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    WD MyBook external HDDs-differences between Pro, Premium, Essential

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by singalittlesong, Jun 13, 2007.

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    What are the main differences between the pro, premium and essential lines of Western Digital external hdds?
     
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    Thanks for that link, very helpful. what would you recommend? I'd just be using it as backup and to hold media files.
     
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    You can probably get a 500GB WD Essential (with only USB 2.0) for around $100 USD. I would recommend that :)
     
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    Thats probably what I'll go for :) The main benefit of Firewire vs USB is increased speed with FW right? All the ones I've used so far have been USB so I dont think I'll mind the USB speed. thanks!
     
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