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| Product | WD Elements Desktop WDBAAU0030HBK (hard drive - 3 TB - Hi-Speed USB) | WD My Passport Portable (2TB, USB 3.0, Black, March 2012)  | Toshiba Canvio Desk (3TB) | WD My Book (3TB) | Western Digital Elements Desktop (2TB) |
| Price | $119.99 to $388.74 | $145.99 to $256.28 | $117.78 to $200.97 | $124.99 to $284.38 | $89.99 to $288.12 |
| CNET editors' rating | Info unavailable | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Average user rating | 0 stars | 0.5 stars | 0 stars | 4 stars | 3 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | Info unavailable | The WD My Passport Portable makes an excellent portable drive for use with both desktop and laptop computers, at home or while on the road. | The Toshiba Canvio Desk is a frills-free, solid performer for desktop users looking for a backup drive or to expand their storage space. | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Product Description | WD Elements Desktop WDBAAU0030HBK - Hard drive - 3 TB | WD My Passport WDBY8L0020BBK - Hard drive - 2 TB | Toshiba Canvio Desk - Hard drive - 3 TB - USB 3.0 | WD My Book Essential WDBACW0030HBK - Hard drive - 3 TB | WD Elements Desktop WDBAAU0020HBK - Hard drive - 2 TB - USB 2.0 |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Type | Hard drive - External hard drive | Hard drive - External hard drive ( Portable ) | Hard drive - External hard drive ( Portable ) | Hard drive - External hard drive | Hard drive - External hard drive ( Desktop ) |
| Capacity | 3 TB | 2 TB | 3 TB | 3 TB | 2 TB |
| Data Transfer Rate | 480 Mbps | 5.0 Gbps (USB 3.0) | 5.0 Gbps (USB 3.0) / 480 Mbps (USB 2.0) | 5.0 Gbps (SuperSpeed USB) | 480 Mbps |
| Power Source | Included AC adapter | USB bus | USB bus | Included AC adapter | Included AC adapter |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 4.6 in x 7 in x 1.4 in | 3.2 in x 4.4 in x 0.8 in | 1.7 in x 5.1 in x 6.6 in | 5.3 in x 6.5 in x 1.9 in | 4.9 in x 8 in x 1.4 in |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs | 8.1 oz | 2.2 lbs | 2.6 lbs | 2.2 lbs |
| Microsoft Certification | Compatible with Windows 7 | Compatible with Windows 7 | Info unavailable | Compatible with Windows 7 | Compatible with Windows 7 |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year warranty | 2 years warranty | 3 years warranty | 2 years warranty | Info unavailable |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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