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Western Digital My Book Essential 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive
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Digital Storage Capacity | 1024 GB |
Hard Disk Interface | USB 2.0 |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Brand | Western Digital |
Special Feature | Portable |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Desktop |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Installation Type | Plug In |
Color | Black |
About this item
- Installation is a snap because you don't really install this drive, you just plug it in and it's ready to use.
- Fits right in: Takes no more space than a paperback book. Collect two or more and they nest neatly together like volumes on a shelf.
- Our environmentally-friendly drive is designed to save power by going into standby mode after 10 minutes of inactivity.
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Storage Capacity | 5.0 | — | — | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Easy to use | 4.5 | — | — | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Tech Support | 4.2 | — | — | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Durability | — | — | — | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
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storage capacity | 1024 GB | 2 TB | 160 GB | 6 TB | 6 TB | 2 TB |
hardware interface | usb2.0 | usb | usb2.0 | usb3.0 | usb2.0, usb3.0 | usb3.0 |
compatible devices | Desktop | Laptop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop, Laptop | Desktop |
form factor | 3.5-inch | — | 3.5" External Hot-swappable | Desktop | Desktop | 3.5-inch |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 5.4 x 2.1 x 6.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.54 pounds |
Manufacturer | Western Digital |
ASIN | B000VZCEUI |
Item model number | WDH1U10000N |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #716 in External Hard Drives |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 28, 2008 |
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Product Description
Product description
If you only have one copy of your data, that data is at risk! Back it up safely and securely with this Western Digital My Book Essential 1 TB External Hard Drive! This WD10000H1U-00 external storage device will meet your storage needs with 1 TB of storage capacity in a compact and heat-resistant enclosure. This WDH1U10000N is perfect for movies, photos, music, and all of your other crucial data!This WD10000H1U-00 external drive features a high-speed USB 2.0 interface for maximum compatibility and fast data transfer speeds. This device is energy-efficient, too, turning itself on and off with your computer! With this WDH1U10000N external hard drive you'll be able to back up your files among multiple computers with ease! Secure your data with a reliable backup. Get your Western Digital My Book Essential 1 TB External Hard Drive now!
From the Manufacturer
Are you running out of hard drive capacity? Do you need to archive some important digital documents, photos, or music? The Western Digital WDH1U10000N My Book Essential Edition 2.0 1 TB external hard drive, which takes no more space than a paperback book, is the perfect solution. Collect two or more and they nest neatly together like volumes on a shelf.
My Book Essential Edition 2.0 is easy to set up and easy to use. Installation is a snap because you don't really install this drive, you just plug it in and it's ready to use. This external hard drive also turns itself on and off with your computer. It's ideal for anyone who needs instant storage for their important files or a digital photo collection.
A USB 2.0 connection is available for convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. The drive is also PC and Mac compatible: You can use the My Book Essential Edition with both PCs running Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista and Macs running OSX 10.4.8 or higher.
The My Book Essential Edition is backed by a 1-year limited warranty.
What It Holds:
- Up to 285,000 digital photos
- Up to 250,000 songs (MP3)
- Up to 25,000 songs (uncompressed CD quality)
- Up to 76 hours of Digital Video (DV)
- Up to 440 hours of DVD quality video
- Up to 120 hours of HD video
Product Features:
- Easy to set up, easy to use - Installation is a snap because you don't really install this drive, you just plug it in and it's ready to use.
- USB 2.0 interface - A simple connection that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers.
- Fits right in - Takes no more space than a paperback book. Collect two or more and they nest neatly together like volumes on a shelf.
- Smart and energy efficient - Turns itself on and off with your computer.
- PC and Mac compatible - Works with both Windows® 2000/XP/Vista and Mac® OS X 10.4.8 or later
Ideal for
- Instant storage
- Easy to use
- USB 2.0
- Saving and organizing your digital photo collection
System Requirements
- Available USB port
- Windows® 2000/XP/Vista™
- Mac® OS X 10.4.8 or later
Package Includes
- External hard drive
- USB cable
- AC adapter
- Quick Install Guide
Which external drive interface is the right choice: USB, FireWire, eSATA, or Gigabit Ethernet? The right choice depends on compatibility with your computer and how you want to use your device. First, look at the connections on your computer.
