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Western Digital MyBook Premium Edition 500GB External Hard Drive

Reviewed on June 15, 2006 Check prices
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$129 to $329 at 2 stores $129.99 - Amazon.com $262.15 - Memory4Less.com Check prices

Western Digital MyBook Premium Edition 500GB External Hard Drive

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 95 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: 500 GB, External hard drive, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB, 16 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm

Western Digital Elements Portable (500GB)

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$157 at 1 store $157.77 - Memory4Less.com Check prices

Western Digital Elements Portable (500GB)

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 500 GB, External hard drive, Hi-Speed USB

Western Digital My Book Essential Edition external hard drive (500GB)

Reviewed on June 15, 2006 Check prices
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$85 to $155 at 3 stores $99.00 - Amazon.com $85.00 - Server Supply.com Inc $155.48 - Memory4Less.com Check prices

Western Digital My Book Essential Edition external hard drive (500GB)

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 67 reviews

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. Read review

Specs: 500 GB, External hard drive, Hi-Speed USB, 16 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm

Western Digital My Passport Studio (500GB, winter 2010)

Reviewed on March 31, 2010 Check prices
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$203 at 1 store $203.14 - Memory4Less.com Check prices

Western Digital My Passport Studio (500GB, winter 2010)

CNET Editor rating:
3.0 stars Good
Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Western Digital designed and preformats the My Passport Studio for use with Macs; however, it works well as a portable external storage solution for Windows and OS X, as long as USB 2.0 is your connection of choice. Read review

Specs: 500 GB, External hard drive, IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / IEEE1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB

WD My Passport Studio (500GB, Fall 2011)

Reviewed on September 22, 2011 Check prices
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$94 to $252 at 13 stores $119.99 - Amazon.com $149.99 - Dell Home $140.00 - Server Supply.com Inc Check prices

WD My Passport Studio (500GB, Fall 2011)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Mac users who need a fast portable hard drive will find it in the new My Passport Studio. Windows users should look elsewhere for a better deal. Read review

Specs: 500 GB, External hard drive, IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / Hi-Speed USB