Rating: - WD ext hard drive
This product is very helpfull. Small size, high capacity, reliability, friendly interface and etc. - the main advantages. It takes a little space in my computer bag and keep a lot of data as a back up.
Rating: - WD 160 Nice
It's smaller than the silver older version , But the down part about it is that the body can get scratched easily. But again very nice product
Rating: - Works smoothly on both mac and PC
Though I've noted some comments on the limited power supply for this product on Mac, I have to say it works smoothly on my MacBook 2.0GHz 2Gb Memory, as well as my Dell desktop PC. Since I am transferring data between Mac and PC, the accompanied sync software is of no much use to me. Anyway, I guess it is a decent deal.
Rating: - They offer a free solution for Mac Powerbooks, but it takes a week
As many have stated, many Mac PowerBook G4s and other laptops don't provide enough power through a single USB port to properly spin this drive.
Western Digital does have a FREE fix, which is a power booster cable that plugs into 2 USB ports and replaces the original USB cable... and they'll ship it to you free if you call them. As you might have guessed, this means you need two free USB ports in order to use the drive (which is very small and sleek - tres chic).
You cannot buy the power booster cable anywhere that I can find. To get the cable, call WD tech support AFTER you get your drive (you need the serial number to call them) at 800-275-4932. At the prompts press 2 and then 2 again. Be sure you have your serial number when you call.
Others have pointed out that you can use a powered USB hub, however, I encountered trouble in doing so, plus as they point out that means carrying an extra USB cable, the hub, and the power source. The free power booster cable from WD replaces the cable that came with the Passport and thus you only have to carry the drive and the one cable.
Western Digital 160GB 2.5-inch Passport USB Portable Hard Drive Reviews
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