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    Western Digital My Passport Essential 250GB

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Asdamine, Mar 30, 2009.

  1. Asdamine

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    I am using the 500G one. It took about 2.5 hours to transfer about 36G of pictures and songs and other stuff to my computer, I think it is doing ok. It is sturdy and has a gloss look, tends to get finger prints easily, but the whole thing is quite solid, and light, so I think it is a good external drive.
     
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    Yeah I've heard a lot of good things about WD, so I'm really tempted to get this one since it's only £50-ish for 250GB. Speed and transfer rate is a non-issue for me, as long as it can last and work without fuss I'll be going for it.
     
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  4. Cin'

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    I have the 500GB also..It cost me about $90.. :D

    It worked well when I was backing up all my files off my lappy and doing a clean install. And, it's great for storage, etc :D The file transfer went smooth & easy! ;)

    WD is a great, reliable brand!


    Cin ;) :)
     
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    $90 for 500GB?! That was quite a bargain you got there! Amazon is just about the only site I'm confident in shopping from, and a 500GB drive would cost about twice as much here across the pond. Though I reckon 250GB would suit me just fine. :)
     
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    Yeah, I got it from Dell (thru my EPP Rep) and he price matched, and added my applicable discounts :D...I got very lucky! A very good deal, indeed!

    I think you will be very happy with 250GB...That prob's would've worked for me, but this deal was to hard to pass up! ;)


    Cin ;) :)
     
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    Just ordered a 250GB, with free delivery (wohoo!). Should be arriving in a week's time.

    Thanks very much guys for the help. :)
     
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    Great! I feel you will be very pleased with it! :D
    Did you see the nice cases you can get for them? ;)


    Cin ;) :)
     
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    Yeah I saw those, but I already got a nice little suede pouch from my old 80GB Fujitsu drive, which I thought should go nicely with the new one when it arrives. :D

    However I do like the one that has a little compartment underneath for cables and stuff.
     
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  11. built

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    It's sexy little drive. ;)

    I have three of them (500GB variety).

    As well as numerous Toshibas and Seagates.

    Portables are GREAT for carrying on movies and music. Best to get two,though, and back up one.
     
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