Western Digital 250 GB USB 2.0 and FireWire External Hard Drive (WDXF2500JBRNN)

by Western Digital

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001NA13M
• Item model number: WDXF2500JBRNN
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This powerful, feature-rich 250 GB Media Center from Western Digital combines a high-capacity USB 2.0/FireWire external hard drive, 8-in-1 memory card reader, and USB 2.0 hub for versatility and space-saving convenience. Dual-option Backup buttons let you choose automatic or on-the-spot backup. The front-mounted power button is equipped with Safe Shutdown, a WD-exclusive feature that ensures all data as been transferred before shutting down the drive. The elegant case can be positioned vertically or horizontally.

Ease of use, all-in-one convenience, and a high-speed hard drive make the Media Center an ideal external storage solution. Instantly increase storage capacity, easily download pictures from digital camera memory cards, DV camcorders, and MP3 players, or back up valuable data, music, photos, and movies.

Product Features

• 8-in-1 memory card reader
• Dual-option BackupÑautomatic or on-demand
• USB 2.0 hub with two ports; one conveniently located on the front for easy connection of USB peripherals such as a keychain drive, printer, keyboard, or mouse
• 7200 RPM rotational speed and 8 MB cache for maximum storage performance.
• Includes Dantz Retrospect Express backup software
• Built-in USB 2.0 hub for additional drive connections
• Two FireWire ports
• Front-mounted power button with Safe Shutdown for additional data protection
• Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motor for near-silent operation with WD's whisper-quiet hard drives
• Cool running ensured by an elegant, heat-dissipating case
• Vertical or horizontal placement
• Kensington security lock

Product Description

This powerful, feature-rich Media Center from Western Digital combines a high-capacity USB 2.0/FireWire external hard drive, 8-in-1 memory card reader, and USB 2.0 hub for versatility and space-saving convenience. Dual-option Backup buttons let you choose automatic or on-the-spot backup. The front-mounted power button is equipped with Safe Shutdown, a WD-exclusive feature that ensures all data as been transferred before shutting down the drive. The elegant case can be positioned vertically or horizontally. 8.9ms average seek time Includes Dantz Retrospect Express backup software Built-in USB 2.0 hub for additional drive connections Two IEEE1394 FireWire ports Front-mounted power button with Safe Shutdown for additional data protection Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motor for near-silent operation with WD's whisper-quiet hard drives Cool running ensured by an elegant, heat-dissipating case Vertical or horizontal placement Kensington security lock Requires available USB 1.1/2.0 or Firewire port on computer running Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP or Mac OS v9.2.2 or later or Mac OS X v.10.1.3 or later Dimensions - 8.61 (L) x 6.08 (W) x 1.74 (H)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good, roomy backup drives, October 26, 2004

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J. Sheth "poetry and code in my abode" (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Western Digital 250 GB USB 2.0 and FireWire External Hard Drive (WDXF2500JBRNN) (Personal Computers)

I bought this drive and it has not failed on me so far (knock on wood). It is spacious, with 250 gigabytes of space.

I had a Maxtor drive which broken down one day.

I guess that a small percentage of all drives - regardless of manufacturer - have a high chance of failing.

So far mine has not been one of them.

I might just buy one more, so I have two copies of my data.

(The firewire adapter cable did not work on my PC-compatible (i.e. non-Mac / differently shaped) firewire port. I suppose the included firewire cable is only meant for Macs. The USB cable worked fine for me.)

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy With Drive, Beware Fake Reviews, February 2, 2007

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B. Kramer (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Western Digital 250 GB USB 2.0 and FireWire External Hard Drive (WDXF2500JBRNN) (Personal Computers)

I have been very happy with this drive in the past month i've been using it. No problems. I should caution you that epharm and upset customer (2 of the 3 one star reviewers of this item) have posted around 8 negative reviews to WD hard drives that are copy and pasted identical. They obviously didn't buy 8 different drives and have the same experience, so it's likely either Maxtor or a disgruntled customer who had one bad experience with one drive and so is negatively reviewing them all.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Caveat Emptor, October 31, 2006

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foamer - See all my reviews

This review is from: Western Digital 250 GB USB 2.0 and FireWire External Hard Drive (WDXF2500JBRNN) (Personal Computers)

Before purchasing, I had read one Amazon reviewer's piece warning that their WD drive had a defective power cord connector that easily came unplugged from the back of the drive. Ignoring this warning, I went ahead and purchased one anyway. I had to learn the hard way that WD indeed has poor QC when it comes to something as simple as ensuring the power cord stays plugged in. This is no small matter, since a power disruption can easily lead to data loss or corruption. What made matters worse -- and motivated this review -- was the fact that WD support failed to respond to my email about the matter.

Poor support on top of poor QC. Buyer beware.