This elegant external hard drive, reminiscent of a book, is the perfect storage solution. It takes no more space than a paperback book. Collect two or more and they nest neatly together like volumes on a shelf. Installation is a snap because you don't really install this drive, you just plug it in and it's ready to use. A USB 2.0 simple connection offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. Dimensions - Height 6.5 x Length 5.4 x Width 2.1 Weight - 2.5 Pounds
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
My Book Essentials:
Excellent product. Easy to set up and super easy to use. If I can do it, anyone can!
Define your objectives:
The Mybook essential 500GB HD is an economical choice for PC users who have a need for extra storage space or external back-up capability but do not require a range of connectivity options as it only accommodates USB. V2.0 has some changes in features from 1.0 and I am not convinced all of the variations are beneficial. First and foremost, V1.0 had a forwarded located on/off button that I found particularly useful with consideration to some quirky performance of the drive from time to time, where it... more info
Easy to use, but might not last too long:
I have had 4 of these Western Digital 500 GB USB 2.0 drives(and one also had the eSATA option). I also have 3 of their 1 TB USB drives, and I've used 3 of their older 80 GB USB drives too. As you can see, I've been pretty much a fan of this brand, but see below for some cautions. I've found these to be very easy to use. My experience has been that set up is 100% plug and play with Windows (XP). One issue, be SURE if you are using this with a Windows based PC to reformat the drive to NTFS. A FAT32 drive... more info
Don't Buy WD:
I bought this item just to have it die almost exactly one year later. This is the third Western Digital Drive I've purchased and had gone bad after a year. These thing DON'T LAST!! DON'T BUY IT!!!
