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    Western Digital Passport vs Elite

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by magikarpgo, Dec 2, 2009.

  1. magikarpgo

    magikarpgo Notebook Enthusiast

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    What is the big difference between the wd passport and the elite version? and why does everyone hate the new passports?

    Thanks!
     
    magikarpgo, Dec 2, 2009
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The new passports have a new software pre-installed that makes the computer recognize the drive as cd drive mount...kinda annoying if you ask me. But anyways, for starters, basic users will be able to be more organized with the software, but the rest of us, we can't take away the software, that's the main reason this portable drive is being canned.
     
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  4. magikarpgo

    magikarpgo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks!

    on the wd website, it says the elite has high capacity. what does this mean?
     
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    Also I think the Elites have a metallic case over the standard plastic Passports
     
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    you think it is worth buy the older elite over the older passport?
     
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I personally wouldn't spend the extra money.
     
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    why wouldnt yah?

    and thanks so much man!
     
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Because I don't feel the extra features are worth the cost since I don't use them.
     
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    what are the extra features?

    Is the casing of the elite much better than the passport?
     
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    See the link I put up in my first post and you can compare the difference passports...
     
    sgogeta4, Dec 2, 2009
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