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Manufacturer # WDH1U5000N
Our Stock # EP25070622
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Gain instant storage.

Small, simple, elegant, and very easy to use. Just plug it in, and you've got plenty of room to back up and save your valuable data, music, photos, and movies.

Are you running out of hard drive capacity? Do you need to archive some important digital documents, photos, or music? This elegant external hard drive, reminiscent of a book, is the perfect solution. It takes no more space than a paperback book. Collect two or more and they nest neatly together like volumes on a shelf.

What it holds:

  • Up to 142,000 digital photos
  • Up to 125,000 songs (MP3)
  • Up to 12,000 songs (uncompressed CD quality)
  • Up to 38 hours of Digital Video (DV)
  • Up to 200 hours of DVD quality video
  • Up to 60 hours of HD video

    Easy to set up, easy to use - Installation is a snap because you don't really install this drive, you just plug it in and it's ready to use.

    USB 2.0 interface - A simple connection that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers.

    Fits right in - Takes no more space than a paperback book. Collect two or more and they nest neatly together like volumes on a shelf.

    Smart and energy efficient - Turns itself on and off with your computer.

    PC and Mac compatible - Works with both Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Mac OS X 10.4.8 or later.

    Ideal for:

  • Instant storage
  • Easy to use
  • USB 2.0
  • Saving and organizing your digital photo collection

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    Serial Transfer Rate
  • USB 2.0 - Serial Bus Transfer Rate (USB 2.0) 480 Mbits/s (Max)

    Physical

  • Capacity 500 GB
  • Interface USB 2.0

    Dimensions

  • Height 6.5 Inches (Max) / Height 166 mm (Max)
  • Length 5.4 Inches (Max) / Length 137 mm (Max)
  • Width 2.1 Inches / Width 54 mm
  • Weight 2.5 Pounds / Weight 1.15 kg

    Environmental / Temperature

  • Operating 41 degrees F to 95 degrees F / Operating 5 degrees C to 35 degrees C
  • Non-operating -4 degrees F to 149 degrees F / Non-operating -20 degrees C to 65 degrees C

    Electrical / Power Dissipation

  • AC Input Voltage 100-240 VAC
  • AC Input Frequency 47-63 Hz

    System Requirements

  • Available USB port
  • Windows 2000/XP/Vista
  • Mac OS X 10.4.8 or later

  • External hard drive
  • USB cable
  • AC adapter
  • Quick Install Guide

  • Review Snapshot® by PowerReviews
    Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 500GB External Hard Drive
    Avg. Customer Rating:
     
    4.8 stars
    (based on 17 reviews)
    100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

    Pros:
    Easy to setup (16), Easy to use (16), Large capacity (14), Fast (12), Reliable (11)
    Best Uses:
    Additional storage (15), Back-up (15), File transfer (8), Video (8), Music (6)
    Describe Yourself:
    Power user (11), Casual user (4)
    Primary use:
    Personal (12), Business (5)
    Reviewed by 17 CustomersSort by:
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    Western Digital My Book Essential Editio
    By Chris Angel :) [@]Verified Reviewer from Panorama City CA on 10/14/2009
    Pros:
    Compact, Easy To Setup, Easy to use, High Capacity, Make a sexy design, Quiet
    Best Uses:
    Additional Storage, Backup, File Transfer, Good storage, Photo Storage, Video
    Describe Yourself:
    Power user
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 500GB External Hard Drive:

    Its easy and good to use personally when it terms in storage of your good files... thanks to the Western Digital.. [@]

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    This External HD ROCKS !!!
    By Kamara Alleyne PhotographyVerified Buyer from SVG on 12/19/2008
    Pros:
    Easy To Setup, Easy to use, Fast, High Capacity, Quiet, Reliable
    Best Uses:
    Additional Storage, Backup, Photo Storage
    Describe Yourself:
    Power user
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 500GB External Hard Drive:

    As a photographer, having multiple modes of data protection/backup is integral. I have greater confidence in my digital workflow now.
    I shoot, backup, edit then backup again.
    Works great for me.
    Perfect solution.

