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WD 2TB My Book for Mac Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0
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WD 2TB My Book for Mac Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0

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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

  • Drive Type

    External

  • Drive Size

    3.5"

  • 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 for Windows)

  • Storage Capacity

    2TB

  • Interface

    USB 3.0 and USB 2.0

  • Transfer Rate

    USB 3.0 (Serial Bus Transfer Rate): 5 Gb/s (maximum)
    USB 2.0 (Serial Bus Transfer Rate): 480 Mb/s (maximum)

  • Current Requirements

    Power Dissipation:
    AC Input Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC
    AC Input Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz

  • Platform Supported

    Mac/PC

  • 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 1.1 x 5.5" ( 17.01 x 2.79 x 13.97cm)

  • Weight

    2.23 lbs. (1.01 kg)

  • UPC Code

    718037811796

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 2TB External Hard Drive for Mac is designed for storage and protection of data. Up to 2TB 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

  • Ultra-Fast USB 3.0 Connectivity: SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connectivity lets you save and access files up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0
  • Seamless Time Machine Backup: Works with your Mac right out of the box and works seamlessly with the Apple Time Machine for quick and easy backups
  • Maintain Privacy: Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access with password protection and hardware encryption
  • High Capacity in a Sleek Design: With up to 2TB capacity, there is plenty of room to store and protect your data as well as photos, videos and music
  • Universal Connectivity: With this drive you get connectivity with the USB 3.0 devices as well as backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices
  • 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
  • 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
  • WD Drive Utilities: Register your drive, set drive timer, run diagnostics and more using the WD Drive Utilities

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Key Features

  • Ultra-Fast USB 3.0 Connectivity
  • Seamless Time Machine Backup
  • Password protection & hardware encryption
  • High Capacity in a Sleek Design
  • Universal Connectivity
  • WD Security

What's in the box:

  • WD My Book for Mac 2TB 3.5" USB3.0 External Hard Drive
  • USB Cable
  • AC Adapter
  • Quick Install Guide
  • WD 3 Year Warranty