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Western Digital My Book Essential 2TB Hard Drive USB 3.0/USB 2.0 External (Black)

Our Price: £111.09 (includes UK shipping)

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United Kingdom

Europe Zone 1 - £2.19

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North America - £3.99

Canada, USA

Australia and Far East Asia - £3.99

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Japan - £4.99

Japan

Others - £6.99

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Available for despatch 2-3 days

Review

General
Marketing	Western Digital My Book Essential 2TB Hard Drive USB 3.0/USB 2.0 External (Black).
Description	The world's number one selling external hard drive features both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectivity for compatibility today and speed for the future. Visual backup software and password protection with hardware encryption ensure your data is protected. This sleek drive nestles neatly on a shelf next to other My Book drives.
Barcode	718037773551
Hard Disk
Disk Capacity	2000GB
External Interfaces/Ports
USB Ports	1 x USB 3.0
System
Software Included	WD SmartWare software
System Requirements
Operating Systems Supported	Formatted NTFS for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 ? Requires reformatting for Mac OS X Leopard, Snow Leopard
Electrical
Voltage/Power/Frequency	100 to 240VAC / 47 to 63Hz
Environmental
Operating Temperature	5 to 35?C
Non Operating Temperature	-20 to 65?C
Physical
Enclosure type	Portable
Colour	Black
In The Box	External hard drive ? USB cable ? AC adaptor ? WD SmartWare software ? Quick Install Guide
Dimensions	16.5cm (W) x 13.5cm (D) x 4.8cm (H) - Weight 1.18kg

Features

Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility - A single drive with universal compatibility today and next-generation speed for tomorrow. Use it with USB 2.0 now and step up to USB 3.0 speed when you're ready
Up to 3x faster transfer rates - When connected to a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port this drive lets you access and save files up to 3 times faster than USB 2.0. Transfer a 2-hour HD movie in just three and a half minutes instead of 13 minutes (Performance may vary based on user's hardware and system configuration)
WD quality inside and out - For over 20 years, millions of people worldwide have trusted their data to WD hard drives. We are successful because we understand the importance of your data and our first concern is keeping that data safe
WD SmartWare software - You're in control of your backup. Install all the features, select just the components you need, or if you prefer, choose not to use the software at all
Password protection for privacy - Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access with password protection and encryption (A model with disabled encryption isalso available)
Planet friendly - We designed a small box to minimize waste and used recycled material. We encourage you to recycle it