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Passport External 160GB Hard Drive
3.27 Poor
Average User Rating
Manufacturer's Info: Pack up your office files and take them home. Carry thousands of songs or pictures. These drives are simple to use, light and easy to carry, and require no power adapter; they are powered directly through the USB cable. Key Features:Easy - Installation is a snap because you don't really "install" this drive; you just plug it in and it's ready to use. There is no CD to install; the included software loads from the drive the first time you plug it in.Smart - Powered by the USB bus, so no separate power supply needed.Ultra-portable - This ultra-portable drive fits easily in your pocket or purse, weighs only a few ounces and holds tons of valuable data.Synchronized and Secure - WD Sync synchronization and encryption software lets you save your critical data, and take it with you. Plug your drive into any PC, edit files, read e-mail, and view photos. Then sync all of your changes back to your home or office computer. (Windows only).Google software - Search your drive, manage your photos, and simplify Web searches with included Google software. (Windows only).Fast - 5400 RPM hard drive รข?? almost 24% faster than 4200 RPM drives.Stylish - Elegant glossy black case with soft-touch base.Compatible - Use with Windows and Macintosh computers.
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Performance
Rotational Speed 5400 RPM
Host Transfer Rate 480 Mbps
Access Time 12 ms
Cache Size 2 MB
Warranty
Warranty Information 1 Year Limited Warranty
Dimensions
Depth 5.11 in
Weight 3.7 oz
Width 3.14 in
Height 0.59 in
General
normalized-Capacity 160000
normalized-Rotational Speed 5400
Included Components Cabling (Interface)
Internal/External External
normalized-Access Time 12
normalized-Cache Size 2
Form Factor Width 2.5 in
Interface
Interface Connection USB - Universal Serial Bus 2.0
Interface Type USB - Universal Serial Bus 2.0
Storage
Capacity 160 GB
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