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Felisa Yang
The Western Digital MyBook Essential Edition is a pared-down version of the MyBook Premium Edition that we reviewed. Available in sizes from 80GB to 500GB, this external hard drive features the same exterior design as the Premium Edition. It also uses the same 7,200rpm hard disk drive, so we expect the performance to be on a par with that of the Premium Edition. The Essential Edition drive has only a USB 2.0 connection (the Premium Edition can also connect via FireWire) and doesn't come with the EMC Dantz Retrospect software that ships on the Premium Edition. Also, the capacity meter on the "spine" of the drive glows green instead of blue. Product brief - Western Digital My Book Essential Edition External Hard Drive (500GB)
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Description: This Western Digital My Book Essential Edition External Hard Drive is a 500GB, external hard disk drive. Compared to other external hard drives on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $145. Connects via USB 2.0 cable. This is a 7200 rpm drive and comes with a 16MB buffer. Pros: Has a 500GB capacity, which is considerably larger than some similarly priced hard drives. In fact, the typical cost of a product with this large a capacity is $280. Also, this hard drive has a 16MB buffer, which is somewhat larger than some similarly priced hard drives. In fact, the typical cost of a product with this large a buffer is $240. Plugs in via a USB 2.0 cable, making it easy to swap between machines when needed. Cons: Has a 1 year warranty, which is somewhat less favorable than some similarly priced hard drives. For example, the Seagate Freeagent Desktop , a 500GB hard drive at around $150, has a 5 year warranty. Suitability: Suited for those who don't want to take apart their computer to add another hard drive -- just plug it in. Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this hard drive has good features for the money. User opinions - Western Digital My Book Essential Edition External Hard Drive (500GB)
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Western Digital Corp.
Part number: WDG1U5000N
Product series - Western Digital My Book Essential Edition External Hard Drive (500GB)
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Manufacturer: Western Digital Corp.
Specs: 400 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 16 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm 
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Specs: 160 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 8 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm 
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Specs: 80 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 2 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm 
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Specs: 320 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 8 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm 
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Specs: 500 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 16 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm 
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Specs: 250 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 8 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm 
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Specs: 120 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 8 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm Manufacturer Info - Western Digital My Book Essential Edition External Hard Drive (500GB)
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