WD My Book USB 3.0 External Hard Drive 2TB
- 2048 GB capacity
- USB 2.0/3.0 interface
- 3.5 inch mechanical hard disk
- Mac and PC
- Password protection with hardware encryption
- 2.6 pounds
- 2 year limited warranty
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A roomy desk drive for backing up a family computer, with password locking built in. Spin speed and included cables are not listed, and its size rules it out as a travel drive.
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ASIN: B0041OSQBGCategory: External Hard Drives
Overview
A home office desk gains a large external hard drive that plugs into a computer by USB and holds backups and media libraries. Backup software can run automatically or on chosen files, and hardware encryption locks the data behind a password.
Large capacity at desk scale makes it a home for photo libraries and full system backups. The listing leaves out spin speed and the contents of the box, so cable and power details are unclear.
Who it's for
Households with growing photo and video collections on a desktop will find the capacity useful. Commuters and travelers would be better served by a compact bus powered drive.
Pros and cons
- Large capacity for media libraries
- Works on new and older USB ports
- Backup software with automatic option
- Hardware encryption with password
- Rotation speed not listed
- Heavy desktop size
- Box contents unclear in listing
Performance notes
Real world speed is set by the mechanical disk, not the USB link, so large backups take time. The first full backup is the slowest, and continuous backup then copies only changed files. Hardware encryption works on the drive itself, so the computer is not slowed.
Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 2.6 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 2048 GB |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 2.0/3.0 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 year limited warranty |
| Other details | |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 inches |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical hard disk |
| Hardware Platform | Mac, PC |
| Additional Features | Automatic continuous backup, password protection, hardware encryption |
Frequently asked questions
Is the WD My Book 2TB a portable drive?
The listing tags it portable, but it uses a 3.5 inch mechanical hard disk and weighs 2.6 pounds, a desktop class size.
Does the WD My Book 2TB work with USB 2.0?
Yes. It has dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility.
Can the WD My Book 2TB encrypt my files?
Yes. It has password protection with hardware encryption.
What is the warranty on the WD My Book 2TB?
A 2 year limited warranty.