Top Black WD My Passport 1TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Review

The "WD My Passport 1TB" offers high capacity in a sleek portable drive. WD My Passport 1TB features ultra-fast USB 3.0 connectivity; automatic, backup software; and password protection and hardware encryption to help protect your files from unauthorized use with plenty of room to store all your files.

Product Features of WD My Passport 1TB

• Capacity: 1 TB
• Color: Black
• Sleek, compact design
• Automatic backup software
• Password protection and hardware encryption
• Data Transfer Rate on USB up to 5 Gbps
• 2-Year Limited Warranty
• Serial Bus Transfer Rate (USB 3.0)5 Gb/s (Max)
• Price: $107.90, see sale price.

When connected to a USB 3.0 port, WD My Passport 1TB lets you access and save files in blazing speed. Reduce transfer time by up to 3 times when compared to USB 2.0 transfer rates. With this single drive you get compatibility with your USB 2.0 devices today and the ultra-fast speed of USB 3.0 when you’re ready to step up to the next generation.

By Steve - Boston, Amazon Verified Purchase

I have had Western Digital My Passport drives since they came out with the 100GB Version. I still have several older ones, but was looking for more space for work. Of course, I jumped at the opportunity to own another. Unfortunately, that was my mistake. This is specific to the 1.5TB version

For whatever reason, I am getting the same issues as many, where the drive will work for a period of time, then the computer will no longer recognize it. After unplugging and trying again, it will work on and off intermittently. First thought: defective. So, I go and buy one locally (first was purchased at Amazon). Same issue. Tried different cables and still no luck. Tried four different computers in total. Each time, would work for a while, then stop.

I work in technology, so I'm not a stranger to troubleshooting issues. This is my conjecture, but based on the findings I've had, I believe Western Digital has an overheating problem. Case gets hot when transferring a lot of data and all of a sudden, no longer recognized by the system. Usually, that means a larger problem.

It's sad, because the only option above 1TB right now are these drives, but I'm a little too gun shy based on early performance to trust my data to these drives.

For anyone interested, I've decided to go with the AcomData dual enclosure and 2 1TB drives. Once I have had a week to play with it, I will be posting reviews online. And rest assured WD, I did not purchase your drives for this new time around!

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New Seagate Wireless Plus STCK1000100 with Built-In Wi-Fi Streaming 1 TB Review

Now with "Seagate Wireless Plus" you can enjoy your media and access your files without wires or Internet. Seagate Wireless Plus battery-powered mobile storage device creates its own Wi-Fi network, so you can wirelessly stream your media and files to your tablet or smartphone on-the-go and off-the-grid. The free Seagate Media app for iOS, Kindle Fire and Android makes it easy to navigate and enjoy your media whenever you go.

Product Features of Seagate Wireless Plus

• Wireless Plus has its own Wi-Fi network, so you can wirelessly stream your media and files to your tablet or smartphone on-the-go and off-the-grid
• The free Seagate Media app for iOS and Android makes it easy to navigate and enjoy content wherever you go
• 1TB of built-in storage, which means you can load up to 500 movies or thousands of songs, photos and documents
• Allows up to eight tablets and smartphones to access and store content at the same time
• Wireless Plus creates its own Wi-Fi network, so there is no need for an Internet connection and you don't have to use your data plan
• Download movies and other media to your device, so you can enjoy your content later, when not connected to Wireless Plus
• Game consoles, smart TVs, connected Blu-ray players and other DLNA devices can access the content on Wireless Plus whenever you have it connected to your home network via Wi-Fi
• Price: $249.99, see sale price.

With Seagate Wireless Plus, you can enjoy your media and access your files without wires or the Internet. This mobile storage device broadcasts its own Wi-Fi network, so you can wirelessly stream your media and files to your tablet or smartphone on-the-go and off-the-grid. The free Seagate Media app for iOS and Android makes it easy to navigate and enjoy content wherever you go.

Forget about having to choose which files to load onto your tablet or smartphone before a trip. Bring it all with you! Wireless Plus has 1TB of built-in storage, which means you can load up to 500 movies or thousands of songs, photos and documents1. Simply drag-and-drop to load files wirelessly from your PC or Mac computer or use the USB 3.0 adapter to load files up to 10× faster than Wi-Fi N. Wireless Plus allows up to eight tablets and smartphones to access and store content at the same time. Leave it in your bag, set it on the table, place it anywhere in the car with a range of up to 150ft you’ll never feel tethered to your storage. Best of all, by creating its own Wi-Fi network, there is no need for an Internet connection and you don’t have to use your data plan. System Requirements: Wi-Fi enabled devices with a Web browser, iOS 4.3 or higher, Android 2.3 or higher, or Kindle Fire Computer: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista , Windows XP, Mac OS X 10.6 or higher. Inside the Box: Seagate Wireless Plus mobile device storage USB-to-DC cable, USB 3.0 adapter with detachable USB 3.0 cable, Quick start guide, Compact USB wall charger, 3-year limited warranty.

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