powered |
Y |
External power adapter |
Y |
Dual-option™ Combo External Hard Drive 250 GB, USB 2.0/FireWire
With two ways to back up your data, automatically or on- demand, WD Dual- option Combo drives are the ideal solution for saving your valuable pictures, music, video, and data files. They feature both USB 2.0 and FireWire interfaces and include a USB 2.0 hub with front and rear ports. A convenient power button activates Safe Shutdown, a WD- exclusive feature that ensures all data has been transferred before shutting down the drive. The drive is an ideal solution for much- needed additional storage and a perfect place to back up your valuable data.
Key Features
- Dual- option backup – choose how and when to back up your data, automatically timed or instantly.
- Includes both USB 2.0 and FireWire interfaces - - a choice of high- speed connectivity options for maximum flexibility and throughput. Tip: The FireWire port delivers the highest connection speeds.
- Built- in USB hub – Easily connect peripherals such as a digital camera
- Front- mounted power button – equipped with WD's exclusive Safe Shutdown™ feature that ensures all data has been safely transferred before shutting down the drive
- 7200 RPM rotational speed
- Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software
- Preformatted*; simply plug it in and go
- Designed for near- silent operation with WD's whisper- quiet hard drive
- Fast, easy connection to PC or Macintosh® computers
- Cool, heat- dissipating case
- Stands vertically or horizontally
- Stackable
- Kensington security lock connection
Ideal For
- High speed backup of important documents and images
- Extra storage for your computer
- Backing up your existing hard drive
- Archiving the music stored on your MP3 player
- Adding plenty of space for digital video capture and editing
- Saving and organizing your digital photo collection