Current top sellers

 

 

Western Digital My Book Essential 500GB External USB 2.0 Hard Drive

Product Features

    ws 500gb mybook buy now

    The Western Digital My Book Essential 500GB drive represents excellent value for money and an easy to use and reliable storgae option. Just a couple of reasons why Western Digital is the most popular name in external hard drives.

  • Easy to set up, easy to use- just plug it in and it's ready to go
  • USB 2.0 interface - A simple connection that offers convenience and compatibility
  • Fits right in - Takes no more space than a paperback book
  • Smart and energy efficient - Turns itself on and off with your computer
  • Works with both Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Mac OS X 10.4.8 or later

Technical Details

Main Specifications
  • Product Description: My Book Essential Edition 2.0 WDH1U5000 - hard drive - 500 GB - Hi-Speed USB
  • Type: Hard drive - external
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 5.4 cm x 13.7 cm x 16.6 cm
  • Weight: 1.15 kg
  • Localisation: Middle East, Africa, Europe
  • Capacity: 500 GB
  • Interface Type: Hi-Speed USB
  • Data Transfer Rate: 480 Mbps
  • Buffer Size: 16 MB
  • OS Required: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple MacOS X 10.4.8 or later
  • Power Source: Included AC adapter
  • Power: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
  • Vista Certification: Works with Windows Vista
  • Environmental Standards: EPA Energy Star
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 2 years warranty
Extended Specifications

General
  • Width: 5.4 cm
  • Depth: 13.7 cm
  • Height: 16.6 cm
  • Weight: 1.15 kg
  • Localisation: Middle East, Africa, Europe
  • Device Type: Hard drive - external
Expansion / Connectivity
  • Interfaces: 1 x Hi-Speed USB - mini-USB Type B
Manufacturer Warranty
  • Service & Support: 2 years warranty
  • Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - 2 years
Miscellaneous
  • Compliant Standards: RoHS
  • Package Type: Retail
  • Cables Included: 1 x USB cable
Power
  • Power Device: Power adapter
  • Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Software / System Requirements
  • Software Included: Google Software Pack
  • OS Required: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple MacOS X 10.4.8 or later
Environmental Parameters
  • Min Operating Temperature: 5 °C
  • Max Operating Temperature: 35 °C
Hard Drive
  • Interface Type: Hi-Speed USB
  • Buffer Size: 16 MB
  • Capacity: 500 GB
Performance
  • Interface Transfer Rate: 480 Mbps