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

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

The Bottom Line: 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.

Release Date: 03/08/2006

Specs: 250 GB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB, 8 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm

CNET editors' take

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

The Bottom Line: 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.

Release Date: 03/08/2006

Specs: 320 GB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB, 8 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm

CNET editors' take

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

The Bottom Line: 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.

Release Date: 03/08/2006

Specs: 400 GB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB, 16 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm

CNET editors' take

Western Digital MyBook Premium Edition 500GB External Hard Drive Reviewed on 06/15/2006

The Bottom Line: 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.

Release Date: 03/08/2006

Specs: 500 GB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB, 16 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm

CNET editors' take

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

The Bottom Line: 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.

Release Date: 03/08/2006

Specs: 160 GB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB, 8 MB, 8.9 ms, 7200 rpm

CNET editors' take