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2014-04-21T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

sleek and speedy

this drive is very nicely designed and the usb3 makes it very fast. Works great. I only gave it 4 stars because I wish it would have a longer warranty. If they believe in their product, I will too.

Maria F.

WD My Passport Air Specifications

  • Interface

    USB 3.0 and USB 2.0

  • Serial Bus Transfer Rate (USB 3.0)

    5 Gb/s (Max)

  • Capacity

    500GB

  • Mounting

    External

  • Operating Temperature

    32deg. F to 95deg. F/-0deg. C to 35deg. C

  • Non-operating Temperature

    -4deg. F to 149deg. F/ -20deg. C to 65deg. C

  • Compatibility

    Formatted HFS+ Journaled for Mac OS X Lion or Mountain Lion
    Reformatting required for Windows operating systems
    Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system.

  • Dimensions (HxDxW)

    0.4x4.41x3.2" / 1.1x11.2x8.3 cm

  • Weight

    0.4 lbs / 0.2 kg

  • UPC Code

    718037810911

About WD My Passport Air

The WD My Passport Air Portable HDD features 500GB of storage space inside an anodized aluminum case providing increased durability while remaining aesthetically pleasing. Connect this drive directly to any USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port to begin transferring data such as movies, videos, photos, music and more quickly and efficiently at data rates up to 5Gb/s. Along with increased data transfer rates, you also benefit from WD's software suite including WD Security and WD Drive Utilities simplifying the process of managing and securing your data.

WD My Passport Air Features

  • Enhanced Transfer Rates: When connected to a USB 3.0 port, My Passport Air lets you access and save files with enhanced data transfer rates. Greatly reduce transfer times when compared to traditional USB 2.0 data rates
  • USB 3.0 / 2.0 Compatibility: With the single drive, you get compatibility with the USB 3.0 devices like the MacBook Air, as well as backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 devices
  • Aluminum Enclosure: With an anodized aluminum enclosure you benefit from increased durability, shock tolerance and long-term reliability
  • WD Security: WD Security software allows you to set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to help protect your files from unauthorized use or access
  • WD Drive Utilities: Register your device, set the drive timer, run diagnostics and more using WD Drive Utilities
  • Compatible with Apple Time Machine: This WD Drive is formatted HFS+ journaled so it works with you Mac computer right out of the box. Plus it's compatible with Apple Time Machine for quick and easy backups
  • USB-Powered: Powered directly from the USB port on your Mac. No separate power supply is needed

Key Features

  • Enhanced Transfer Rates
  • USB 3.0 / 2.0 Compatibility
  • Aluminum Enclosure
  • WD Security
  • WD Drive Utilities
  • Compatible with Apple Time Machine

What's in the box:

  • WD My Passport Air 500GB USB 3.0 Hard Drive
  • USB Cable
  • WD Security Software
  • WD Drive Utilities Software
  • Quick Install Guide
  • WD Warranty