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    Western Digital Elements 640GB HDD Difference From Passport?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by HTWingNut, Nov 29, 2009.

  1. HTWingNut

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    Does anyone know what the difference is between the Western Digital Elements vs. a Passport? It looks like it's slightly longer otherwise same dimensions. Only reason I ask is because you can get a 640GB Elements for $100US. A 500GB Passport costs $120.
     
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    The looks and software.
     
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    I believe the warranty is also different.
     
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    The USB connector should be different too. The new passports come with a micro-USB connector on the HD side. The elements still come with the mini-USB.
     
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    I thought the elements drives were desktop drives... the passport one is the 2.5 inch mobile drive?
     
    sean473, Nov 30, 2009
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    Hmmm, they seem to have changed the design. My portable elements have a rubber sock at each end as a sort of shock protection. I prefer the Elements from the Passports because of this.
     
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    HTWingNut, Dec 1, 2009
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