Other features
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity |
1 |
| USB required |
Y |
Power
| Input frequency |
50/60 Hz |
| External power adapter |
Y |
| Input voltage |
100-220 V |
| USB powered |
N |
Performance
| Data transfer rate |
5000 Mbit/s |
| USB data transfer rates |
5000, 480 Mbit/s |
| Mac operating systems supported |
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard |
Hard drive
| Hard drive capacity |
1500 GB |
Ports & interfaces
| USB version |
3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| USB connector type |
USB Type-A |
| USB connectivity |
Y |
My Book Essential 1.5TB, USB 3.0, 1.18kg, black
The world’s number one selling external hard drive features both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectivity for compatibility today and speed for the future. Visual backup software and password protection with hardware encryption ensure your data is protected. This sleek drive nestles neatly on a shelf next to other My Book drives.
<b>Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 connectivity</b>
A single drive with universal compatibility today and next-generation speed for tomorrow. Use it with USB 2.0 now and step up to USB 3.0 speed when you’re ready.
<b>Up to 3x faster transfer rates</b>
When connected to a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port this drive lets you access and save files up to three times faster than USB 2.0. Transfer a 2-hour HD movie in just three and a half minutes instead of 13 minutes.
<b>WD quality inside and out</b>
For over 20 years, millions of people worldwide have trusted their data to WD hard drives. We are successful because we understand the importance of your data and our first concern is keeping that data safe.
<b>WD SmartWare software</b>
You’re in control of your backup. Install all the features, select just the components you need, or if you prefer, choose not to use the software at all.
<b>Automatic, continuous backup</b>
Works quietly in the background to protect your data using minimal PC resources. Whenever you add or change a file it’s instantly backed up.
<b>Password protection for privacy</b>
Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access with password protection and encryption.
<b>Planet friendly</b>
We designed a small box and used recycled material to minimize waste. We encourage you to recycle it.
