Hard drive
| Hard drive size |
2.5 " |
| Drive device, buffer size |
8 MB |
| Hard drive capacity |
500 GB |
| Hard drive speed |
5400 RPM |
Other features
| Mac compatibility |
Y |
| Quick start guide |
Y |
Power
| USB powered |
Y |
| External power adapter |
N |
Ports & interfaces
| USB connectivity |
Y |
| USB version |
2.0 |
Performance
| Data transfer rate |
480 Mbit/s |
Additionally
| Wireless technologies |
Wired |
My Passport Essential 500GB, Silver - Portable Hard Drives, USB 2.0
Big capacity. Stylishly small.
Carry your music, video, and photos in style with WD's My Passport Essential Portable Drive. Big capacity in a small elegant design. Available in eleven delicious colors. Pick the one that satisfies your appetite for style.
These elegant portable drives are simple to use, light and easy to carry, and require no power adapter -- they are powered directly through the USB cable. Works with Windows® and Mac®. Synchronize files between home and office and encrypt everything on the drive for added security.
Sleek and colorful - This beautiful portable drive, available in eleven eye-catching colors, is light and easy to carry and fits smoothly in your hand or pocket.
USB powered - Powered directly from the USB port on your PC. No separate power supply is needed.
Synchronized and secure - Plug My Passport into any PC, edit files, read e-mail, and view photos. Then sync all of your changes back to your home or office computer. Your data is protected with 128-bit encryption. (Windows only)
Compatible - Use with Windows® and Macintosh® computers
Includes Google™ software - Search your drive, manage your photos, and simplify Web searches with included Google software. (Windows only)
Ideal For
- Storing or backing up your digital music, videos and photos.
- Carrying important files and e-mail between work and home or on the road and keeping them in sync.
- Sharing large files between office and home, between PC and Mac.
- Pick from multiple colors to express your unique style.
