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2016-11-22T09:36:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Good value dependable performance

Good value dependable performance

Malcolm H.

2014-07-28T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Photographers backup bonus

This drive is used to backup thousands of photographs. Because many are in camera raw format, the files are very large. The external drive is quick to download and recall images.

Gayle

WD My Book for Mac Specifications

  • Storage Capacity

    3 TB

  • Compatibility

    Formatted HFS+ Journaled
    Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Lion or Mountain Lion
    Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 (requires reformatting)

  • Transfer Rate

    USB 3.0 (Serial Bus Transfer Rate): 5 Gb/s (maximum)

    USB 2.0 (Serial Bus Transfer Rate): 480 Mb/s (maximum)

  • Interface

    USB 3.0 and USB 2.0

  • Input Voltage

    100 to 240 VAC

  • Power Source

    AC Adapter

  • Drive Type

    External

  • Form Factor

    Desktop

  • Operating Temperature

    41 to 95deg.F (5 to 35deg.C)

  • Non-Operating Temperature

    -4 to 149deg.F (-20 to 65deg.C)

  • Dimensions(H x W x D)

    6.7 x 2.0 x 5.5" / (17.0 x 5.1 x 13.9 cm)

  • Weight

    2.23 lb / (1.01 kg)

  • UPC Code

    718037812236

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About WD My Book for Mac

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Good value dependable performance

By Malcolm H.

Good value dependable performance

The WD My Book 3TB for Mac is designed for storage and protection of data. Up to 3TB storage combined with ultra-fast USB 3.0 connectivity gives graphics users the required speed and capacity for their creative endeavors. This hard drive is compatible with the Apple Time Machine to enable quick and easy backups. Additionally, password protection and hardware encryption help protect stored files from unauthorized access.

WD My Book for Mac Features

  • WD Security: The WD Security software (sold separately) allows you to set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to protect your files from unauthorized use or access
  • Seamless Time Machine Backups: Works with your Mac right out of the box and works seamlessly with the Apple Time Machine for quick and easy backups
  • Ultra-fast USB 3.0 connectivity: SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connectivity lets you save and access files up to 3x faster than USB 2.0 and keep your creativity moving
  • HFS+ Journaled: The hard drive works with the Max OS X 10.5 or later operating systems. It can be reformatted for the Windows operating systems
  • High-Quality Inside / Out: The drive is built for durability, shock tolerance and long-term reliability. It is also protected with a durable enclosure

Key Features

  • WD Security
  • Seamless Time Machine Backups
  • Ultra-fast USB 3.0 connectivity
  • HFS+ Journaled
  • High-Quality Inside / Out

What's in the box:

  • WD My Book for Mac 3TB External Desktop Hard Drive
  • USB Cable
  • AC Adapter
  • Quick Install Guide
  • WD 3 Year Limited Warranty