WD 4TB My Book Studio External Hard Drive

All metal. Fast and secure.

WD's My Book Studio desktop hard drive features blazing-fast USB 3.0 performance, massive capacity, compatibility with Time Machine, and password protection all in a premium, aluminum enclosure that complements your Mac.
  • Premium performance for Mac with ultra-fast USB 3.0
  • Cool-to-the-touch aluminum enclosure
  • High-capacity storage for all of your digital life
  • Compatible with Time Machine
  • Password protection with hardware-based encryption
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Features

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Super-Speed USB 3.0 connectivity to the Mac makes this ideal for videographers, photographers, and other graphic professionals.

The WD My Book Studio desktop hard drive is an ideal complement for your Mac, delivering the amazing speed of USB 3.0, outstanding capacity, and the beauty of a high-quality aluminum enclosure. Along with Time Machine compatibility it provides password protection and hardware encryption to safeguard your data. This drive is the right choice for videographers, photographers, and other graphic professionals.

Highlights

  • Heat-dissipating, aluminum enclosure remains cool to the touch and takes up minimal space
  • Save and access data at top speeds with the high-performance, USB 3.0 connectivity
  • Plenty of room to store all the chapters of your digital life
  • Formatted HFS+ journaled so it works with your Mac OS X v10.6.5 or later system
  • Easily reformatted to work with Windows operating systems
  • Password protection and hardware-based encryption prevents unauthorized access to your data
  • Register your drive, run diagnostics, and more using WD Drive Utilities

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Delivers universal compatibility today and speed for tomorrow—use with high-speed USB 2.0 or step up to SuperSpeed USB 3.0.

Technical Specs

General

  • Other Features: Data Encryption,Kensington Port,Sleep Mode,Time Machine Compatible
  • Hard Drive Type: External

Power

  • Power Source: External power supply
  • AC Voltage: 100-240V

Dimension

  • Weight: 2.34 lb./1.06 kg
  • Height: 6.5 in./16.51 cm
  • Width: 1.9 in./4.83 cm
  • Length: 5.3 in./13.46 cm

Compatibility

Mac

  • OS X 10.6 or later
  • USB 3.0 port or USB 2.0 port*

What's in the Box?

  • WD My Book Studio desktop hard drive
  • USB cable
  • AC adapter
  • WD Security
  • WD Drive Utilities
  • Quick install guide

Manufacturer Information

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

Part Number

  • UPC or EAN No.: 718037802817
  • Mfr. Part Number: WDBCPZ0040HAL-NESN

Manufacturer Note

  • Note: * USB 3.0 port required for USB 3.0 speed and features
 

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Can you use a firewire with this product?
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  • May 13, 2013
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