Keep in mind that while you can connect the drive to a USB 2.0 port, that will slow data transfer to USB 2.0 speeds. When the drive is connected and working, you can see a status light near the port. The port uses a Micro-USB Type-B connector to match the included cable (or cables, if you get the Mac version more on that in a minute). Pick up the drive, and it feels like a solid, well-built product.Īside from the seam that joins the top and bottom sections of the case together, the only obvious detail on the smooth sides of the case is a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port on the short side (top edge) near the logo. The partially rippled surface covers half of both the top and bottom, running from one corner to the diagonal center line on both, while an understated WD logo occupies the upper right corner of the top. Fit and finish are excellent, with no screws needed to hold the case together and no sharp edges to catch on clothing or a bag. The My Passport at least arguably earns WD's description of it as 'stylish.' The drive I have for testing, pictured here, is black, but you can also get versions formatted for Windows in a red or blue case, or one formatted for the Mac in a darker blue case only.

Add a choice of colors, a size that can fit in a shirt pocket, a range of capacities from 1TB to 5TB (5TB is the top capacity you can get at the moment for a single-drive portable hard drive), and easy-to-find discounts from list price, and the WD My Passport is a clear standout and our new Editors' Choice among high-capacity portable hard drives. The ripples also help keep the drive from slipping out of your hand easily. Slightly rounded edges and ripples over part of the surface give the My Passport drive the look and tactile-friendly feel of a consumer gadget. One of the differences between a generic external hard drive and a top contender like the WD My Passport ($149.99 for the 5TB model tested here) is the manufacturer's added effort to make a simple plastic box look attractive. Best Hosted Endpoint Protection and Security Software.

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