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Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 250GB External Hard Drive

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  • 4.0 stars

    "Works well"

    by Obfusc8r on July 27, 2007

    Pros: Design, easy set-up

    Cons: A little slow

    Summary: This hard drive works well. I have loaded everything on it and transported it half-way around the world with no problems. It has no concern with being plugged into my laptop or PC. When I shut down my computer, it shuts down. Likewise when I turn my computer on.

    My only complaint is that it is a little slow and bogs down my computer at times. When you save a document, there is a pause while the hard drive spins up to ready itself for a save even if you plan to save it on your computer.

    I think it looks great and recommend it.

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