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    Safe, sound and simple
    By shutterpupVerified Buyer from Michigan, USA on 12/16/2008
    Pros:
    Compact, Easy To Setup, Easy to use, High Capacity, Portable
    Best Uses:
    Additional Storage, Backup
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 500GB External Hard Drive:

    An inexpensive and safe way to store client as well as personal files and photographic images

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    What a price!
    By JCTVerified Buyer from Clearfield, UT on 12/2/2008
    Pros:
    Easy To Setup, Easy to use, Fast, High Capacity, Quiet, Reliable
    Cons:
    No Power Switch
    Best Uses:
    Additional Storage, Backup, Photo Storage
    Describe Yourself:
    Power user
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 500GB External Hard Drive:

    True plug and play on my iMac! Doubles my storage capacity for [$]

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    I would buy this product again and again
    By NewguyVerified Buyer from Neptune Beach, FL on 11/18/2008
    Pros:
    Easy To Setup, Easy to use, Fast, High Capacity, Portable, Reliable
    Best Uses:
    Additional Storage, Backup, Video
    Describe Yourself:
    Casual user
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 500GB External Hard Drive:

    I use it to backup my personal videos and pictures. It frees up a lot of room on my computer.

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    This Baby Rocks
    By Kamara Alleyne PhotographyVerified Buyer from Miami, FL on 11/5/2008
    Pros:
    Easy To Setup, Easy to use, Fast, High Capacity, Portable, Reliable
    Best Uses:
    Additional Storage, Backup
    Describe Yourself:
    Power user
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 500GB External Hard Drive:

    I now have more confidence because I have a reliable, safe and easy to use storage solution.
    These are crazy days and anything can happen, so I ALWAYS backup to keep everything safe.
    Two Thumbs and Two Big Toes UP

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    Love this product
    By PZVerified Reviewer from Liberty Hill, SC on 10/15/2008
    Pros:
    Easy To Setup, Easy to use, Fast, Reliable
    Best Uses:
    Additional Storage, File Transfer
    Describe Yourself:
    Casual user
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 500GB External Hard Drive:

    This is great - transferred all my photos from my hard drive in a snap. It's easy to use, quick file transfers. Doesn't take up much space. Great addition to my system.

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    great product
    By dayhikerVerified Buyer from smithfield, utah on 10/14/2008
    Pros:
    Easy To Setup, Easy to use, Fast, High Capacity, Reliable
    Best Uses:
    Additional Storage, Backup, File Transfer, Music, Video
    Describe Yourself:
    Power user
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 500GB External Hard Drive:

    this is my second large storage hard drive and i love it. they have both been My Books by Western Digital

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    My Book Saved My Business!
    By Rulukn4meVerified Buyer from San Antonio, Tx on 9/29/2008
    Pros:
    Easy To Setup, Easy to use, Fast, High Capacity, Portable, Reliable
    Best Uses:
    Additional Storage, Backup, File Transfer, Music, Video
    Describe Yourself:
    Power user
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 500GB External Hard Drive:

    I love it! I almost waited too late to get an External Hard Drive.... My system was too full and started to freeze up on me....I have over 3 years of Business files that Are Crucial to the continuance of my Small Business. Thank God I found one at a Really Affordable price here on RitzCamera.com

    Thanks you, Ritz!

    Your newest loyal Customer!

    rg

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    My Book delivers as advertised
    By curtscoolVerified Buyer from Santa Cruz CA on 9/25/2008
    Pros:
    Easy To Setup, Easy to use, Fast, High Capacity
    Best Uses:
    Additional Storage, Backup
    Describe Yourself:
    Power user
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 500GB External Hard Drive:

    I use this product to store my thousands of digital photographs. I had been looking for a reliable backup tool and this fits the bill. I also like the trial software for the automatic backup which I will be purchasing after the 30 days.

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