Getting Started with a My Passport Studio How to format a WD hard drive to exFAT or FAT32 file system Answer ID 291| This answer explains how to format a drive in the exFAT or FAT32 file system. EVA Shockproof Carrying Case for Western Digital My Passport Studio Ultra Slim Essential WD Elements SE Portable 500GB 1TB 2TB Mac USB 3.0 Portabl 2.5 inch External Hard Drive Travel Bag, Blue Model #: CB0VINEWOGCBI. Lacdo(TM) Waterproof Hard EVA Shockproof Carrying Case Pouch Bag for Western Digital WD My Passport Studio Ultra Slim Essential WD Elements SE Portable 500GB 1TB 2TB For Mac USB 3.0 Portabl 2.5 inch External Hard Drive HDD with Auto Backup (Black) by Lacdo.

Western Digital My Passport Studio 2tb For Mac
Western Digital My Passport Studio
Wd My Passport Studio
Western Digital My Passport Studio 320gb

Western Digital introduced its newest generation of My Passport portable hard drives specifically designed for use with Mac computers and Apple Time Machine, featuring compact, elegant Mac-inspired designs with high capacity storage options and exceptional security for today’s active lifestyles.

My Passport Studio boasts the all-metal design and performance needed for today’s discerning Mac user, serving as an ideal companion for the on-the-go photographer, videographer, graphic artist, or creative professional that produces, shares and consumes massive amounts of digital content daily. Offering up to 1 TB capacity, the My Passport Studio also provides multiple connectivity options with two FireWire 800 ports and a USB 2.0 interface. The dual FireWire ports provide blazing fast upload and transfer speeds while also allowing users to daisy chain additional drives or other peripherals such as HD camcorders. My Passport Studio also features encryption and password protection software, and an all-new design constructed of metal for a sturdy feel in your hand and scratch resistance.

Housed in a stylish yet durable slim enclosure, the My Passport for Mac is designed for Mac users who need high capacity storage in an ultra-compact and lightweight design. Available in capacities up to 1 TB, My Passport for Mac remains a favorite among students and other Mac users whose work environments may include extensive travel or outdoor and adventure locations.

With minimal local storage on the MacBook and MacBook Air products, My Passport for Mac serves as an easy-to-use and reliable storage and back-up source for music, videos, photos and all digital content. Conveniently powered through its USB 2.0 interface, users can quickly connect the My Passport for Mac drive to their MacBook or MacBook Air without the need for additional cables or power source.

Pricing and Availability
WD’s My Passport hard drives are available now.

My Passport Studio	My Passport for Mac
500 GB	$129.99	$99.99
750 GB	$159.99	$119.99
1 TB	$179.99	$129.99

Reviews Around the Web: wd passport studio

Add FireWire 800, and the Western Digital My Passport Studio could make for the perfect pocket-size external hard drive. Offering FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 connections, this 320GB drive still impressed us with its compact design, decent capacity and performance, and competitive cost per gigabyte. Western Digital lists it for $210, but it can be found online for less (Buy.com, for example, sells it for $185--for 58 cents per gigabyte). If you don't need the FireWire connection and are looking for something even a little more compact and colorful, the USB-only SimpleTech Signature Mini Black Cherry is a good bet. Moving in the other direction, the OWC Mercury is a bit bulkier and costs slightly more per gigabyte, but it supplies FireWire 800. For those looking for the middle ground, however, Western Digital's 320GB My Passport Studio resides in a sweet spot.

Western digital my passport studio 320gb

Drive type	External hard drive
Connector options	FireWire 400, USB 2.0
Available capacities	160GB; 250GB; 320GB
Capacity of test unit	320GB
Drive size	2.5-inch
Drive speed	5400rpm
Cache	8MB
Dimensions (LWH)	4.9 x 3.2 x 0.71 inches
Notable design features	Sleek aluminum casing with capacity gauge
OSes supported	Windows XP, Vista, Mac OS X
Software included	Hard=drive management tool for Mac
Service and Support	5-year warranty

Western Digital My Passport Studio 2tb For Mac

Design and features
As the name suggests, the My Passport Studio has about the same footprint as an actual passport and is about three times thicker. It's also very lightweight at 6.7 ounces. The drive looks somewhat like a book, with a sleek aluminum casing that takes the place of the cover, and black plastic taking the place of the pages.

Western Digital My Passport Studio

The My Passport features dual interfaces: FireWire 400 and USB 2.0. It doesn't offer FireWire 800, which is a bit disappointing as this option allows for the highest possible speed for a pocket-size external hard drive. On the plus side, it has a capacity gauge. It's just a ballpark measurement with four blocks that glow white as you gobble up another 80GB of space. And when not in use, the gauge can be slid to the side to cover the ports, protecting them from dust.

The drive ships with two data cables (FireWire 400 and USB 2.0), a quick setup poster, and a velour string purse. The drive is bus-powered. You just have to plug it into a Mac and it works. Preformatted for OS X, the My Passport Studio needs to be reformatted for use with Windows. This is a very simple process that requires a few mouse clicks using Windows' built-in disk-management utility.

Wd My Passport Studio

The My Passport Studio is the first pocket-size external hard drive that doesn't come with a power port. This means it relies entirely on the power provided by the computer's port. We didn't run into any instances where the drive failed to operate, but we suspect there might be some computers, especially older computers with USB 1.1 ports, that don't provide enough juice to operate the drive. While the chance of the drive not working with your computer is low, if you can, it's a good idea to test the drive with your laptop before purchasing it.

Western Digital My Passport Studio 320gb

Cost per gigabyte
At $185, the My Passport Studio serves up its 320GB of capacity at a competitive 58 cents per gigabyte, trailing the SimpleTech Signature Mini Black Cherry and Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini by 2 cents.

Model	Capacity	Est. street price	Cost per GB
SimpleTech

Leave a Comment

Reviews Around the Web: wd passport studio

Western Digital My Passport Studio 2tb For Mac

Western Digital My Passport Studio

Wd My Passport Studio

Western Digital My Passport Studio 320gb