WD 1TB My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drive
WD 1TB My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drive
Product Information
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Overview
The WD My Passport for Mac portable hard drive includes a super-fast USB 3.0 interface for truly impressive transfer rates. It makes the perfect travel companion for your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air.
Ultra-fast transfer rates
When connected to a USB 3.0 port, My Passport for Mac lets you access and save files in blazing speed. Get transfer times up to three times faster than with USB 2.0.*
USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility
With this single drive you get compatibility with your USB 2.0 devices today and the ultra-fast speed of USB 3.0 when you're ready to step up to the next generation.
Sleek, compact design
This compact enclosure offers plenty of storage, making it the ideal companion for the graphic professional, student, or road-warrior.
WD Security
Set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to protect your files from unauthorized use or access.
WD Drive Utilities
Register your drive, set drive timer, run diagnostics, and more using the WD Drive Utilities.
Formatted for Mac
HFS+ journaled so it works right out of the box with your MacBook or MacBook Air. You can also easily reformat it for Windows.
Compatible with Time Machine
Quickly back up your files with Time Machine.
WD quality inside and out
WD builds the drive inside with demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance, and long-term reliability. Then the drive is surrounded with a durable enclosure designed for style and protection.
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Highlights
- Transferring files in blazing-fast speed with USB 3.0
- Connect to USB 2.0 devices today and then USB 3.0 devices when you're ready
- Add extra storage for your videos, music, photos, and files
- Back up your files with Time Machine
- Secure your files from unauthorized access with password protection and hardware encryption
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Did you notice?
Connect to a USB 3.0 port and transfer a full-length HD movie in under five minutes. -
Apple Recommends For
Take your photos, movies, videos, and files along wherever you go with your MacBook. -
What's in the Box?
- WD My Passport for Mac portable hard drive
- USB cable
- Quick install guide
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Tech Specs
- Connections : USB 2.0,USB 3.0
- Height : 0.6 in./1.52 cm
- Width : 4.35 in./11.05 cm
- Weight : 4.8 oz./136.08 g
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System Requirements
Mac
- OS X 10.7 or later
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Manufacturer Information
Part Number
- Mfr. Part Number : WDBGCH0010BSL-PESN
- UPC or EAN No. : 718037800851
Warranty
- Note : Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
- Warranty : Three-year limited
Manufacturer Note
- *Performance may vary based on your hardware and system configuration.
Ratings & Reviews
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Plenty of Room but Horrible Connector
I purchased this product because I had to have work done to my Macbook and I didn't want to lose any information. At first I loved the fact that all 30k images and the folders of files I have fit in this little drive and I still had room. Overall this has been a great product so far (7 Months Old). My problem with this product is the connector, the USB side works just fine...but the connector to the actual external hard drive is horrible. Any little move and it disconnects, I don't know if this is just with mine but it is really annoying and I try my hardest not to use it while connected. …
- Written by Jay P from Whittier
37 of 41 people found this useful
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Faulty
I purchased this specifically to back my hard drive up before having it replaced. I did a few days worth of backups; that process was pretty easy and straightforward. For this, I give two stars. I took my computer in to have the hard drive replaced and when I got it back a few days later, I was unable to retrieve any of my backups because the drive is faulty and could not be recognized. I am waiting on a warranty replacement, for which I had to pay the shipping. I realize that any external hard drive can fail, but in addition to my existing frustration, WD redesigned these hard drives so they no longer have SATA connection, so I couldn't even get my data off if I were to crack open the casing. …
- Written by Mallory F from Austin
24 of 27 people found this useful
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Just What I Needed.
Perfect for large-file projects such as working with Photoshop or Logic. Just drag and drop. You can also use this external drive for Time Machine, but I chose not to and just to use it for more memory. …
- Written by Jon V from Antelope
20 of 22 people found this useful
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Faulty
I purchased this specifically to back my hard drive up before having it replaced. I did a few days worth of backups; that process was pretty easy and straightforward. For this, I give two stars. I took my computer in to have the hard drive replaced and when I got it back a few days later, I was unable to retrieve any of my backups because the drive is faulty and could not be recognized. I am waiting on a warranty replacement, for which I had to pay the shipping. I realize that any external hard drive can fail, but in addition to my existing frustration, WD redesigned these hard drives so they no longer have SATA connection, so I couldn't even get my data off if I were to crack open the casing. …
- Written by Mallory F from Austin
24 of 27 people found this useful
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Just What I Needed.
Perfect for large-file projects such as working with Photoshop or Logic. Just drag and drop. You can also use this external drive for Time Machine, but I chose not to and just to use it for more memory. …
- Written by Jon V from Antelope
20 of 22 people found this useful
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Plenty of Room but Horrible Connector
I purchased this product because I had to have work done to my Macbook and I didn't want to lose any information. At first I loved the fact that all 30k images and the folders of files I have fit in this little drive and I still had room. Overall this has been a great product so far (7 Months Old). My problem with this product is the connector, the USB side works just fine...but the connector to the actual external hard drive is horrible. Any little move and it disconnects, I don't know if this is just with mine but it is really annoying and I try my hardest not to use it while connected. …
- Written by Jay P from Whittier
37 of 41 people found this useful
Questions & Answers
Answers from the community
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is this compatible with Mac Air?
- Asked by Ian P
- May 14, 2013
No answers yet
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Will the My Passport for Mac work on iPad 3?
- Asked by Craig H from Valencia
- May 5, 2013
No answers yet
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can I back up 2 different computers with 1 hard drive?
- Asked by Gary C from New Canaan
- Apr 6, 2013
Answer
Yes you can. I back up both my iMac and MacBook Pro with one of these. I split the drive into 2 part itions for this. …
- Answered by Frits D from Repentigny
- Apr 12, 2013
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Can I use this for my imac at home? I bought mine in 2009
- Asked by Karen D from Pleasanton
- Mar 10, 2013
Answer
Yes, you can use it with your 2009 iMac.
The iMac 2009 specifications indicate:
- One FireWire 8 00 port
- Total of six USB 2.0 ports: four ports on computer, two ports on wired keyboard.
Of those four USB 2.0 ports on the rear of your iMac, One of them can be used to power and use this WD 2TB drive. Just realize that you won't be achieving the super fast USB 3.0 speeds because the 2009 iMac doesn't support USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s max.), only the slower USB 2.0 (480Mb/s max.). But for nearly everyone out there, USB 2.0 is still fast enough (especially for music & picture storage or a Time Machine backup) …- Answered by David C from Beaumont
- Mar 13, 2013
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Specs say:Power Power Source: External power supply Does this mean it needs to be plugged into an outlet vs running off just the USB?
- Asked by Vicky N from Helotes
- Jan 14, 2013
Answer
No need to connect to power source.
- Answered by Wendy V from Brunswick West
- Mar 4, 2013
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Will this also work on a PC?
- Asked by David L from Armidale
- Jan 3, 2013
