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Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 400GB External Hard Drive

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Manufacturer: Western Digital Corp. Part number: WDG1U4000N

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Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 400GB External Hard Drive

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The Western Digital MyBook Essential Edition external hard drive is a slightly pared-down version of the MyBook Premium Edition. It's a good option if you need additional storage without backup software.

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"Affordable no-nonsense Storage"

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Specifications

Manufacturer: Western Digital Corp.
Part Number: WDG1U4000N

General
Device Type Hard drive - External hard drive
Width 5.6 in
Depth 6.7 in
Height 2.2 in
Weight 2.9 lbs
Hard Drive
Capacity 400 GB
Interface Type Hi-Speed USB
Buffer Size 16 MB
Performance
Interface Transfer Rate 480 Mbps
Seek Time 8.9 ms (average)
Track-to-Track Seek Time 2 ms
Average Latency 4.2 ms
Spindle Speed 7200 rpm
Storage Controller (2nd)
Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type B
Compatible Bays None
Compatible Slots x None

Miscellaneous
Cables Included 1 x USB cable - USB Type A to B - External - 6 ft
Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
Package Type Retail
Power
Power Source Included AC adapter
Power Device Power adapter
Software / System Requirements
Software type Google Picasa, Google Desktop, Google Toolbar
Min Operating system Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Apple MacOS X 10.2.8 or later, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
Environmental Parameters
Min operating temperature 41 °F
Max operating temperature 95 °F
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty