Western Digital 320 GB Passport 2.5" USB 2.0 Hard Drive by Western Digital
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Digital camera reviews of Western Digital 320 GB Passport 2.5" USB 2.0 Hard Drive
Digital camera Review: Just as I ordered
Summary: 5 Stars
The product came 2 days before the expected delivery date and was in excellent condition. It's working great and the whole transaction went well.Digital camera Review: Large storage for small space.
Summary: 5 Stars
I am using this as a back up for all my photos. It will allow me to take all my photos to the store for printing.
When using with my desktop I had to plug it into the PC and not the USB hub. With a laptop I had to plug the laptop into the wall outlet. I think this is due to it being a USB drive and needed the extra juice.
Digital camera Review: Love Hate Relationship
Summary: 3 Stars
I've owned this product for several months and would like to say that I hate it and love it, all at the same time. Let me explain. I love that it's 320GB. I love that it doesn't require an extra plug to get it up and running. I love that it's small and portable.
HOWEVER, what I hate is that often my computer doesn't recognize it, or that it randomly decides to disconnect and reconnect to my computer (in a virtual sense, not physical). This is particularly annoying when I'm listening to music or moving files around. My solution at this point is to physically disconnect it and connect it until the connection sticks.
My fear is that one day I will not be able to access anything on this drive. So, I'm forced to back everything up, perhaps wise, but that means now I have to have 640GB instead of 320GB for the same files.
When I first bought this hard drive I thought "WOW! I can make this like a virtual computer and have access to my files anywhere there is a computer." This has not been the case. It seems the more I disconnect it and reconnect it on another machine, the more problems I have. So, I have to be selective. I don't just take it anywhere "just in case."
So in conclusion, I have to say I love that I can throw this thing in my purse and take it with me to work or vice versa instead of hauling around an entire laptop. I love that this little hard drive has more hard drive space than my laptop. But, it's unreliable, more than normal pieces of technology. So, if you're like me and have a desktop or another hard drive that you can back this up onto or don't wish to use it for your only copy of important documents, then I would go ahead and get it. Otherwise, you're just waiting for a disaster to occur.
Digital camera Review: Misrepresentation in product features
Summary: 1 Stars
Product claims it can Copy-to-PC synchronized files in the MyProfile. Did that and most of the files were corrupted (only partially restored, file size reduced, could not be opened by original application, etc). The manufacturer claims it is only a synchronization software not a back-up software. Why then does it claim to have this Copy-to-PC feature, which corrupts files, rendering them useless. There should be a class action lawsuit for this ill-designed, mis-represented product.Digital camera Review: My Second Passport
Summary: 5 Stars
My original passport was a 160GB hard drive and I thought I wouldn't need another but scarcely a year later I wound up getting this 320GB and I have to say it was the perfect size. It quickly became not only a place to back up files but as a second hard drive.
The enclosure is tough sleek and pretty, although if you put it into your book bag, the shiny plastic will scratch. The enclosure seems sturdy, it has a USB 2.0 interface and draws power directly from USB so no need for a power supply.
I wound up putting a sticker on it to tell the difference between my 160GB and my 320GB. The 160GB drive became a pure backup drive.
I have to admit that when the Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive WDME5000TN (Midnight Black) drive came out, I wound up upgrading to that drive.
However, for the price - this 320GB drive is fantastic and I can't recommend it enough. If you don't have a passport, you should seriously consider getting one to back up your data.