Manufacturer: Western Digital Corp. Part number: WDG1C5000N
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CNET editors' rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
How we rate-
Setup and ease of use: 8.0
Features and security: 8.0
Performance: 5.0
Service and support: 7.0
Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 83 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Western Digital MyBook Premium Edition 500GB External Hard Drive
price range: $279.99
If write speed isn't a top priority, the Western Digital MyBook is a good deal at around $300 for a 500GB drive. It'll look good on your desk or bookshelf, too.
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- Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 83 reviews
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52 out of 52 people found this review helpful
"If you want speed, reformat the disc as NTFS"
by mdobson1 on February 9, 2007
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42 out of 50 people found this review helpful
"Western Digital Confirms HUGE Problems"
by Pleonexia on April 6, 2006
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16 out of 18 people found this review helpful
"Sleek, Slim, and Sexy for an External Hard Drive"
by bigb177 on June 14, 2006
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Western Digital Corp.
- Part Number: WDG1C5000N
General
- Device Type Hard drive - External hard drive
- Width 2.2 in
- Depth 5.6 in
- Height 6.8 in
- Weight 2.9 lbs
Hard Drive
- Capacity 500 GB
- Interface Type IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB
- Buffer Size 16 MB
- Features Safe Shutdown
Performance
- Seek Time 8.9 ms (average)
- Track-to-Track Seek Time 2 ms
- Average Latency 4.2 ms
- Spindle Speed 7200 rpm
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type B
- Compatible Bays None
- Compatible Slots x None
Power
- External Hard Drive Power Source Included AC adapter
- Power device type Power adapter
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x IEEE 1394 cable - FireWire 400 (6-to-6 pin) - External - 6 ft, 1 x USB cable - USB Type A to B - External - 6 ft
- Microsoft Certifications Works with Windows Vista
- Compliant Standards RoHS
- Package Type Retail
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
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & support type 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
- Min operating temperature 41 °F
- Max operating temperature 95 °F
Product series
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Western Digital My Book Premium Edition 250GB External Hard Drive
Manufacturer: Western Digital Corp.
Specs: 250 GB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB, 8 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm
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Western Digital My Book Premium Edition 320GB External Hard Drive
Manufacturer: Western Digital Corp.
Specs: 320 GB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB, 8 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm
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Western Digital My Book Premium Edition 400GB External Hard Drive
Manufacturer: Western Digital Corp.
Specs: 400 GB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB, 16 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm
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Western Digital MyBook Premium Edition 500GB External Hard Drive
Price: $279.99
Manufacturer: Western Digital Corp.
Specs: 500 GB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB, 16 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm
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Western Digital My Book Premium Edition 160GB External Hard Drive
Price: $163.99
Manufacturer: Western Digital Corp.
Specs: 160 GB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB, 8 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm
