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| Western Digital My Passport Essential 320GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive (Midnight Black) | 
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| Brand: Western Digital
Category: CE
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $110.00
You Save: $89.99 (45%)
New (35) Used (2) from $110.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  169 reviews
Sales Rank: 7
Color: Midnight Black
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
System Memory: 2
Hard Drive Size: 320
Clothing Size: 320 GB
Size: 320GB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5 x 3.1 x 0.6
nv:Capacity (GB): 320
Interface: USB 2.0
Spindle Speed (RPM): 5400
Average Seek (msec): <12
Track-to-Track Seek Time (typical read, ms): 2.0
Access Time: 5.0 ms
Data Transfer Rate on USB 2.0: Up to 480 Mb/sec
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: WDME3200TN
Model: WDME3200TN
UPC: 718037729374
EAN: 0718037729374
ASIN: B0012GQZZU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Recommended buy August 13, 2008
I needed this external hard drive because it's portable and convenient plus my macbook's internal hard drive had too little space. It's very easy to use (just plug and it works!) and should have more than enough memory for everyday needs (pictures, videos, etc.). The pleasing aesthetic is also a plus!
 Wrap it with bubble plastic, glue the usb cable in AND glue it in your PC as well. August 12, 2008
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
Why? Because I accidentally removed it from my computer while transferring data. So what, you may say - you get yourself some corrupted files.
No, all I got was physically damage sections in my hard drive. In other words, it rendered my Western MyPassport 320gb pretty much USELESS.
Well, I know I'm not supposed to remove it without properly ejecting it. But it wasn't my fault. It wouldn't be my fault either if by any chances the power went down, or my computer froze. Now, physically damage the hard drive for that? My computer froze and shut down a dozen times and it's internal hard drive is still doing fine thank you very much.
It would make a fine HDD - it's size is just right (not much bigger than an iPhone, not too small to lose it around the house). 320gb is a fair enough amount for my backups. Looks nice.
But now a few other cons to it: it scratches (its plastic case) too easily and the usb cable is SHORT. At least is a common usb cable, but then again, it should have come with a larger one so I wouldn't have disconnected it accidentally thanks to its freaking short cable.
After that incident, I tried to format it. You name it. I tried using its own recovery software - it wouldn't pass the initial tests - too much sectors were damaged. I tried formating it both Mac OS Extended Journaled and FAT32. I tried NTFS. Results: it would work for a few files, then after a large one it would simply crash. Or after a week or so of use, suddenly the data were all lost and it would tell "The Hard disk is in use and cannot be ejected". Oh great.
I tried to write 0s (zeroes) on it. I tried the secure erase (7 times writing zeroes on it). I even tried 32 times-secure erasing process. It wouldn't pass the first 10% - too much damaged sectors. Now, for a simply and accidental removal? I mean, come on! A freaking flash drive can be removed without being ejected and still work fine. Any other kind of removable usb gadget can be without any physical harm. It could simply lose its system files or something. It could have just fragmented the files. But no...
I'm not here to rant about whether the warranty policy should be and even if I had returned it I wouldn't be happy with this purchase. And that's what my review is about - an unfortunate purchase. I was expecting more from this, a bit more reliable than it actually is.
Again, if you wanna buy this, make sure you put it on an altar away from hands, dogs and natural phenomena such as wind, fire and rain. And make sure you use a super-duper long range usb cable glued on both ends - glue it on your HDD and on your computer. Don't ever, never, for any reason, even being your power, remove this piece of junk from your computer without ejecting it first. And if by any chances it freezes or corrupt data while using it and then it tells you that "USB Mass Storage is in use and C A N N O T be ejected", well my friend I wish you good luck. You never know what lies ahead with this worthless piece of junk.
Yahoo Shiny August 11, 2008
I bought this drive because my laptop has a 60gb hard drive and I needed some extra space so I was hoping to find something in the $50 range but then I saw this and knowing western digital as a name brand I bought it. It came in just a few days and when I looked in the case I saw a solid black hard drive then I opened the case to find a shiny black thing with the equivalent shininess of a mirror! You almost feel like you shouldn't touch it or that they should include a cleaning cloth. It also contains a 6 inch USB cable. When you plug it in for the first time on a Windows XP a window will popup and ask you what you want to do with the drive. I recommend that you run the software provided. It opens up WD Sync which is quite helpful as it is part backup part storage. I selected my files and clicked sync then suddenly I get the message Power Surge on USB port. So I tried it again in a different port and I worked fine. I recommend this drive to anyone who needs backup and storage on the same drive.
Makes My Life A Lot Easier August 11, 2008
I love this product, its so easy to use and makes my life so much easier. I am able to plug into any of my three computers and have all of my information right there! I couldn't live without it.
Nice Backup Drive August 11, 2008
This is a great backup drive. It works perfectly with Time Machine, which is all I use it for. It only has a USB mini jack, which is part of the simplicity that makes it great.
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