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4 Star Review
Reviewed by: rmahurien
Updated:02-22-08
Duration of ownership:2 Weeks
Strengths: Capacity, easy to use, light
Weaknesses: some tools are demos, shine don't stay to long, software, case seems weak.
Overall Evaluation: For what it is (a storage), i see firewire weakness appaerently they want to boot from it, software that come with it is not worth installing not unless you like it, get rid of them its taking up 100MB of space, the case looks kinda weak, i would like to see if the drive can be replaced if it goes out, i havent looked for way to open it yet.
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5 Star Review
Reviewed by: TBryan76
Updated:02-17-08
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Strengths: 500GB capacity; setup is simple; decent transfer rates; physical appearance is simple and aesthetically pleasing.
Weaknesses: Lacks some of the features of higher-end external drives.
Overall Evaluation: There's not a whole lot to say about the My Book 500GB external drive, which is one of its strengths. You just plug it into your PC's USB port, and the computer will automatically recognize it as a drive (assuming you're using Windows XP or Vista). 500GB is a lot of space (though keep in mind that you're actually getting about 465 gigabytes, because of the difference in how computer memory is calculated as opposed to computer storage).This drive doesn't have lots of features, such as firewire support or a built-in space indicator. If you're not looking for such frills, then this drive will be more than enough for you. Highly recommended.
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4 Star Review
Reviewed by: posse9702
Updated:01-23-08
Duration of ownership:6 Days
Strengths: Compact Size & weight, stylish, quiet, & easy to use.
Weaknesses: FAT32 Format; the software embedded in the hard disk(which is deletable) don't work, no SATA no Firewire.
Overall Evaluation: The product itself is working fine so far. Mine is manufactured in Thailand so thank God it's not manufactured in China or India. I read many reviews about WD My Book that are defective and died quickly (within 6 monthes or even within weeks) and those were made in India. I belive that 'made in Thailand' should be more reliable...
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4 Star Review
Reviewed by: saurabh72
Updated:12-23-07
Duration of ownership:2 Days
Strengths: - Easy to setup- Looks preety sleek
Weaknesses: None in particular
Overall Evaluation: I brought this disk even though there were a few negative comments about this drive on some forums - partly because of the cost (less than 140) and also the fact that it does look pretty sleek.
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4 Star Review
Reviewed by: cobber
Updated:12-19-07
Duration of ownership:2 Weeks
Strengths: Great sleek look, good reputation, no need to plug in, not too big
Weaknesses: scratches easy, comes formatted in fat32
Overall Evaluation: Works perfect so far with my Dell using Windows Xp, super easy to set up and get running. I plan on using this for backing up movies and photos. It requires no plug in to an outlet, just turns on when your computer is turned if it's hooked up via usb. I did reformat this to handle bigger transfers, since fat32 doesn't transfer files larger than 4gb. So far i have no complaints and can recommend this hard drive.
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4 Star Review
Reviewed by: fk51785
Updated:12-11-07
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Strengths: 500GB large capacity storageEasy and simple to use
Weaknesses: Price
Overall Evaluation: This is great 500GB external hard drive for computer user who needs more space for storing their files. I use it to backup my computer including my files, music, videos and more. The hard drive is very stylish with glossy black coating and it's very light and small for external hard drive. However price is little high compare to other brands but WD is one of the best so I recommend this product.
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4 Star Review
Reviewed by: hy88usa
Updated:12-06-07
Duration of ownership:4 Days
Strengths: Small and portable. Easy to use. Nice blue light. LOTS of storage.
Weaknesses: none so far.
Overall Evaluation: This hard drive is great! Works great with Windows XP and also on my new laptop with Vista. It is fast and easy to transfer files to and from. I'm planning to store movies, music and pictures on this drive. I would buy it again and recommend it to friends.
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4 Star Review
Reviewed by: swu
Updated:11-25-07
Duration of ownership:1 Weeks
Strengths: Easy, fast, spacious, stylish, not very big, not very heavy
Weaknesses: Surface easily get scratched, no firewire
Overall Evaluation: I got this drive to backup all my pictures and videos on windows. It comes with a USB cable, power adaptor and some backup softwares. It's fast and very easy to use and you don't need to install any software provided. The drive is about 2.5 lbs, but it's really not heavy and fits in my bookshelf nicely (since it looks like a book). I like it very much!
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5 Star Review
Reviewed by: Cammie2007
Updated:11-03-07
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Strengths: plug
Weaknesses: none
Overall Evaluation: I bought this external drive to backup my new imac with Leopard time machine. It works very well: just plug in the cable, and time machine takes it over. Very simple to use, and for everybody who just wants to backup pictures, music, and some home made videos. Great product.
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WD My Book Essential Edition 2.0 External 500GB Hard Drive
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