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My available USB ports are limited so I appreciate the fact that the My Passport Essential only requires one for data transfer and power.

Upon concluding my inspection of the unit’s exterior, I connect it to my PC (Windows XP) via the USB cord. A small Western Digital logo resides on the lower-right corner of the top and the USB port is just below that on the bottom edge. These soft edges and the fact that three of the sides are white instead of red give the illusion of a book or maybe a passport.Įxamining the shell of the drive does not uncover much. The majority of the edges on the drive are rounded. You can easily carry this portable hard drive in a pant or shirt pocket. I continue to become amazed at how electronic manufacturers are able to provide consumers large storage options in petite apparatuses. Western Digital offers the My Essential drive in eleven colors with the majority being extremely bright.Īfter I overcome the pleasant blur from the flamboyant color, I refocus on the physical characteristics of the unit. My drive is the Real Red color, which is extremely vibrant and definitely stands out in a sea of the normal bland grey and black tinted gadgets that I own. To be honest, my initial impression of the drive was the eye-catching color.

I actually received this device as a gift and thought I would share my findings in a product review. This review will cover the Western Digital My Passport Essential 320 GB portable external hard drive. They are a great investment as a backup tool or as a way to transport the valuable information stored in our computers. You might have purchased or received one as a gift for the holidays. The Gadgeteer has reviewed 3 portable external hard drives since the end of October.