WD My Book Essential 500 GB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive

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From the Manufacturer Are you running out of hard drive capacity? Do you need to archive some important digital documents, photos, or music? This elegant external hard drive, reminiscent of a book, is the perfect solution. It takes no more space than a paperback book. Collect two or more and they nest neatly together like volumes on a shelf. What It Holds : Up to 142,000 digital photos Up to 142,000 digital photos Up to 125,000 songs (MP3) Up to 125,000 songs (MP3) Up to 12,000 songs (uncompressed CD quality) Up to 12,000 songs (uncompressed CD quality) Up to 38 hours of Digital Video (DV) Up to 38 hours of Digital Video (DV) Up to 220 hours of DVD quality video Up to 220 hours of DVD quality video Up to 60 hours of HD video Up to 60 hours of HD video One gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes. One terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment. Product Features : Easy to set up, easy to use - Installation is a snap because you don't really install this drive, you just plug it in and it's ready to use. Easy to set up, easy to use - Installation is a snap because you don't really install this drive, you just plug it in and it's ready to use. USB 2.0 interface - A simple connection that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. USB 2.0 interface - A simple connection that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. Fits right in - Takes no more space than a paperback book. Collect two or more and they nest neatly together like volumes on a shelf. Fits right in - Takes no more space than a paperback book. Collect two or more and they nest neatly together like volumes on a shelf. Smart and energy efficient - Turns itself on and off with your computer. Smart and energy efficient - Turns itself on and off with your computer. PC and Mac compatible - Works with both Windows® 2000/XP/Vista and Mac® OS X 10.4.8 or later PC and Mac compatible - Works with both Windows® 2000/XP/Vista and Mac® OS X 10.4.8 or later Ideal for Instant storage Instant storage Easy to use Easy to use USB 2.0 USB 2.0 Saving and organizing your digital photo collection Saving and organizing your digital photo collection System Requirements Available USB port Available USB port Windows® 2000/XP/Vista™ Windows® 2000/XP/Vista™ Mac® OS X 10.4.8 or later Mac® OS X 10.4.8 or later Package Includes External hard drive External hard drive USB cable USB cable AC adapter AC adapter Quick Install Guide Quick Install Guide Which external drive interface is the right choice: USB, FireWire, eSATA, or Gigabit Ethernet? The right choice depends on compatibility with your computer and how you want to use your device. First, look at the connections on your computer. Note: For convenience and flexibility, choose a WD hard drive with both USB and FireWire interfaces (available in dual and triple interface configurations) or with both USB and eSATA interfaces.