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| Product | Western Digital My Book 3.0 (2TB) | LaCie Minimus (2TB) | WD My Passport Portable (2TB, USB 3.0, Black, March 2012)  | Seagate Backup Plus (1TB, blue) | LaCie Minimus (1TB) |
| Price | $535.85 | $111.99 to $145.00 | $149.00 to $256.28 | $89.00 to $164.56 | MSRP: $129.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 1 stars | 4 stars | 0.5 stars | 4 stars | 2 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | June 11, 2012 | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | Western Digital's My Book 3.0 is a great external-storage addition for desktop computer users. However, notebook users have better choices. | The LaCie Minimus is a good-looking and compact 3.5-inch external hard drive that would make a good addition to a desktop computer that already supports USB 3.0. | 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. | Seagate Backup Plus carries the flexibility of the GoFlex portable drive while adding performance and style to portable storage. The new drive makes an excellent buy. | The LaCie Minimus is a good-looking and compact 3.5-inch external hard drive that would make a good addition to a desktop computer that already supports USB 3.0. |
| Product Description | WD My Book 3.0 WDBABP0010HCH - Hard drive - 1 TB - USB 3.0 | LaCie Minimus Hard drive - 2 TB | WD My Passport WDBY8L0020BBK - Hard drive - 2 TB | Seagate Backup Plus STBU1000102 - Hard drive - 1 TB - USB 3.0 | LaCie Minimus Hard drive - 1 TB |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Type | Hard drive - External hard drive ( Desktop ) | Hard drive - External hard drive | Hard drive - External hard drive ( Portable ) | Hard drive - External hard drive ( Portable ) | Hard drive - External hard drive |
| Capacity | 1 TB | 2 TB | 2 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Data Transfer Rate | 5.0 Gbps (USB 3.0) | 5.0 Gbps (SuperSpeed USB) | 5.0 Gbps (USB 3.0) | Info unavailable | 5.0 Gbps (SuperSpeed USB) |
| Power Source | Included AC adapter | Included AC adapter | USB bus | Info unavailable | Included AC adapter |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 1.9 in x 5.3 in x 6.5 in | 4.4 in x 6.8 in x 1.1 in | 3.2 in x 4.4 in x 0.8 in | 3.2 in x 0.6 in x 4.9 in | 4.4 in x 6.8 in x 1.1 in |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs | 1.9 lbs | 8.1 oz | 7.9 oz | 1.9 lbs |
| Enclosure Color | Info unavailable | Aluminum | Black | Blue | Aluminum |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Info unavailable | 2 years warranty | 2 years warranty | 2 years warranty | 2 years warranty |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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| MSRP: $129.99 See manufacturer website for availability. |
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