

- #WD MY BOOK ESSENTIAL 1TB EXTERNAL HARDDRIVE NO CD#
- #WD MY BOOK ESSENTIAL 1TB EXTERNAL HARDDRIVE PLUS#
Also it turns off automatically when your computer shuts down. I prefer the program, it prompts you when you can turn it off and shuts off automatically.

#WD MY BOOK ESSENTIAL 1TB EXTERNAL HARDDRIVE PLUS#
Plus once its plugged into your computer, you can turn if off or on with the push button or use the program to turn it off. I know some people were complaing about not being able to turn on the HD without plugging the USB into a computer, but why would you want it turned on if it wasn't? I think its a great security ability that the HD only turns on when its plugged in because it reduces any chance of leaving it on by accident, you know heat. Design looks cool, not as thin as the other HD i've seen, but cool nevertheless.Ĭons: Nothing I can think of.
#WD MY BOOK ESSENTIAL 1TB EXTERNAL HARDDRIVE NO CD#
No CD required, once you plug the USB in, it installs all software for you automatically, the add-ons like google stuff are optional to install. If you have any problems, I highly recommend you read the manual, has all the answer you need there. No heat issues, quiet, sturdy, and easy to use. Its once after you formatt it to NTFS that you'll end up with about 300gigs. The HD itself is ready to go out of the box with 320gigs in FAT32 formatt. You can turn it on and off anytime you want once its plugged into your computer. People seem to not know for some reason but there is a power button right on the front of the HD, the button is the circle green light.

Pros: Everyone this is an excellent external HD for those who want to backup or need that extra space without putting a hole in your wallet. High quality hard drive - Inside the case is an exceptionally fast, ultra quiet, cool-running hard drive from Western Digital.įree Google software - Search your drive, manage your photos, and simplify Web searches with included Google software.Īdditional Information Date First Available Smart design - The elegant case, iconic of a book, takes up less space on your desk, stacks horizontally, and allows two or more drives to stand neatly together like volumes on a shelf. Intelligent drive management features - The My Book drive turns itself on and off with your computer Plug it into your computer's USB 2.0 port and start saving. Learn more about the Western Digital WDG1U3200N Model BrandĮasy to set up, easy to use - This drive is all about simplicity.
