Western Digital 250GB Dual-option Media Center 7200RPM External Hard Drive - USB / Firewire

This powerful, feature-rich Media Center from Western Digital combines a high-capacity USB 2.0/FireWire external hard drive, 8-in-1 memory card reader, and USB 2.0 hub for versatility and space-saving convenience. Dual-option Backup buttons let you choose automatic or on-the-spot backup. The front-mounted power button is equipped with Safe Shutdown, a WD-exclusive feature that ensures all data as been transferred before shutting down the drive. The elegant case can be positioned vertically or horizontally.

Ease of use, all-in-one convenience, and a high-speed hard drive make the Media Center an ideal external storage solution. Instantly increase storage capacity, easily download pictures from digital camera memory cards, DV camcorders, and MP3 players, or back up valuable data, music, photos, and movies. 8 MB cache buffer – fast data transfer from a cache four times larger than the industry-standard 2 MB size.

Product Features

• 8-in-1 memory card reader
• Dual-option Backup—automatic or on-demand
• USB 2.0 hub with two ports; one conveniently located on the front for easy connection of USB peripherals such as a keychain drive, printer, keyboard, or mouse
• 7200 RPM rotational speed and 8 MB cache for maximum storage performance.
• Includes Dantz Retrospect® Express backup software
• Built-in USB 2.0 hub for additional drive connections
• Two FireWire ports
• Front-mounted power button with Safe Shutdown for additional data protection
• Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motor for near-silent operation with WD's whisper-quiet hard drives
• Cool running ensured by an elegant, heat-dissipating case
• Vertical or horizontal placement
• Kensington® security lock