HARD DRIVE, 500GB MYBOOK COMBO EXT

HARD DRIVE, 500GB MYBOOK COMBO EXT
by WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

List Price: ~~$169.99~~
Category: CE
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Manufacturer: WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
Audio: English (Original Language)
Model: WDG1C5000N
Product features:

Includes USB cable, FireWire cable, AC adapter with power cord, quick installation guide
500GB maximum storage capacity
Dual FireWire (IEEE 1394) and USB 2.0 interfaces
Data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps via USB 2.0, up to 400 Mbps via FireWire
16MB cache buffer

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Digital camera Review: $200 paperweight
Summary: 1 Stars

After installing the drive on my windows xp computer, I noticed that it was partitioned as FAT32, which I wanted to change to NTFS. I used windows' disk formatter as per the instructions on manufacturer's website. After reformatting the drive, I wanted to reload the original factory installers and backup program that are bundled on the drive, so I downloaded the original software from WD site, as well as a firmware update. Upon installing the firmware update, the drive became totally inaccessible. I unplugged and replugged the drive into the usb port, and windows recognized it as "Oxford USB Device" and not as a hard drive at all. I emailed WD tech support, only to get a response saying to try the drive on another computer (thanks for the bright idea, moron), which of course doesn't fix things since the firmware is obviously bad now. I now have a $200 paperweight that the company I purchased from via the marketplace thankfully will refund me for.

Upon searching Google, I quickly found that this firmware update problem is quite common amongst these drives. I am only thankful that I found this problem out early, before I backed up any data on this that may have been lost forever. Do not waste your money on this drive, and do not risk your data to this piece of crap.

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Summary of HARD DRIVE, 500GB MYBOOK COMBO EXT

They're your photos¿your music¿your videos¿your important files. Make extra room for them, back them up, and keep them safe on YOUR book. WD's My Book Premium is the perfect external hard drive for all your precious digital assets.

Amazon.com Product Description Is your computer loaded with photos, music, video, and all sorts of important files? If so, you should make extra room, back them up, and keep them safe on Western Digital's WDG1C5000 My Book Premium Edition 500 GB Hard Drive. This reliable, easy-to-use external hard drive is the perfect storage solution for all your precious digital assets.

Save and back up all your digital assets with the My Book Premium Edition Hard Drive. View larger.

Simple, easy-to-use design.

Hard drive features dual interface connectivity (FireWire 400 and USB 2.0). View larger.

The elegant case takes up very little space.

Installation is a breeze because you don't really "install" anything -- just plug it in and it's ready to use. There is not even an installation CD because all the included software loads automatically from the hard drive the first time you plug it in. For cream-of-the-crop, high-speed performance, use My Book Premium's FireWire 400 interface. However, if FireWire 400 isn't convenient, Western Digital has you covered -- the My Book Premium hard drive is also compatible with USB 2.0 connectivity. Best of all, you don't have to choose between one or the other because both interfaces are built into every drive.

Western Digital provides software (WD Backup) that makes backing up your data as easy as possible. With a few simple steps you can back up all your data files, or just save your picture and music files. You can also schedule routine backups so you don't have to worry about it ever again. Built for ease of use, this drive is equipped with a capacity gauge that shows how much space is left on your drive. The My Book Premium also includes intelligent drive management features. For example, the drive turns itself on and off with your computer, and Safe Shutdown prevents the drive from being powered down until all your data has been written.

But that's not all. Western Digital uses a smart design to make the My Book Premium look as good as it performs. The elegant case resembles a book and takes up very little space on your desk. Plus, it stacks horizontally and allows two or more drives to nestle neatly together like encyclopedias on a shelf. Inside the stylish exterior is an exceptionally fast, ultra-quiet, cool-running hard drive. Last but not least, the My Book Premium is equipped with free Google software that searches your drives, manages your photos, and simplifies Web searches.

My Book Premium Edition Hard Drives are ideal for:

High-speed backup of important documents and images
Extra storage for your computer
Automatic backups of your existing hard drive
Archiving the music stored on your MP3 player
Adding plenty of space for digital video capture and editing
Saving and organizing your digital photo collection

Note: For basic, less expensive storage option without automatic backup software, consider the My Book Essential Edition 500 GB Hard Drive.

What's in the Box
My Book Premium 500 GB USB 2.0/FireWire external hard drive, USB cable, FireWire cable (six-pin to six-pin), AC adapter with power cord, and quick install guide.