Note: For convenience and flexibility, choose a WD hard drive with both USB and FireWire interfaces
(available in dual and triple interface configurations) or with both USB and eSATA interfaces.
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Customers like the performance, ease of installation, quality and storage space of the hard drive. For example, they mention it works well, is easy to set up and use, and has good read/write capabilities. Some appreciate the value for money.
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Customers like the performance of the hard drive. For example, they say it works well, has worked fine, and has been dependible for the last year. It works great for recording movies and storing data. Some mention that it functions perfectly as a repository of backups and as if source drive. Running movies off of it works without stuttering and they have not experienced so much as glitch.
"...now been using this external hard drive for over 2 years and it still works flawlessly...." Read more
"...The drive has worked fine and been dependible for the last year. The 3 stars is because the technical support was not there...." Read more
"...well in terms of holding my data, hasn't crashed on me once, and works fine so far...." Read more
"...my WD almost 24/7 for the past two months and have not experienced so much as a glitch, much less total drive failure...." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the external hard drive to be easy. They mention that the included software is easy to work with, and the device is easily and quickly recognized by all devices. The formatting process is not hard to do and took only a few minutes. The drive is simplistic and takes no computer knowledge whatsoever. It is useable right out of the box and can be formatted and renamed to whatever you want.
"...this drive up to your receiver and getting it to work is very straightforward and simple...." Read more
"...I liked how it worked in the background, and was easy to set up. That was last week...." Read more
"...I would give this HD the best design in its category. Very simplistic, no buttons, small slit of blue LED in front.Out of the box..." Read more
"...PCs recognize each different drive separately and there is never any confusion or issue moving them from one PC to the other and no issues using..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the hard drive. They mention it's a good solid product, very reliable, and easy to use. They also appreciate the functional design and the fact that it works flawlessly. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...these units have been plug and play and very, very easy to use, very reliable...." Read more
"...The drive has worked fine and been dependible for the last year. The 3 stars is because the technical support was not there...." Read more
"...These drives are huge in capacity and cheap and reliable - so much so that I literally mirror every MyBook I by onto a second MyBook to protect..." Read more
"...All in all, a good solid product. I just wish it weren't made in China...." Read more
Customers like the storage space provided by the product. They say it is a great storage drive that provides flexible storage of key information, is excellent for storing multimedia content, and is great to expand the memory of any computer. Customers also say that it holds all their music and games without tying up the memory on their hard drive. They also say it's very useful to save big amount of data, like movies, series, and music. Overall, customers are satisfied with the storage capacity of the product and recommend it to others.
"...After a week of heavy usage I can report that the drive is Super--Treatment is nicely done, and it is very quiet...." Read more
"...and are pretty simple to use. These drives are huge in capacity and cheap and reliable - so much so that I literally mirror every MyBook I by onto..." Read more
"This is a decent backup drive to save your data on...." Read more
"...problems with lost data or error messages and I have no problem storing or transferring data to/from it...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the hard drive. They say it's an excellent value for a 1 TB HD, and an affordable means of backing up and storing files. Customers also mention that the hard drives are huge in capacity and cheap.
"...space, and are sure you will not be disconnecting it it is a good deal for the price." Read more
"...and are pretty simple to use. These drives are huge in capacity and cheap and reliable - so much so that I literally mirror every MyBook I by onto..." Read more
"...Overall it's a good deal. Lots of space for the price and it is very quiet...." Read more
"...would be that it's a fighter if I ever saw one, and it's definetley worth the asking price!" Read more
Customers like the noise of the product. They mention that it's extremely quiet, has fast access, and does not make any weird sounds. Some say that it works quietly and doesn't seem to heat up.
"...using it for your PC, Linux, Mac or your DVR is extremely reliable, quiet and fairly quick at processing information...." Read more
"...report that the drive is Super--Treatment is nicely done, and it is very quiet...." Read more
"...I listen to them and hear no noise at all. (It is very quiet in my home office; amazingly quiet in fact.)..." Read more
"...up in a row on a shelf, they do look very nice and neat, and run very quietly...." Read more
Customers like the size of the hard drive. They say it's small, quiet, and takes up very little desk space. Customers also say that it'll fit all their games with plenty of room to spare.
