Included WD Discovery™ software lets you connect to popular social media and cloud storage services like Facebook, Instagram, Dropbox and Google Drive™ so you can import your photos, videos and docs to the My Passport for Mac drive to help preserve your online life. My Passport for Mac portable storage is ready to use out of the box so you can start transferring files, saving your memories and backing up right away. It comes with WD Discovery software for WD Security to help protect your data and is compatible with Apple Time Machine.
Preformatted exFAT for compatibility with Windows and Mac straight out of the box, the 1TB My Passport USB 3.1 Gen 2 External SSD from WD delivers fast read speeds of up to 540 MB/s, thanks to the USB 3.1 Gen 2 bus, which is also known as USB 3.1. While built with a USB Type-C interface and bundled with a USB Type-C cable, a USB Type-C to Type-A adapter is included for greater compatibility. WD also designed this drive to be both physically and digitally secure, as it keeps itself cool, can withstand drops from height of up to 6.5', and thanks to WD Security software, your data can be protected with both a password and built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption. Power is provided by the USB bus, meaning that no other cables or external power supplies are required. Please be aware that some functionality, such as backing up via Apple Time Machine, as well as compatibility with other operating systems, may require a reformat. Protection is provided by a limited 3-year warranty. General Features Read Speeds up to 540 MB/s This My Passport SSD features read speeds of up to 540 MB/s using the USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port to rapidly transfer data.
Its speed gives the performance needed to help run virtual machines on your computer. Hardware Encryption Store growing content on this My Passport SSD to alleviate limited internal storage space. You can set a password to help keep it protected with built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with WD Security software.
Technology Built for Windows or Mac, this My Passport SSD is compatible with USB Type-C and USB Type-A ports. It's USB Type-C ready to reach read speeds up to 540 MB/s. Also, it uses USB 3.1 Gen 2 bus and is compatible USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0, as well as the USB Type-A interface. WD Reliability Built to withstand a drop of up to 6.5', the My Passport SSD is engineered from the ground up by Western Digital to be a quality drive, inside and out, and to deliver reliable performance. Automatic Backup Included WD Backup software makes it easy to automatically back up high-capacity files to your drive or a Dropbox cloud service account.
Set it and forget it! Backups are also compatible with Apple Time Machine (requires reformatting). User-Friendly My Passport SSD portable storage is ready to use out of the box. Whether you're backing up work docs or saving large media files, just plug it in and start transferring right away. Windows & Mac This SSD is compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, and 7, plus macOS High Sierra, Sierra or El Capitan.
Reformatting may be required for other operating systems. Storage Capacity 1 TB Connection Interface 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (USB Type-C) Maximum Read Speed 540 MB/s Pre-Format exFAT Encryption 256-Bit AES Type Solid-State Drive Form Factor M.2 Security Features Password Protection Bus Power USB Cooling System Passive Environmental Resistance Shock Operating Temperature 41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C Storage Temperature -4 to 149°F / -20 to 65°C Dimensions (L x W x H) 3.5 x 1.8 x 0.4' / 88.9 x 45.7 x 10.2 mm Package Weight 0.25 lb Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 5.1 x 4.0 x 1.3'.
• Pros Compact. Large storage capacity. Automatic backup software included. Supports 256-bit AES hardware encryption.
High price per gigabyte value. • Cons Flashy design might not appeal to everyone. Lacks cloud storage options. • Bottom Line The 4TB Western Digital My Passport is a solid portable hard drive that combines capacity and value with funky design and good performance. Are the modern equivalent of the stacks of cardboard boxes full of photos, documents, and videos that once crowded your garage—but way more space efficient. Options like the Western Digital My Passport pack enough storage and are small enough that you'd be able to comfortably carry your entire life in your pocket or purse.
The 4TB version ($159.99) of the new 2016 design doesn't quite beat out the, our Editors' Choice for portable drives, in terms of cost, cloud storage, or performance, but it does its job well and its design adds a bright pop of color and personality. Design and Features This time around, Western Digital has opted for sort of a Dr.
USB 3.0 Micro Cable, ITANDA 2-Pack 3.3ft USB 3.0 A to Micro B Cable Charger Compatible with Samsung Galaxy S5, Note 3, Note Pro 12.2, WD Western Digital My Passport and Elements Hard Drives. Compatible with USB-C and USB-A devices, My Passport for Mac comes equipped to connect with today's latest technology. Designed to fit in the palm of your hand, there’s plenty of space to store a massive amount of photos, videos, music and documents. My passport for mac usb c cable.