Western Digital 160GB 2.5-inch Passport USB Portable Hard Drive by Western Digital
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Digital camera reviews of Western Digital 160GB 2.5-inch Passport USB Portable Hard Drive
Digital camera Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
This little device is amazing, its small, compact, and providing massive storage its the perfect device for the person on the go that needs extra storage.Digital camera Review: like a rock
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned this particular WD drive for over a year now. It's starting to get full and I'm looking to buy another one, maybe a little larger capacity, but definitely the same brand and model.
I have dropped this thing countless times (I always seem to forget I have it hooked up to the back of my laptop) and it has survived each drop. These were not small drops either, they were drops from a good 3 feet from the ground, and onto solid ceramic tiles. One time the drop was so severe that the casing of the drive came apart, but I was able to easily press it back into place and the best part is that all my data was intact!
Some advice if you're going to buy this:
-Make sure you format it to NTFS before using it, or else you will only be able to transfer files to it that are smaller than 4GB a piece. I didn't realize it until I had already put about 80GB worth of files on to it.
-This, like any other hard drive, will have a smaller capacity than what's listed. It has to do with how different manufacturers measure memory differently.
-Be sure your computer has USB ports that can handle powering the device (I'm sure most newer computers won't have a problem). Otherwise you can buy the little adapter that lets you use two USB ports to power it.
Digital camera Review: not bad
Summary: 4 Stars
Great way to store stuff and take it to another computer. I wouldnt recommend playin files off this too much though.Digital camera Review: Solution for USB Power Surge warning on Laptops
Summary: 4 Stars
I have a Dell Inspiron 5100 Laptop (older) and also experienced the USB Power Surge message when plugging in my new WD Passport 160GB Portable Hard Drive. I noticed that since it always wanted to run an Auto-Scan or Auto-Play as soon as it was plugged in I decided to click Cancel and found that it would not turn off my USB Port after doing this. I then decided to try disabling Auto-Scan or Auto-Play for my USB Drives (I don't need that kind of help, like most of us to find our data. Windows Explorer or My Computer is sufficient). I researched the Internet and found a registry change for Windows XP Home Edition that will disable it permanately if you choose. If you choose not to make the registry change, then you can simply hold your left shift key when plugging in the drive until you hear the hardware detected alert then release the key. This prevents Auto-Scan or Auto-Play from running.Digital camera Review: Beware!!! Doesn't work with Mac Powerbooks 15" or 17"
Summary: 1 Stars
Although many fellow reviewers praise this item, mac users should be wary. This will not work on a Mac Powerbook G4, 15" or 17". It draws it's power from the USB port and apparently the powerbook doesn't have enough power. Western Digital is aware of this but their packaging says that it supports Mac OS X 10.1.5+ this isn't true. It only works on some mac's. After many complaints the company is SELLING a USB booster for $9.99 with a $7.00 shipping fee!!
If you want this drive and you have a Mac, be sure to figure in the added cost before making a decision to buy it. Very Disappointing.
You can view more information at the Western Digital Website.