Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 250GB External Hard Drive

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4.5 stars

"Superb looks and Quality..."

by dmfay89 on June 6, 2006

Pros: Quiet, Fast, Sleek, and Easy to install! Also comes with a Kensington Security Slot which allows you to lock your HD up almost as you might a bike.

Cons: No Firewire port unless you purchase the Premium Edition
Summary: This hard-drive combines all of Western Digital's Best aspects. It has an amazing look, (similar to the XBOX), which allows it to fit in nicely with the black and siver themes with computer companies like Dell. It is unbelievably quiet! I first purchased an inexpensive drive due to rebates, and the next day this went on sale. Drawing my attention, I looked up revieve on both drives. It seems many drives lock up and tend to make whinning noises. With nearly a month under my belt with this Drive I have no complaints. It is Stackable and it can sit upright like a book. It even comes with four little pads to put on each corner - if you want it flat. The WD My Book Essential comes with a USB and DC Power imput in the back. (All cabels are included.) On the back there is also a Kensington Security Slot. (This allows people to lock up their HD like a bike. Locks sold seperately.) When you first connect the drive, IT INSTALLS ALL DRIVERS NEEDED. IMEDIATELY!! Fast installation requires no user interaction. If you would like you can even install Google Desktop - (That and Acrobat are the only programs optionally installed on your computer.) No spacey software is required. The drive does not affect PC performance, (however google desktop might, but it is optional.) OVERALL, this hard drive is a GOOD buy, which will never let you down. From my expertience and research it appears to be the top of the line. (Other than the MyBook Pro an Premium .)

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reply by: zookeeper123 on February 28, 2007

comment sounds like a product rep instead of a satisfied customer

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Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 250GB External Hard Drive: $79.00 - $248.99

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