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Western Digital My Book Studio 2nd-gen
The Western Digital My Book Studio 2nd-gen is a quad interface external hard drive that can connect to a Windows or Macintosh computer via one of four interface options: FireWire 400/800, eSATA, or USB 2.0. The hard-drive comes in a RAID 0 (striped disks) configuration, which means that the data is more efficiently distributed for improved data processing. Users have the option to pursue a RAID 1 (mirrored) configuration, in which half of the hard drive space is used to MIRROR the original data for enhanced data protection. Signature to the My Book Studio Edition II (2nd-Gen) is that it is user serviceable, in that one need only open the case and replace the existing drive if they wish to upgrade. No screwdrivers are required.
MSRP $269.99
Release date October, 2009
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Features
- Quad-Interface External Drive
- FireWire 400 / 800 Interfaces
- eSATA Interface Port
- USB 2.0 Interface
- RAID 0/1 Configuration
- External Capacity Gauge
- Automatic Backup Software
- Intelligent Drive Management (Auto Power-Up)
- Intelligent Drive Management (Safe Shutdown)
- Intelligent Drive Management (LED Status Lights)
- User Serviceable (Upgrade w/o Screwdriver)
Specifications
- Interface: FireWire 400/800 ; eSATA ; USB 2.0
- Data Transfer (FW400): 400 Mb/s
- Data Transfer (FW800): 800 Mb/s
- Data Transfer (USB): 480 Mb/s
- Data Transfer (eSATA): 3 Gb/s
- Compatibility (Win): 2000/XP/Vistas
- Compatibility (Mac): Mac OS X 10.4.10+, 10.5.2
Model Variations
- WDH2Q10000 | 1TB - $269.99
- WDH2Q20000 | 2TB - $329.99
- WDH2Q40000 | 4GB - $649.99
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Western Digital My Book Studio 2nd-gen | 2TB
• Western Digital My Book Studio II - 2 TB (2 x 1 TB) USB 2.0/FireWire 400/FireWire 800/eSATA Desktop External Hard Drive WDH2Q20000N
• My Book Studio Edition II External 2TB Hard Drive
UPC: 718037728858
EAN: 718037728858
MPN: WDH2Q20000N
Western Digital My Book Studio 2nd-gen | 4TB
• Western Digital My Book Studio II - 4TB (2 x 2 TB) USB 2.0/FireWire 400/FireWire 800/eSATA Desktop External Hard WDH2Q40000N
• My Book Studio Edition II External 4TB Hard Drive
UPC: 718037751689
EAN: 718037751689
MPN: WDH2Q40000N
Competitors
MSRP $250.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- Dual 1TB drives can run in RAID 0 (BIG) or RAID 1 (SAFE) mode, switchable from the back panel
- USB port on front panel for connecting other devices
- Elegant design with ambient LED underneath
Cons
- Only has USB 2.0 connection, no Firewire or eSATA. Hence not very fast transfer speed
- Mirror-polished design can be
easily scratched
Western Digital My Book Studio 2nd-gen
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Pros
- RAID 0/1 support for enhanced speed or storage redundancy
- large variety of inputs - USB 2, FireWire 400/800, eSATA
- external capacity gauge
- user serviceable - easy to open, tool-less design
- affordable price considering the high cost of larger disks (2 x 1TB is around $200)
- quiet
- trusted manufacturer - maker of quality HDDs
Cons
- RAID 0 by default - speed/capacity over data redundancy
- no kensington lock slot
- build quality has declined from the previous generation offering - thinner enclosure walls, less vibration reduction
- not so pretty
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Pros
- RAID 0/1 support for enhanced speed or storage redundancy
- large variety of inputs - USB 2, FireWire 400/800, eSATA
- external capacity gauge
- user serviceable - easy to open, tool-less design
- affordable price considering the high cost of larger disks (2 x 1TB is around $200)
- quiet
- trusted manufacturer - maker of quality HDDs
Cons
- RAID 0 by default - speed/capacity over data redundancy
- no kensington lock slot
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