WD My Book Studio 2TB USB 2.0 FireWire 800 Desktop External Hard Drive 2 TB
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About this product
The WD My Book Studio is a 2TB external hard drive featuring a 3.5-inch form factor with a 7200 RPM rotation speed and 8MB cache. It offers versatile connectivity through USB 2.0 and FireWire 800 interfaces, making it compatible with Mac systems, including Apple Time Machine. Designed for desktop use, this HDD-only storage solution emphasizes low noise levels and includes features that enhance durability, making it suitable for users needing reliable external storage.
Our take
This WD My Book Studio drive is a solid choice for Mac users looking for dedicated external storage. The 2TB capacity is ample for backups and media libraries, and the 7200 RPM spin speed combined with FireWire 800 provides decent transfer rates, though the listed 150 Mbps transfer rate is somewhat modest for its interface. Compatibility with Apple Time Machine is a big plus. However, relying on USB 2.0 as one of its primary connections might be a bottleneck for some, especially with its 500MB/s read speed claim which seems inconsistent with the stated transfer rate. The 8MB cache is also on the smaller side for a drive of this capacity. Overall, it's a functional, low-noise option, but perhaps not the fastest for modern setups.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 2TB storage capacity
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- FireWire 800 interface
- Mac and Apple Time Machine compatible
- Low noise level feature
Cons
- Primary USB 2.0 interface
- Modest 150 Mbps transfer rate
- Small 8 MB cache
- Large 3.5 inch form factor
Specifications
- Compatible With Mac
- Color Silver
- Writable Format DVD+R Dual Layer
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Type External Drive
- Unit Type Unit
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- Read Speed
- 500MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Maximum Fan Speed
- 4000 RPM
- Model
- WDBC3G0020HAL-00
- Transfer Rate
- 150 Mbps
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Low Noise Level, Portable, durable, heavy duty, Apple Time Machine compatible
- Write Speed
- 2x
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Country of Origin
- Unknown
- Interface
- USB, USB 3.0
- Product Line
- My Book Studio
- Cache
- 8 MB
- UPC
- 0718037775937
- Brand
- Western Digital
- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Storage Capacity
- 2TB
