WD My Book 8TB Desktop External Hard Drive for Windows/Mac/Laptop, USB 3.0 Black
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About this product
The WD My Book 8TB Desktop External Hard Drive, model WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN, provides 8 TB of storage in a black, 3.5-inch form factor. It offers USB 3.0 connectivity and operates at a 5400 RPM rotation speed. Key features include password protection, shock resistance, Time Machine compatibility for Mac users, and a 128 MB cache. This drive is compatible with laptops, PCs, and Macs, and is manufactured in Thailand.
Our take
This WD My Book 8TB drive is a solid choice if you need a lot of storage for backups and archiving, compatible with both Windows and Mac. The 8TB capacity is excellent for comprehensive data storage. While the 5400 RPM rotation speed means it's not the fastest for intensive applications, it's perfectly adequate for general file storage and media. The added features like password protection, shock resistance, and Time Machine compatibility are real bonuses, enhancing data security and ease of use across different operating systems. The 128 MB cache is a nice touch for improving performance on a 5400 RPM drive.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Massive 8 TB storage capacity
- USB 3.0 connectivity
- Password Protection and Shock Resistant
- Time Machine compatible
- 128 MB cache
Cons
- Slower 5400 RPM rotation speed
- 125 Mbps transfer rate
Specifications
- Payments Diners Club
- Condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is ... Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions opens in a new window or tab
- California Prop 65 Warning Cancer and Reproductive Harm .
- UPC 0714752022219
- Compatible With Laptop, PC, Mac
- USB Specification USB 3.0
Show all 31 specifications
- Color
- Black
- MPN
- WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN
- Item Length
- 5.5in.
- Rotation Speed
- 5400 RPM
- Writable Format
- HD DVD-R
- Brand
- Western Digital
- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- External Drive, Desktop External HDD
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Item Height
- 6.7in.
- Model
- WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN
- Transfer Rate
- 125 Mbps
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Password Protection, Shock Resistant, Time Machine Compatible, USB-Powered, Low Noise Level, Media Player
- Storage Capacity
- 8 TB
- Write Speed
- 2x
- Item Width
- 1.9in.
- Readable Format
- DVD-R
- Interface
- USB
- Cache
- 128 MB
- Product Line
- My Book
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- GTIN
- 0714752022219
- eBay Product ID (ePID)
- 14019846329
- Manufacture Color
- Black
