wdc Western Digital 1TB MyBook External Hard Drive

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★★★★☆
4.3

based on 308 reviews  

from $93.49 - $131.99

 

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★★★★☆
4.1

Pros

  • Easy setup (253)
  • Easy to use (250)
  • Large capacity / good size (249)
  • Quiet (200)
  • Attractive design (155)
  • Portable (110)
  • Compact (65)
  • Reliable (21)
  • Fast (19)
  • Durable (2)
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Cons

  • No on/off switch (50)
  • Slow (26)
  • Difficult to use (6)
  • Unreliable (6)
  • Noisy (2)
  • Slow connection (2)
  • Balloon pop-ups (1)
  • Bulkynot for backpacks (1)
  • Bundled software (1)

Best Uses

  • Additional storage (228)
  • Back-up (226)
  • Photo storage (170)
  • Video (115)
  • File transfer (100)
  • Music (15)
  • Pc & mac (7)
  • Laptop (4)
  • Laptops (3)
  • Multimedia (3)
 
 
 

Provided by RitzCamera.com

Gain instant storage.

Small, simple, elegant, and very easy to use. Just plug it in, and you've got plenty of room to back up and save your valuable data, music, photos, and movies.

Are you running out of hard drive capacity? Do you need to archive some important digital documents, photos, or music? This elegant external hard drive, reminiscent of a book, is the perfect solution. It takes no more space than a paperback book. Collect two or more and they nest neatly together like volumes on a shelf.

What it holds:

  • Up to 285,000 digital photos
  • Up to 250,000 songs (MP3)
  • Up to 25,000 songs (uncompressed CD quality)
  • Up to 76 hours of Digital Video (DV)
  • Up to 400 hours of DVD quality video
  • Up to 100 hours of HD video

    Easy to set up, easy to use - Installation is a snap because you don't really install this drive, you just plug it in and it's ready to use.

    USB 2.0 interface - A simple connection that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers.

    Fits right in - Takes no more space than a paperback book. Collect two or more and they nest neatly together like volumes on a shelf.

    Smart and energy efficient - Turns itself on and off with your computer.

    PC and Mac compatible - Works with both Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Mac OS X 10.4.8 or later.

    Ideal for:

  • Instant storage
  • Easy to use
  • USB 2.0
  • Saving and organizing your digital photo collection

  • Specification Description
    Model WDH1U10000N
    UPC 620185007030
    Buffer 16MB
    Computer Compatibility PC and Macintosh
    Connection External
    Data Transfer Rate 480Mbps External Maximum USB 2.0
    Drive Capacity 1000GB 1TB
    Hard Drive Capacity 1 TB
    Interface USB 2.0 USB
    Port Compatibility USB
    Rotational Speed 7200 rpm
    Select Desktop Drives
    Select Interface USB
    Select Platform Windows,Macintosh
    Storage Capacity 1TB
    Type of Drive Hard Drive

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    Product Reviews

    Last update: Nov 7, 2009

    wdc Western Digital 1TB MyBook External Hard Drive Reviews

     
     
     

    Most helpful positive review

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

    Most helpful negative review

    [7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

     
    ★★★★★
    5.0
    This Book solved all my storage problems

    "This product solved all my storage problems. I am the video camera man for my church and I record each service on a weekly basis and special events also. I had found my other external drives 360gb and 500gb full to capacity. I saw their 1tb (my other external drives) which was over [$]. Then when I saw the 1tb notebook at a price that was unbelievable I pounced on it. I was able to save videos which was marked f..." Read Full Review »

    Dec 21, 2008 by DanielYahwehJudge

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    ★★★☆☆
    3.0
    Beware - reformatting may be necessary

    "Formatted in Fat32 which can't have file bigger than 4 GB. Get "Not enough space..." even though 950 GB left when trying to rip a DVD to an iso file (4.1 GB). When I found out why from user guide (not included with product; have to guess that it might be available on WD's website which it is) it's too late for an easy solution. I have to reformat to NTSB to allow more than 4 GB file. But that will erase the 36 G..." Read Full Review »

    Jun 12, 2009 by Skprbill

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    This Book solved all my storage problems

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy To Setup
    • Easy to use
    • Fast
    • High Capacity

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Additional Storage
    • Music
    • Video
     

    "This product solved all my storage problems. I am the video camera man for my church and I record each service on a weekly basis and special events also. I had found my other external drives 360gb and 500gb full to capacity. I saw their 1tb (my other external drives) which was over [$]. Then when I …"  Read Full Review »

    My Notebook Saving Me Space

    My Notebook Saving Me Space
    • Picture of Product
    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Dec 21 2008
    DanielYahwehJudge
    Brooklyn, NY
    I am:
    • Power user
     

    [39 of 41 customers found this review helpful]

    wdc Western Digital 1TB MyBook External Hard Drive Review

    Who'da thunk?!?

    ★★★★★
    5.0

    "Pros

    Terrific value (byte/price) in HD storage, and requires practically no computer literacy to install. If you can plug in a lamp you can setup this drive.



    Cons

    None.



    Additional Thoughts

    Being one of the ol' timers that started when hard disks were optional and a luxury, I never could have im …"  Read Full Review »

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    Oct 7 2008
    GunRangeSniper
    Alabama
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    Price: $106.99
     
     

    [2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

    wdc Western Digital 1TB MyBook External Hard Drive Review

    Big storage in a little black box!

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy To Setup
    • Easy to use
    • High Capacity
    • Portable

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Additional Storage
    • File Transfer
     

    "I bought this storage unit because I was running out of room on my 75 GB hard drive, and I only had a 55 GB external. I knew in the future that I needed more space for my videos of my kids (because I am a pro-photographer) and my Fraps recording of myself gaming (2 minutes = 1 GB). This was the pe …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Feb 20 2009
    SabreWolf
    CT
    I am:
    • Power user
     

    [5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

    wdc Western Digital 1TB MyBook External Hard Drive Review

    Great External Hard Drive

    ★★★★★
    5.0

    "Bought this for backing up several other hard drives (2 PCs and 2 laptops). Had wanted a Hitachi, but those were sold out. Regardless, plenty of room. Hooked it up to a WinXP machine, didn't bother with any of the utilities on the HD, just started doing backups. But when I started doing the first ba …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Oct 8 2007
    Gsparky
    Crofton, MD
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    Price: $109.99
     
     

    [18 of 20 customers found this review helpful]

    wdc Western Digital 1TB MyBook External Hard Drive Review

    Great external HD

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

    "Pros

    I got it for a great price on sale - very cheap for 1 TB. Set up was very easy - plug it in, format to NTFS and you are all set. Quiet, doesn't take up much space, and you have the option of setting it up vertically or horizontally.



    Cons

    Not pre-formatted as NTFS. After formatting you end up …"  Read Full Review »

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    Sep 22 2008
    krisjan76
    Northern VA
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    Price: $106.99
     
     
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