Other features
| Read seek |
8.9 ms |
| Hard disk transfer rate |
3000 Mbit/s |
| Internal |
N |
| Mac compatibility |
Y |
Hard drive
| Drive device, buffer size |
16 MB |
| Hard drive capacity |
500 GB |
| Hard drive speed |
7200 RPM |
Power
| USB powered |
Y |
| External power adapter |
Y |
External Storage Solutions 500 GB, Dual Interface
Easy to set up, easy to use - Installation 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.
Dual interface - USB 2.0 - For convenience and compatibility among multiple computers, USB 2.0 is the way to go.
eSATA 3 Gb/s - The ultra-fast eSATA interface gives you speed comparable to a state-of-the-art internal hard drive. This is the future of external storage made available today.
PC and Mac compatible - Works with both Windows 2000/XP and Mac® OS X 10.3 or later.
EMC Retrospect Express backup software - Includes Easy-to-use EMC Retrospect Express backup software for Windows and Mac.
Capacity gauge - See at a glance how much space is available on your storage system. (Works with the USB connection only).
Intelligent drive management features - The My Book external drive turns itself on and off with your computer and Safe Shutdown™ prevents the drive from being powered down until all your data has been written. (Works with the USB connection only.)
Smart design - The elegant case, iconic of a book, takes up less space on your desk, stacks horizontally, and allows two or more drives to nestle neatly together like volumes on a shelf.
Fast, high-quality hard drive - Inside the case is WD’s exceptionally fast, ultra-quiet, cool-running SATA 3 Gb/s hard drive with a 16 MB cache.
Free Google™ software - Search your drive, manage your photos, and simplify Web searches with included Google software. (Windows only).
