Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 250GB External Hard Drive series

Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 250GB External Hard Drive Reviewed on 06/15/2006

The Bottom Line: 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.

Specs: 250 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 8 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm

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Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 80GB External Hard Drive Reviewed on 06/15/2006

The Bottom Line: 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.

Specs: 80 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 2 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm

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Western Digital My Book Essential Edition External Hard Drive (320GB) Reviewed on 06/15/2006

The Bottom Line: 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.

Specs: 320 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 8 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm

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Western Digital My Book Essential Edition external hard drive (500GB) Reviewed on 06/15/2006

The Bottom Line: 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.

Specs: 500 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 16 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm

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Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 160GB External Hard Drive Reviewed on 06/15/2006

The Bottom Line: 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.

Specs: 160 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 8 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm

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Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 400GB External Hard Drive Reviewed on 06/15/2006

The Bottom Line: 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.

Specs: 400 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 16 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm

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Western Digital MyBook Essential Edition 120GB external hard drive Reviewed on 06/15/2006

The Bottom Line: 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.

Specs: 120 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 8 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm

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