WD My Book for Mac 2TB Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0 Black Sealed - New
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About this product
The WD My Book for Mac is a new, sealed 2TB desktop external hard drive designed for both Mac and PC users, connecting via USB 3.0. This 3.5-inch HDD features a black enclosure and is powered by an included AC adapter. It boasts a maximum interface transfer rate of 5.0 Gbps via USB 3.0 and includes features like dual-drive capability, low noise level, and a durable build, making it suitable for reliable data storage and backup.
Our take
This WD My Book for Mac offers a decent 2TB of storage, which is perfectly adequate for many users, especially if you're primarily backing up documents, photos, or some video. The USB 3.0 interface is fast enough for everyday tasks, and its dual-drive capability is a nice touch for potential redundancy or extra speed, though the specifics aren't detailed. I appreciate its "heavy duty, durable" claim and low noise level, which are important for a desktop drive. The product is specifically branded "for Mac" but also notes PC compatibility, giving it flexibility. It does require an included AC adapter, so it's not bus-powered.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 2TB capacity for essential storage
- USB 3.0 interface with 5.0 Gbps rate
- Specifically for Mac, also PC compatible
- Features dual-drive and low noise
- Heavy duty, durable design
Cons
- Requires included AC adapter for power
- 2TB may be small for large media collections
Specifications
- Compatible With Laptop, Mac, PC
- Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
- USB Specification USB 3.0
- Power Source Included AC adapter
- Color Black
- Nominal Voltage AC 120/230 V
Show all 25 specifications
- Item Length
- 5.5 in
- Weight
- 2.23
- Interface Transfer Rate
- 5.0 Gbps (USB 3.0) / 480 Mbps (USB 2.0)
- Max Operating Temperature
- 95 °F
- Frequency Required
- 50/60 Hz
- Type
- External Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Item Height
- 6.7 in
- Model
- WDBYCC0030HBK
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Dual-Drive, Low Noise Level, Large capacity, Heavy duty, durable
- Write Speed
- 3x
- Storage Capacity
- 2TB
- Item Width
- 1.9 in
- Interface
- USB 3.0
- Product Line
- WD My Book for Mac
- UPC
- 0718037812236
- Brand
- Western Digital
- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
