WD 500GB My Passport Edge for Mac USB 3.0 Hard Drive
WD 500GB My Passport Edge for Mac USB 3.0 Hard Drive
Product Information
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Overview
The WD My Passport Edge for Mac is an ultra-slim, all-metal design—just 11mm thick—with plenty of capacity for your important digital content.
Remarkable performance
When you connect it to a USB 3.0, this portable drive lets you access and save files with amazing speed. In fact, it potentially reduces transfer time by up to three times when compared to USB 2.0 transfer rates.*
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.
Safety and security
The all-metal design protects the drive inside. Plus the WD Security utility lets you set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to help protect your files from unauthorized use or access.
Drive utilities
Register your drive, set drive timer, run diagnostics, and more using WD Drive Utilities. And compatibility with Apple Time Machine means the drive works with your Mac right out of the box.
USB-powered
Powered directly from the USB port on your Mac. No separate power supply is needed.
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Highlights
- Ultra-slim, all-metal design with plenty of storage
- Blazing-fast data transfers with USB 3.0 interface
- Compatibility with Apple Time Machine
- Password protection and hardware encryption
- Bus powered
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Did you notice?
The WD Security utility lets you set password protection and hardware encryption to help protect your files from unauthorized use or access. -
Apple Recommends For
Back up the files on your Mac with USB 3.0 speeds wherever you go. -
What's in the Box?
- WD My Passport Edge for Mac Hard Drive
- USB cable
- WD Security software
- WD Drive Utilities software
- Quick install guide
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Tech Specs
- Connections : USB 2.0,USB 3.0
- Height : 0.4 in./1.1 cm
- Width : 3.37 in./8.5 cm
- Weight : 1.1 oz./31 g
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System Requirements
Mac
- Mac OS X Lion or Mountain Lion
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Manufacturer Information
Part Number
- Mfr. Part Number : WDBJBH5000ABK-NESN
- UPC or EAN No. : 718037801667
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 years
Manufacturer Note
- *Performance may vary based on user's hardware and system configuration.
Ratings & Reviews
Questions & Answers
Answers from the community
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does this device have plug+play feature?
- Asked by Jon H from Como
- Dec 17, 2012
Answer
It depends on what you mean by plug+play. It's formatted to work with the Mac right from the get go, and even if it wasn't Time Machine would still recognize it and format it to be compatible as soon as you plug it in. (Time Machine will do this with any external hard drive.)
There's nothing really to "play" so to speak, but if what you're asking is more along the lines of "Will my computer know to backup to this when I plug it in," then yes, Time Machine will automatically prompt you and ask what you'd like to do with the external hard drive as soon as you plug it in.
There may be manufacturer included software on the drive that will backup as well, but I would suggest sticking with Time Machine, it's your easiest bet and requires the least amount of setup.
Hope that helps. …- Answered by Aj F from Sparks
- Feb 11, 2013
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It this compatible with Snow Leopard - if not what is. Wanting backup drive for college student and don't want to go to expense of Time Capsule
- Asked by Thomas M from Sparks
- Nov 25, 2012
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