Western Digital My Book Essential 2 TB External Hard Drive

About this item

The world's number one selling hard drive now offers high capacity storage with both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectivity
for compatibility today and speed for the future. Put your digital life on the high capacity WDBACW0020HBK-NESN
My Book Essential external hard drive. Designed to last with both WD quality and reliability plus USB 3.0 connectivity
for next-generation speed.

What's Included With This Item

Western Digital My Book Essential 2 TB External Hard Drive
WD SmartWare Software
USB Cable
Quick Install Guide
Western Digital Warranty

Key Features

Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility: A single drive with universal compatibility today and next-generation
speed for tomorrow. Use it with USB 2.0 now and step up to USB 3.0 speed when you're ready

Up to 3x faster transfer rates: When connected to a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port this drive lets you access and save
files up to 3 times faster than USB 2.0. Transfer a 2-hour HD movie in just 3 minutes instead of 13 minutes

WD SmartWare software: You're in control of your backup. Install all the features, select just the components you
need, or if you prefer, choose not to use the software at all

Automatic, continuous backup: Works quietly in the background to protect your data using minimal PC resources.
Whenever you add or change a file it's instantly backed up

Password protection for privacy: Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized
access with password protection and encryption

Planet friendly: Designed a small box to minimize waste and used recycled material


Technical Specs

Storage Capacity: 2TB
Interface Dual Compatibility: USB 3.0 and USB 2.0
Power Dissipation: AC Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC
AC Input Frequency: 47-63 Hz
Dimensions(H x D): 6.50 x 5.3in / 165 x 135mm
Compatibility: Formatted NTFS

Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Requires reformatting for Mac OS X Leopard, Snow Leopard