Pros
- Very good performer
- Huge capacity in a small package
Cons
- USB only
- Won't fit in Elite docking port
At A Glance
This palm-size (though thicker than usual) 1TB USB drive performed well. The included WD SmartWare software is nicely designed, too.
Manufacturer’s Description
The Western Digital popular portable drive now features more capacity than ever to store all the important memories of your digital life. It also includes automatic, continuous backup and password protection. Maximum capacity, maximum style - store all your favorite videos, music, photos, and important files. It also has drive lock to give you peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access or theft with password protection. Still sleek and compact, you can load it up and take it with you anywhere.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | BABM0010BBK |
| Storage | |
| Drive size | 1000.0 GB |
| Hard Drive Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Drive type | External |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Available Interfaces | USB 2.0 |
| USB 2.0 | Yes |
| Included Software | |
| Included Software | WD SmartWare |
| Hardware | |
| Installation Kit Hardware | Mini-USB cable |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty information | 1 Year |
| Warranty information | 1 Year |
Performance
| PC World Test Center | |
|---|---|
| Interface tested | USB 2.0 |
| External Performance, Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (64 bit) | |
|---|---|
| Copy Files Read, 3.68 GB | 127.2 seconds |
| Copy Files & Folders Write, 3.68 GB | 141.1 seconds |
| Copy Large File Read, 3.68 GB | 108.1 seconds |
| Copy Large File Write, 3.68 GB | 118.3 seconds |
| Install OpenOffice.org 3.1 | 51 seconds |
| Uninstall OpenOffice.org 3.1 | 68.3 seconds |
| Malware Scan | 523.1 seconds |
| System Power, Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (64 bit) | |
|---|---|
| Copy Files & Folders Read, 3.68 GB | 85 watts |
| Copy Files & Folders Write, 3.68 GB | 85.1 watts |
| Copy Large File Read, 3.68 GB | 85.5 watts |
| Copy Large File Write, 3.68 GB | 85.6 watts |
| Install OpenOffice.org 3.1 | 87.2 watts |
| Uninstall OpenOffice.org 3.1 | 85.9 watts |
| Malware Scan | 95.6 watts |
| System Idle State | 80.1 watts |
| System Sleep State | 79.6 watts |
| System Work State | 90.2 watts |
