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Western Digital My Passport Studio
$179.99
Released September, 2011
The Pros:Solid construction, can put it in a backpack and don't have to worry about breaking it. Firewire connection is extremely fast, almost like having an internal hard drive. Excellent compatibility with both PC and Mac systems.
The Cons:A little bulkier and heavier than other portable hard drives.
The Western Digital My Passport Studio is a portable external hard drive designed to be compatible with Macintosh computers. This is being released as a higher-end alternative to the Western Digital My Passport for Mac, having more connection options, security, and a more durable case construction.
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The all-metal case construction combines a scratch resistant brushed metal finish around the edges with a black metal on the main body for a solid, sleek look. A basic USB 2.0 port is available for compatibility, but for a faster connection a pair of FireWire 800 ports are also built in. For security-conscious users software is included to enable encryption as well as password protection, and these features are made fully compatible with Apple's Time Machine application for seamless backups. Power is drawn directly through either the FireWire or USB ports in order to eliminate the need for an AC adapter.
Features
- Fully Mac compatible
- Compatible with Apple's Time Machine
- All-metal enclosure
- 2 x FireWire 800 ports
- USB 2.0 port
- Powered through USB 2.0 or FireWire connection
- Encryption and password protection
- Scratch resistant
- Black and brushed metal finish
Model Variations
- Western Digital My Passport Studio - 500GB - MSRP $129.99
- Western Digital My Passport Studio - 750GB - MSRP $159.99
- Western Digital My Passport Studio - 1TB - MSRP $179.99
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Pros & Cons
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solid construction, can put it in a backpack and don't have to worry about breaking it
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Firewire connection is extremely fast, almost like having an internal hard drive
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excellent compatibility with both PC and Mac systems
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simple operation, software is entirely optional and will work as just a plug-and-play device
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software adds some useful security features
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powered through USB or FireWire, no need for a separate power cord or batteries
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a little bulkier and heavier than other portable hard drives
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