Western Digital My Passport Elite 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive (Titanium)

by Western Digital

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 3.1 x 0.6 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0015LTBG2
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: WDML3200TN
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 22, 2003

Product Description

Color: Titanium

Western Digital Passport Elite 320GB Portable USB Drive-Titanium

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my best investments, June 25, 2008

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Gustav Godoy Caches "Gustavo "Teddy" ... (Argentina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Western Digital My Passport Elite 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive (Titanium) (Personal Computers)

This is an excellent product. I was needing to backup al my Cds collection (over 2500 CDs) an this drive helps me in all. The speed is good, the usability incredible. The only tip that I post for all the future users of this item is "Don't use the soft included in the HDD" Just plug and play the drive and use it with the Windows explorer with copy and paste. Following this tip the use is easy and simple as ABC.
I'm very happy with my new HDD.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent mobile storage, September 30, 2008

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midnight821 (Kentucky) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Western Digital My Passport Elite 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive (Titanium) (Personal Computers)

I have owned several Western Digital Passport drives and a few other mobile drive brands. This drive is great for backups, as you can hook it up fast without a power supply and store it anywhere. Put it in your briefcase, put it in your safe, take it with you anywhere and keep a copy of your data. It is almost pocket-size and the only thing you have to keep with you is a short USB cable. Some people consider the short cable that's included to be too short, but it's mobile!

Some owners have commented on needing a power adapter or extra usb cable for it, but I've never had that issue. I've used it on multiple desktops and multiple laptops with no issues at all, but you'll have to try it on your own system.

The surface of the Passports can be easy to scratch if you throw it around or keep it in your bag with other items. That would be my only complaint, but it doesn't really bother to me.

All WD Passports that I've owned, including this one, have stood up very well. I've never had a drive failure, the transfer speed is always quick, and the case is very sturdy. I have these drives everywhere, because of their mobility and performance. You can't beat them!

The speed is very responsive. I've used it on an XP and Vista machine and both have copied data to it fairly quick. I haven't performed tests on it, but it always gets the job done for me. The 320GB version is a great upgrade on the previous Passport models.

Check back often for pricing. Amazon and other retailers change the prices of the WD Passport drives all the time!

30 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the price premium over the lower cost model, October 20, 2008

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Jerry Saperstein (Evanston, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Western Digital My Passport Elite 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive (Titanium) (Personal Computers)

They charge substantially more for this model than for the Western Digital WDME3200TN My Passport Essential 320GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive (Midnight Black).

What do you get for the extra money?

Nothing of significance or even substantive value.

A somewhat burnished case finish which adds nothing.

A drive activity diode which adds nothing.

A cheap cloth pouch which adds nothing.

Stick with the "My Essential" model that offers the same functionality at a lower price. The My Essential model is worthy of 5-stars. The Elite delivers nothing for the extra money.

Jerry

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