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| Price | $73 to $100 at 3 stores | $119 to $168 at 3 stores | $165 at 1 store | $114 to $179 at 18 stores | $102 to $189 at 18 stores |
| CNET editors' rating |
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3.5 stars
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4.0 stars
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| Average user rating | 2.0 stars out of 29 reviews | 2.0 stars out of 57 reviews | 2.0 stars out of 46 reviews | 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews | 1.5 stars out of 22 reviews |
| Release date | March 17, 2006 | March 08, 2006 | March 23, 2006 | February 21, 2008 | March 19, 2007 |
| The Bottom Line | The Western Digital MyBook Essential Edition external hard drive is a slightly pared-down version of the MyBook Premium Edition. It's a good option if you need additional storage without backup software. | If write speed isn't a top priority, the Western Digital MyBook is a good deal at around $300 for a 500GB drive. It'll look good on your desk or bookshelf, too. | The Western Digital MyBook Essential Edition external hard drive is a slightly pared-down version of the MyBook Premium Edition. It's a good option if you need additional storage without backup software. | The SimpleTech Signature Mini Black Cherry is a compact, USB-only external hard drive that will tempt you with its sleek design, and then win you over with its capacity, performance, and price. | The Seagate FreeAgent Pro external hard drive is an elegant workaround for users who are intimidated by NAS drives. The bundled software is simple to use and makes copying your data to various location a cinch. We really like this external hard drive. | Basic specs |
| Features | See What's the Same or What's different | ||||
| Spindle speed |
7200 rpm |
7200 rpm |
7200 rpm |
5400 rpm |
7200 rpm |
| Average Latency |
4.2 ms |
4.2 ms |
4.2 ms |
Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Average seek time |
8.9 ms |
8.9 ms |
8.9 ms |
Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Track-to-Track Seek Time |
2 ms |
2 ms |
2 ms |
Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Hard drive size |
250 GB |
500 GB |
500 GB |
320 GB |
500 GB |
| Weight |
2.9 lbs |
2.9 lbs |
2.9 lbs |
Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Device Type |
Hard drive |
Hard drive |
Hard drive |
Hard drive |
Hard drive |
| Form factor | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
2.5" |
3.5" |
| Interface type |
Hi-Speed USB |
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB |
Hi-Speed USB |
Hi-Speed USB |
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB / eSATA-300 |
| OS Required |
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Apple MacOS X 10.2.8 or later Microsoft Windows 2000 |
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Apple MacOS X 10.2.8 or later Microsoft Windows 2000 |
Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP Microsoft Windows Vista Apple MacOS X 10.3 or later |
Apple MacOS X Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP Apple MacOS X 10.3 or later |
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Apple MacOS X 10.4.6 or later Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 or later |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Info unavailable |
1 year warranty |
1 year warranty |
3 years warranty |
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