Western Digital 320GB 7200RPM 8MB My Book Premium ES Edition External Hard Drive - USB / eSata

Offers USB 2.0 and eSATA interfaces for connectivity today and optimum performance for the future. Includes EMC® Retrospect® Express backup software for Windows and Mac.

With both the popular USB 2.0 and the ultra-fast eSATA 3 Gb/s interfaces on board, the My Book Premium ES Edition external hard drive offers universal connectivity and unbeatable performance in one high-value package. Works with both Windows and Macintosh computers. Includes EMC Retrospect Express backup software.

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. There is no CD to install; the included software loads from the drive the first time you plug it in.
• Dual interface - USB 2.0 -- For convenience and compatibility among multiple computers, USB 2.0 is the way to go.
• eSATA 3 Gb/s -- The ultra-fast eSATA interface gives you speed comparable to a state-of-the-art internal hard drive. This is the future of external storage made available today.
• PC and Mac compatible - Works with both Windows 2000/XP and Mac® OS X 10.3 or later
• EMC Retrospect Express backup software - Includes Easy-to-use EMC Retrospect Express backup software for Windows and Mac.
• Capacity gauge - See at a glance how much space is available on your storage system. (Works with the USB connection only)
• Intelligent drive management features - The My Book external drive turns itself on and off with your computer and Safe Shutdown™ prevents the drive from being powered down until all your data has been written. (Works with the USB connection only.)
• Smart design - The elegant case, iconic of a book, takes up less space on your desk, stacks horizontally, and allows two or more drives to nestle neatly together like volumes on a shelf.
• Fast, high-quality hard drive - Inside the case is WD’s exceptionally fast, ultra-quiet, cool-running SATA 3 Gb/s hard drive with a 16 MB cache.
• Free Google™ software - Search your drive, manage your photos, and simplify Web searches with included Google software. (Windows only). 

Ideal For

• High-speed backup of important documents and images
• Extra storage for your computer
• Automatic backups of your existing hard drive
• Archiving the music stored on your MP3 player
• Adding plenty of space for digital video capture and editing
• Saving and organizing your digital photo collection

System Requirements

• Available USB port, or eSATA port or eSATA connection
• Windows 2000/XP/Vista™
• Mac® OS X 10.3 or later

Software Requirements

• Windows 2000/XP

Package Includes

• Dual-interface external hard drive
• USB cable
• AC adapter with power cord
• Quick Install Guide