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Western Digital Dual-option Media Center External 320GB Hard Drive (USB 2.0/Firewire, 7,200 RPM, 8MB)

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Cost per gigabyte$0.88
Drive size320GB
Tested performanceGood
Copy files and folders (minutes:seconds): We copied 3.06GB of data using Windows XP Explorer.4:00
Full backup (minutes:seconds): Testing done using bundled backup software, with no compression. Data verification disabled by default, unless otherwise noted. 12.1GB was backed up. Drives used default disk formatting (FAT32 for all but the Hammer Storage drive).19:06
DocumentationVery Good
FeaturesVery Good
InterfaceUSB 2.0 and FireWire 400 interface
Additional portsTwo-port USB 2.0 hub, eight-in-one memory card reader, FireWire 400 port
Backup buttonsTwo
Rotational speed7200 rpm
Buffer size8MB
Bundled softwareEMC Dantz Express 6.5
Installation kit contentsPower supply, USB cable, FireWire 400 cable, quick install guide, vertical drive stand, rubber feet
Support policies scoreVery Good
Support policiesOne-year warranty; 10-hour Monday through Thursday, 9-hour Friday and Saturday toll-free support
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User Reviews for Western Digital Dual-option Media Center External 320GB Hard Drive (USB 2.0/Firewire, 7,200 RPM, 8MB)

  • Reviewed by: CrysFox

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: USB plug-and-play.

    Weaknesses: No Drive Letter access like Flash drives.

    Overall Evaluation: Western Digital Great Company as far as I've heard. My first drive, no problems backing up my Laptop drive. Would be better if you could just access the drive like any others and there was a letter specifically for it like Flash Drives do. Not much of a hub with only 2 USB ports one in front and one in back, although the one in front is great for flash drives. The media card readers will come in handy for future use.

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