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Recommendable: Yes

Advantages very small, quiet, reliable, attractive, good length usb cable.

Disadvantages could be a bit sturdier for a portable - need to buy a case to go with it.

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I've owned this hard drive for around a year and it has been flawless.

Its a tiny drive (western digital's smallest portable drive ever according to their website!) it doesn't come with a case but i bought a caselogic one on amazon for about £6 which fits perfectly.

Drives are unpredictable and do die easily compared to other electronics - thats why you find so many mixed reviews for each drive. Another drive i had died when dropped but so far this ones been a dream! Just plug in and go. Very small and lightweight and no failures!

I always back up twice on two different drives to minimize any risk of failure.

The drive is very attractive looking and the plastic body has a quality feel. The drives pretty quiet when in use and i would say its about an average transfer speed.

Overall i would definitely recommend this drive but also suggest purchasing a case as well for an extra level of protection. It is a portable drive but i don't think it would survive much of a bashing!

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