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#Review western digital my passport 1tb usb 3.0 password#
Just don’t forget your password or otherwise your data is for all intents and purposes G-O-N-E! Luckily, this option is set to off and you have to manually tell it to start encrypting your data. On the positive side, thanks to the on-board Initio encryption/decryption chip, you can use pretty beefy AES 256-bit hardware encryption on any data you do push to the drive. This means it will be good for restoring data, but it won’t help you in the case of a complete OS failure. However, it will not be true backup solution as you cannot really use this to make an “image” of your hard drive. It will get the job done if all you want to do is backup (or restore) your documents, pictures or other such data. To be honest, the GUI layout is easy to use and easy to understand, yet the functions are rudimentary at best. When it comes to the backup and restore functionality of the WD SmartWare, it will not win any converts from the likes of Acronis. It’s also the first thing I look for and do with any new external drive. I say that as not all external media player appliances play nice with drives which see fit to shut off themselves whenever they feel like it. While there is not much customization to be done, the inclusion of a built-in power saving sleep timer is nice.
WD SmartWare, the second and more important software, is your typical all-in-one that combines both a backup suite and a device customization tool. This really is not needed as formatting the drive is downright simple even for novices. The first is a very basic program which allows you to format your new drive properly.
#Review western digital my passport 1tb usb 3.0 software#
The software which accompanies this drive consists of two programs: WD Quick Format and WD SmartWare. By the same token, it is an area where this refreshed design did not improve upon the original. To be fair, very few USB-powered external hard drives include a power switch and this seems to be a more “industry standard” pet peeve of mine than a deal breaker. It is too bad that they did not include a power switch even though having a customizable time out / sleep timer is all well and fine. In fact, with the exception of a small hole on the side where a LED light indicates drive activity, the only port on the drive is the USB 3.0 port. The only other caveat worth pointing out is the lack of an on/off switch. Honestly, USB 3.0 is fast and I doubt it is going to be replaced anytime soon so while this is a bit disappointing it is certainly not a deal breaker.
#Review western digital my passport 1tb usb 3.0 portable#
This is a significant weakness when compared to the Seagate GoFlex Portable line, as their interchangeable interface system is completely modular. While it will work on USB 2.0, if a faster standard than USB 3.0 comes out, you will have to buy a new drive. Some of this reduced size is due to the fact that its USB 3.0 port is built right into the housing. Even when compared to other external storage solutions of a similar capacity, the My Passport is smaller and more sleek looking. While this ease of transportation is largely thanks to its almost organic and flowing design, its small size also deserves a lot of the credit. It may not be as easy to transport as a flash drive, but it is going to be close with a hassle factor approaching zero. I am not exaggerating when I say there is literally no sharp edges nor any corners that will jam into you if you stick it in a pocket. In any case, this 1TB drive will be easy to transport with its smooth, rounded edges and small compact stature. Though to be fair, you could also say it looks a like lot a miniature bible (especially if you get the black version). While this itty-bitty external drive is called a Passport, it reminds me more of an old fashioned mini-diary that certain groups would carry around with them. Unless you knew it was made by Western Digital, you could easily be forgiven for thinking it was an Apple product. To be blunt, this color scheme looks like a million bucks. While it does come in many color options, mine was the silver and white version. The WD My Passport has always been very stylish – yet surprisingly small – devices and the all new refreshed version of the Essential model is no exception.
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