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Dr Gadget - Gadget Shop - Western Digital 160GB Passport V2 External USB 2.0 2.5" Hard Drive

Western Digital 160GB Passport V2 External USB 2.0 2.5
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Manufacturer: Western Digital
Average Customer Rating: Average rating of 3.5/5Average rating of 3.5/5Average rating of 3.5/5Average rating of 3.5/5Average rating of 3.5/5

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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Western Digital
EAN: 5051749308754
Feature: • High performance USB powered 160 GB ultra-portable hard drive with sync and encription software and Google software• Ideal for storing and backing up photos, videos, files and music."
Hard Disk Size: 160
Is Fragile: 0
Label: Western Digital
Manufacturer: Western Digital
Model: WDXMS1600TE
Publisher: Western Digital
Release Date: 2006-11-20
Studio: Western Digital

Features
• High performance USB powered 160 GB ultra-portable hard drive with sync and encription software and Google software• Ideal for storing and backing up photos, videos, files and music."

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Spotlight customer reviews:

Customer Rating: Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5
Summary: Instructions ... ?
Comment: Am really annoyed with this little thing. Had been reading reviews to try to decide what I should get as my first external hard drive after Id filled up my laptops memory. I bought this and have just had a nightmare knowing how to WORK it. There are no instructions, the user manual doesn't actally tell you how to USE it and although I've been able to download the software and copy all my files onto the HD (I think) I have NO idea whatsoever what to do now. I don't know how to access the files, how to use it to store what I would normally save onto my computer's hard drive. It's really, really rubbish, totally frustrating and completely not good enough

Customer Rating: Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5
Summary: Broken
Comment: Was great to start with but has now stopped working after 6 months or so of light use and some recent travelling around. In case this happens to others - I can hear the heads searching repeatedly when it's powered up; by giving it a few smart taps I was able to get it to boot and was able to access all the data:-)

Customer Rating: Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5
Summary: useless!
Comment: after getting this hard drive over a week late to start with i wasnt too impressed anyway. then i found out it was a different model to the one stated, even though i paid extra to get the older model! (this is the WDME1600TE NOT the WDXMS1600 stated at the top of the page) plugged it in to my computer and it doesnt work, it tried to install but says installation failed in vista, tried it in every usb slot, no success. found a few solutions on WD website which didnt work so maybe its faulty!

Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
Summary: Excellent product to date!
Comment: I have been using my wd passport drive for a couple of weeks now and am extremely happy with it. The drive is very small and light so easy to carry around. I also bought the logic case which was the perfect size for it. All in all I am one happy chappy!

Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
Summary: superb efficient stylish product
Comment: WD is synonymous with first class hard drives and this small portable but powerful HDD does not disappoint.

Its black mirror super light casing makes it a stylish and efficient accessory to go with your laptop.

Just open the package plug in the USB connector, although short makes the data transfer faster, and you are ready to go. The build in software allows for quick update.

The Passport is factory configured to FAT32, which does not enable files large than 4GB and was used ith Win98 and earlier operating systems.

It is strongly recommended that you reformat the Passport to NFTS, as otherwise the drive will fill up very quickly and one is not able to transfer files larger than 4GB. Full easy to follow instructions how to do this can be obtained direct from the WD support site or in the User guide stored on the WD Passport itself.

It is a great product, strongly recommended



Editorial Reviews:

High-performance portable storage for your Mac® and PC. Light and rugged, it?s easy to carry and no external power adapter is needed. Comes with WD Sync? software that turns any PC into your own protected workspace. Instantly add portable storage for all your business files, music, video, and games. Offered in capacities from 40 to 120 GB, this high-performance, 5400 RPM drive is simple to set up, light and easy to carry, and requires no power adapter--it?s powered directly through the USB cable. The included WD Sync software lets you turn any PC into your own protected workspace. Easy - Installation is a snap because you don't really "install" this drive, you just plug it in and it's ready to use. There is no CD to install; the included software loads from the drive the first time you plug it in. Smart - Powered by the USB bus, so no separate power supply is needed Synchronized and Secure - WD Sync synchronization and encryption software lets you save your critical data, and take it with you. Plug your drive into any PC, edit files, read e-mail, and view photos. Then sync all of your changes back to your home or office computer. (Windows only) Tough - Maximum protection from data loss with a rugged, protective case and shock-tolerant 2.5-inch hard drive. Power Stingy - Design prolongs laptop battery life. Cool and Quiet - Ultra quiet. Cool running. Smooth - Elegant, soft-touch case. Safety Tested - One of the few external drives with certification to meet all applicable safety requirements Compatible - Use with Windows® and Macintosh® PCs In the Box: WD Passport portable USB 2.0 hard drive USB 2.0 cable Quick Install Guide


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