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2015-08-10T21:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Functional but Slow by Comparison

I purchased this drive to use as storage for images which are used and processed in Lightroom and Photoshop CC. I had read the reviews which were above average. But I have owned this drive for about a month now, and I have found it to be just OK. Yes, it's quiet and hopefully reliable. It was inexpensive too. On Sale I think I paid about $85, which is a great price per GB. But by comparison to my other external USB 3.0 drive (LaCie 9220) it is 50% slower according to the BlackMagic Disk Speed Test. Barely cracking 35mb per second, the WD drive has now been relagated to my Time Machine back up drive, and the LaCie has earned the spot as my external image storage device. For instances where speed is NOT of the essence, this is a good performing, solid drive. If you have a need for speed, this is not the drive for you.

WILLIAM L.

2015-06-19T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Worked Well As Expected

I took this hard drive with me to Africa to down load my pictures as a back up. Never had any issues. Data loaded quickly with the 3.0 connection. It was light and easy to use.

Richard T.

2014-06-24T21:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

satisfactory

knocked internet off because it was too close to computer. took days to figure that out and needs a longer cable.

DORA C.

2014-03-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great storage for pics and music!

I use my WD My Passport 2TB External Hard Drive, USB 3 to store my photos and music. It is easy to install (just plug it in to the USB port) and easy to use.

RODNEY S.

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WD My Passport Ultra 2TB Specifications

  • Capacity

    2TB

  • Interface

    USB 3.0 and USB 2.0

  • Sustained Data Transfer Rate

    USB 3.0 up to 5 Gb/s (max)
    USB 2.0 up to 480 Mb/s (max)

  • Operating Temperature

    41deg. F to 95deg. F

  • Non-operating Temperature

    -4deg. F to 149deg. F

  • Compatibility

    Formatted NTFS for Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 operating systems
    Requires reformatting for Mac OS X

  • Mounting

    External

  • Dimensions (H x D x W)

    3.23 x 4.35 x 0.82" (82 x 110.5 x 20.9mm)

  • Weight

    0.34lbs / 0.15kg

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About WD My Passport Ultra 2TB 3.0 USB Portable Hard Drive - Red SKU#1845417

FEATURED REVIEWS

Worked Well As Expected

By Richard T.

I took this hard drive with me to Africa to down load my pictures as a back up. Never had any issues. Data loaded quickly with the 3.0 connection. It was light and easy to use.

Great storage for pics and music!

By RODNEY S.

I use my WD My Passport 2TB External Hard Drive, USB 3 to store my photos and music. It is easy to install (just plug it in to the USB port) and easy to use.

The WD My Passport 2TB Ultra Portable External Hard Drive (Red) is a bus powered, durable, portable hard drive. This USB 3.0 compatible drive connects directly to your USB port allowing you to transfer data at speeds up to 5 GB/s simplifying the once arduous task of transferring large files such as HD video, movies, pictures, photos, music and more. Backing up your data has also been simplified, as you have the option to backup data to both the drive and the cloud via Dropbox.

Once configured, you can manage nearly every aspect of your drive by utilizing the included Drive Utilities. You can also secure your drive by taking advantage of WD Security enabling you to password protect and encrypt your drive.

WD My Passport Ultra 2TB 3.0 USB Portable Hard Drive - Red SKU#1845417 Features

  • Local and Cloud Backup: WD SmartWare Pro automatic backup software lets you choose when and where you back up your files. Choose scheduled backup to back up your files on the schedule that fits your needs
  • Local and Cloud Backup: Choose automatic, continuous backup to back up files as they are added or changed and saved. Use your Dropbox account to back up files to the cloud (Dropbox account is required for cloud backup)
  • Enhanced Transfer Rates: When connected to a USB 3.0 port, My Passport Ultra lets you access and save files with enhanced data transfer speeds. Transfer data up to three times faster when compared to USB 2.0 transfer rates
  • USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 Compatibility: This single drive is compatible with the latest USB 3.0 devices as well as many USB 2.0 devices
  • Windows 8 Compatibility: The WD Windows 8 app makes it easy to discover the digital media stored on your My Passport Ultra drive with your Windows 8 computer. Your content is automatically displayed and organized so you can easily locate and enjoy your photos, videos and music
  • Secure Your Files: WD Security 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 Software: Register your drive, set drive timer, run diagnostics and more using WD Drive Utilities
  • Durable Enclosure Protects the Drive Inside: This WD drive is designed for durability, shock tolerance and long-term reliability
  • USB-Powered: No separate power supply is needed as this drive is powered directly from the USB port on your PC