Western Digital My Passport Portable External Hard Drive Expanding Storage 3.0
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About this product
The Western Digital My Passport Portable External Hard Drive offers expanding storage with a 2.5-inch form factor. It features a USB 3.0 interface and a 5400 RPM rotation speed, making it compatible with PCs. The device is USB-powered for convenience and comes in a black finish. Notably, it supports Blu-ray BD-R for both readable and writable formats, suggesting a potential hybrid function. A generous 3-year manufacturer warranty is included.
Our take
This Western Digital My Passport drive presents an interesting set of features. While listed as an external HDD with a 5400 RPM speed, the inclusion of Blu-ray BD-R writable and readable formats is unusual for a standard HDD, suggesting a multi-function device or a potential spec misrepresentation. Assuming it primarily functions as an external hard drive, the USB 3.0 connectivity and USB-powered operation are convenient for PC users. The 3-year manufacturer warranty is a strong point, offering good peace of mind. For simple storage, it's a solid brand, but clarify the Blu-ray functionality if that's critical for your needs.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- USB 3.0 connectivity
- Portable 2.5-inch form factor
- USB-Powered for convenience
- Generous 3-year manufacturer warranty
Cons
- Unclear Blu-ray BD-R format support for HDD
- Standard 5400 RPM rotation speed
- Compatibility limited to PC
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- USB Specification USB 3.0
- Color Black
- Rotation Speed 5400 RPM
- Writable Format Blu-ray BD-R
- Brand Western Digital
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- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Type
- External Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Read Speed
- 500MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 3 Years
- Maximum Fan Speed
- 7000 RPM
- Transfer Rate
- 300 Mbps
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- USB-Powered
- Write Speed
- 2x
- Interface
- USB
- Readable Format
- Blu-ray BD-R
- Product Line
- My Passport