"...YesProsSlick shiny design, Consumer friendly, Compact and portable (1TB platter instead of 2x500GB)Cons..." Read more
"...I have used it for backup and it works beautifully. Very fast and massive.I have two complaints:1...." Read more
"...is the better solution since u dont need to strain ur PC, plus its portable and even goes to standby after few minutes of unuse...." Read more
"...The disks are very quiet and take very little desk space." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the speed of the external hard drive. Some mention that it's faster than any drive they have ever used, has very good read/write speeds, and has fast access. However, others say that it is a bit slow and slow to transfer large amounts of data.
"...I installed it the first day, and liked it. Not much slowing of the Computer operation, and it seemed to work as advertised...." Read more
"...You will notice a very slight delay when accessing recordings on the drive due to the fact that it has to process information much like a hard..." Read more
"...PerformanceI have used this for over a month and its performance is average...." Read more
"...The drive is quiet, fast (considering the fact it is USB), and reliable...." Read more
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I am going to focus on how it works with the Dish Network DVR because more and more people are buying external hard drives for this purpose and not many (if any) had reviewed this particular size when I purchased mine a month ago so I was unsure of how it would work. Dish Network states that the maximum external drive size that will work with their receivers is 750GB. That is typically true, except in the case of this Western Digital My Book. The reason for that is simply because most 1TB drives actually have 2 drives within one case. The MyBook only pulls from one drive inside of its case that does hold 1TB. The DVRs can not recognize 2 drives at one time, hence the reason anything that uses such technology isn't usable. I have now been using this My Book 1TB drive with the DVR for over a month and I have had zero problems sending recordings to the hard drive or from the hard drive back to the DVR. You can also access your recordings on the hard drive and play them from there, delete them or do anything with them that you would normally do on your Dish Network receiver. You will notice a very slight delay when accessing recordings on the drive due to the fact that it has to process information much like a hard drive on a PC would. Hooking this drive up to your receiver and getting it to work is very straightforward and simple. All you do is connect the USB 2.0 cable into the back of the hard drive and then into the back of your receiver. You will be prompted on screen to setup your new storage device and from there you just follow directions. Do keep in mind for those of you interested in expanding your DVR storage and purchasing this external drive that there will be a one time fee with Dish for $39.99 to activate service allowing you to use such storage.
This drive, whether you're using it for your PC, Linux, Mac or your DVR is extremely reliable, quiet and fairly quick at processing information. I highly recommend this drive to anyone who is considering it! I hope this review helps you.
***Update*** I have now been using this external hard drive for over 2 years and it still works flawlessly. I am so thankful I made this purchase since a couple of the Dish Network DVRs have failed but I had backed up any recordings that were important to me on the MyBook so nothing meaningful was lost. I could not recommend this purchase highly enough.
Now, for the Bad Ju-Ju mimeo Software. I installed it the first day, and liked it. Not much slowing of the Computer operation, and it seemed to work as advertised. I liked how it worked in the background, and was easy to set up. That was last week. Yesterday, after six day's usage I opened Quicken and my last two weeks of activity had disappeared. I had to re-enter it all again. What a hassle. I also printed a check and the printing was very small. I checked my settings, and they had not changed. The next time I opened Quicken it would not open at all. I removed it from the mimeo AutoSync Program, opened it from inner Quicken backup files, and all was well again. I just wasted a frustrating hour repairing a program that had given me no problems in 23 years of usage and many variations. So mimeo AutoSync was definitely to blame. Today I tried to open an important Spreadsheet that I have had for 6 years, and Windows said it no longer existed. It didn't. Poof! It just disappeared. It wasn't among the program's files, and it wasn't in the mimeo BackUp folder either. It was in both places yesterday. Today...Gone. Searches of all drives could not find it. I checked all my other Spreadsheets and an even larger and more important Spreadsheet was also gone. Poof! I cannot afford to lose data like this. I spent many hours rebuilding those two spreadsheets, and I know it was the mimeo Software that did it. I told them so when I uninstalled both programs, and it queried me on their site. All is smooth again with my computer, and I will be researching other BackUp Software.
In short, the My Book 1Tb USB Hard Drive is a beautiful Dream to behold, but the mimeo AutoBackup and AutoSync programs are Nightmares to avoid. Buy this Drive--you won't be sorry. Use the mimeo Software at your own risk.
Cheers,
DannyOh
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This drive isn't bad, but don't expect it to last longer than 2 years and make sure the data is backed up. 1 TB of data takes a while to backup and transfer.
Sams