WD 3TB My Passport Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0 Model WDBYFT0030BWT-WESN White
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Support USB 3.0. Comes with a back-up software.
There is really nothing special about this hard drive and that goes same for pretty much any hard drives out there.
CrystalDiskMark test results are as following.
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Sequential Read (Q= 32,T= 1) : 115.004 MB/s
Sequential Write (Q= 32,T= 1) : 114.545 MB/s
Random Read 4KiB (Q= 32,T= 1) : 0.623 MB/s [ 152.1 IOPS]
Random Write 4KiB (Q= 32,T= 1) : 1.460 MB/s [ 356.4 IOPS]
Sequential Read (T= 1) : 115.138 MB/s
Sequential Write (T= 1) : 114.716 MB/s
Random Read 4KiB (Q= 1,T= 1) : 0.506 MB/s [ 123.5 IOPS]
Random Write 4KiB (Q= 1,T= 1) : 1.362 MB/s [ 332.5 IOPS]
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Just a typical for current model hard drives.
There are 8 different color/finish you can choose from. Which makes this hard drive stand out more than others.
3 year warranty is great as many competitors have only 1 year warranty and hard drives, especially external ones tends to be more fragile.
The hard drive comes with built in hardware encryption. Which is big plus if you store sensitive data on your hard drive. It does require WD software installation though.
1TB not a large hard drive in today's standard, but it is slimmer than 2TB or larger models.
If 1TB is more than enough for your purpose, it will be a great choice. For video storage, I'd recommend larger models for just a little more.
None
As other reviewers have noted, it's plenty fast for a (presumably) 5400 RPM drive. Runs cool. Aesthetics are subjectively either a pro or con -- if you like Legos, you'll probably like the blue or yellow drive. Three-year warranty is certainly a plus.
Of dozens of hard drives, I've never received a DOA before, so must have been due for one. From reading reviews I understand that Dead on Arrival rates throughout the industry are 5 to 10%, which to me suggests that most hard drives aren't even tested before leaving the factory (though I don't know that for a fact). Whatever the cause, it's certainly annoying. Jump through all the hoops to get your RMA, drive to the UPS drop-off, and a week later receive a *Recertified* drive. That's right, you bought a new drive, but end up getting a used one.
While I love the drive encryption feature, it would be nice if you didn't have to install a program on your computer to activate it. After activating the encryption, I just uninstall the Drive Utilities program.
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Manufacturer Contact Info
Website: https://www.westerndigital.com/
Support Phone: 1-800-275-4932
Features & Details
- Auto backup with included WD Backup software
- Password protection with hardware encryption
- Reimagined design
- Easy to use
- Trusted drive built with WD reliability
- USB 3.0 port; USB 2.0 compatible
- 3-year limited warranty
Specifications
| Brand | WD |
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| Series | My Passport |
| Model | WDBYFT0030BWT-WESN |
| Color | White |
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| Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Capacity | 3TB |
| Features | Back Up Automatically The My Passport drive comes equipped with WD Backup software to help make sure your photos, videos, music and documents don't get lost. You can set it to run automatically to your schedule. Just pick the time and frequency to back up important files from your system onto your My Passport drive. Password Protection with Hardware Encryption The My Passport drive's built-in 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption with WD Security software helps keep your content private and safe. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password. You can also add a "return-if-found" message as the password prompt to help your My Passport drive find its way back to you if it ever accidentally gets left behind. Reimagined Design The bold, vibrant design of the My Passport drive is sure to stop you in your tracks. It is portable storage reimagined and gives you the opportunity to express yourself! Available in a wide range of beautiful colors, you can pick what complements your own personal style. Easy to Use My Passport 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 all the software you need to help protect all your data, including WD Backup and WD Security software. |
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| System Requirements | Formatted NTFS for Windows 10, 8.1 and 7 Reformatting may be required for other operating systems |
| Dimensions | 0.85" x 3.21" x 4.33" |
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| Weight | 0.54 lb. |
| Package Contents | Portable hard drive USB 3.0 cable WD Discovery software for WD Backup, WD Security and WD Drive Utilities Quick install guide |
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| First Listed on Newegg | October 13, 2016 |
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