Western Digital is a data storage pioneer and a longtime leader in the hard drive industry. The company provides cost-effective storage solutions for people and organizations that... more
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sharing and archiving. Thank to its built-in 500 GB memory capacity, the Elements external hard drive can store audio, video and photo files in a flash. Its USB 2.0 c...
sharing and archiving. Thank to its built-in 500 GB memory capacity, the Elements external hard drive can store audio, video and photo files in a flash. Its USB 2.0 c...
and Play Storage - Just plug it in connect the cable to add high-speed storage for both desktop and notebook computers Rugged Metal Case - Compact durable metal...
This is a very cool and compact metal-cased storage device that works as well as you would expect from Western Digital, which means phenomenal performance at a great price. Design
Its presented in a big box, and I was very relieved (and also surprised) to see how small it actually is! At 8cm in width, by 1.5 in height and 13 cm in depth, the passport fails to take up much space on your desk or on top of your pc tower. Its a miniscule 105 gs which ... ...The stainless steel enclosure case is attractive and i hardly notice the sounds it makes when transferring files, thats how quiet this metal box is!
Instructions
The instructions were straight forward to plug it in, and watch it go. I inserted the USB canle and within a minute of plugging it in I received the software had been recognised and it was well on its way to fulfilling its purpose.
Moments later the software was automatically installed, ...
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03.11.2007
Quick review of WD Elements Desktop WDE1U5000 500 GB Review ofWD Elements Desktop WDE1U5000 500 GBby
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Drive Spins down without direct activity after about 10 minutes or so (unsure of exact time) which can be very annoying if shared via a network. Also when transferring files to a network backup it kept spinning down causing the transfer to fail.
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Cables Included: 1 x USB cable - USB Type A to B - 1.8 m
Compliant Standards: RoHS
Manufacturer's product description
Western Digital is a data storage pioneer and a longtime leader in the hard drive industry. The company provides cost-effective storage solutions for people and organizations that collect, manage, and use digital information. Customers use reliable Western Digital hard drives in desktop computers, corporate networks and home entertainment applications to keep data secure and close at hand. PRODUCT FEATURES: Easy plug and play storage; USB 2.0 interface - high-speed connection for maximum throughput; Cool, compact, metal case.
Power
Power Source: Included AC adapter
Power Device: Power adapter
Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Software / system requirements
OS Required: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple MacOS X 10.3 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support: 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - 1 year
Environmental parameters
Min Operating Temperature: 5 °C
Max Operating Temperature: 35 °C
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