- Manufacturer:Western Digital Corp.
- Part Number:WDG1U5000N
General
- Device Type Hard drive - External hard drive
- Width 2.2 in
- Depth 5.6 in
- Height 6.7 in
- Weight 2.9 lbs
- Localization North America
Hard Drive
- Capacity 500 GB
- Interface type Hi-Speed USB
- Spindle speed 7200 rpm
- Buffer size 16 MB
Performance
- Storage Hard Drive / External Data Transfer Rate (For External Drive) 480 Mbps
- Seek Time 8.9 ms (average)
- Track-to-Track Seek Time 2 ms
- Average Latency 4.2 ms
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type B
- Compatible Bays None
- Compatible Slots x None
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable - USB Type A to B - 6 ft
- Miscellaneous compliant standards RoHS
- Package type Retail
Power
- External Hard Drive Power Source Included AC adapter
- Power device type Power adapter
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
System Requirements
- OS Required Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple MacOS X 10.3 or later
Software / System Requirements
- Software type Google Picasa, Google Toolbar, Google Desktop
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
Where to buy
Western Digital My Book Essential Edition external hard drive (500GB):
$116.44 - $125.00
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$125.00 | Yes |
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$116.44 | Yes |
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