Western Digital Elements Desktop (1.5TB)
Manufacturer: Western Digital Corp. Part number: WDBAAU0015HBK
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- WD Elements USB 2.0 external hard drive is an easy-to-use, reliable way to add more storage to your PC or Macintosh. Simply plug it in to a USB port and start saving or backing up your photos, music, video, and files. It's preformatted for immediate use so there's no software or CD to load. The compact, durable ... Read more
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5 stars
Massive amount of storage for cheap, small in size.....
by saynotodrugs on November 14, 2009
Pros: Large capacity, plug-and-play, simple, quiet, the plastic enclosure doesn't get hot.
Cons: Slow, does not have a power switch.
Summary: Bought this device at Fry's for $99.00, and returned it the next day. It was too slow for me. Transfer rates did not exceed 10MBps, if that (that'...
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Summary: Bought this device at Fry's for $99.00, and returned it the next day. It was too slow for me. Transfer rates did not exceed 10MBps, if that (that's Mega Bytes per second). What's the point of making an USB 2.0 device if you're going to have speeds no better than USB 1.1??? My old external HDD tops 30MBps!
The lack of a power switch was another issue. If you want to turn this unit off you will have to unplug it from the ac outlet. It has an LED that blinks when the unit is active and stays on steady when it is powered, but it's located in the back, right next to the USB and power jacks.
If you can live with these shortcomings then this unit is worth it.
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2 stars
not worth the money
by roi69 on January 2, 2012
Pros: lots of storage
Cons: doesn't work
Summary: loaded lots of stuff on it used it about 6 times and now not not one of my computers will recognize it. sure was a waste of $$$and usually WD ...
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Summary: loaded lots of stuff on it used it about 6 times and now not not one of my computers will recognize it. sure was a waste of $$$and usually WD is reliable.
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2 stars
Cheap for a reason
by 2011PoohBear on July 14, 2011
Pros: No setup, no software
Cons: Stopped working after less than 10 uses
Summary: Stopped working after 1 year of very light use. I called WD when my computer would not recognize the drive, WD refused to do anything because its been 1 year ...
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Summary: Stopped working after 1 year of very light use. I called WD when my computer would not recognize the drive, WD refused to do anything because its been 1 year and 2 weeks and the warranty is for one year. Reading other reviews more closely (on Amazon) this is a very common problem.
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10 stars
Great external drive
by vicpf51 on July 5, 2011
Pros: Installs in seconds. Drag and Drop simplicity. Whisper quiet.
Cons: Minor complaint - access light on back of unit.
Summary: I just bought this unit and I am very pleased. Installs in seconds and within minutes I was copying my files quickly and quietly. If not for the small access ...
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Summary: I just bought this unit and I am very pleased. Installs in seconds and within minutes I was copying my files quickly and quietly. If not for the small access light on the back I wouldn't even know it was on.
Updated on Mar 13, 2012
I need to drop my rating by one star for a heating issue. As there are no vents on this device I had to buy a small fan to keep it cool. It's still a very good product but I am surprised by this design flaw.
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- Manufacturer: Western Digital Corp.
- Part number: WDBAAU0015HBK
- Description: WD Elements USB 2.0 external hard drive is an easy-to-use, reliable way to add more storage to your PC or Macintosh. Simply plug it in to a USB port and start saving or backing up your photos, music, video, and files. It's preformatted for immediate use so there's no software or CD to load. The compact, durable metal case provides extra data protection helping keep data safe from loss.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Device Type Hard drive - External hard drive ( Desktop )
- Capacity 1.5 TB
- Interface USB 2.0
- Features Plug-n-Play,
Power-saving technology,
Easy formatting - Width 4.9 in
- Depth 8 in
- Height 1.4 in
- Weight 2.2 lbs
Performance
- Interface Transfer Rate 480 Mbps
- Data Transfer Rate Details USB 2.0
Expansion & Connectivity
- Interfaces - USB 2.0,
1 x USB 2.0 - Compatible Bays None
Power
- Power Source Included AC adapter
- Power Device Power adapter
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
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