Western Digital My Book Studio 3TB 3000GB Aluminium

My Book Studio 3TB, FireWire 800/400, USB 2.0, Windows/Mac, Metal <b>Premium performance.</b>
Save and access data at top speeds with the lightning fast FireWire 800 interface. Also features USB 2.0 for maximum flexibility.

<b>Sleek aluminum enclosure complements your Mac.</b>
The premium, aluminum enclosure matches your Mac and remains cool to the touch even as the drive delivers blisteringly fast performance.

<b>Designed for the Mac professional.</b>
Formatted for Mac, this drive is plug-and-play ready for Mac computer users. It's ideal for videographers, photographers, video editors and other graphic professionals.

<b>Heat-dissipating, aluminum enclosure.</b>
Encased in a streamlined aluminum enclosure that remains cool to the touch, this drive complements your Mac and as always, takes up minimal space on your desk. The book-like design allows two or more My Book drives to nestle neatly together like volumes on a shelf.

<b>Password protection.</b>
Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access or theft with password protection and -bit hardware-based encryption. (Requires WD SmartWare software.)

<b>Runs cool.</b>
The drive is designed to run cool without a fan. Lower operating temperatures extend the life of the drive and improve data reliability, while the fan-less design reduces noise output.

<b>Power miser.</b>
My Book external drives are designed to save energy. WD GreenPower Technology™ lowers internal drive power consumption by up to 30%, a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power-saving feature turns the drive on and off with your computer.

<b>Formatted HFS+ Journaled.</b>
Works out of the box with your Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard system. Can easily be reformatted to work with Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7.

<b>Optional WD SmartWare backup software.</b>
Visual backup software and drive management control center. Install all components, some or none. It's up to you.