The drive is favored by budget-conscious users seeking simple external storage with ease of use. Its lack of ruggedness and slower speed compared to newer technologies are noted as drawbacks.
REASONS TO BUY
Affordable price point - cost-effective storage solution
USB 3.0 connectivity - broad compatibility with fast transfer speeds
Compact and lightweight design - easy to carry
CONSIDERATIONS
Mechanical drive performance limits speed compared to SSDs
Limited to 1TB capacity - may not meet large storage needs
BOTTOM LINE
A practical choice for basic backup and data transfer needs.
Adding extra storage for your videos, music, photos, and files.
Transferring data at maximum speed with USB 3.0
Backing up files using the free trial of WD SmartWare Pro for local and cloud backup
Using with Windows® PCs
Fast data transfers with USB 3.0
Massive capacity in a compact design
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WD Elements™ portable hard drives with USB 3.0 offer reliable, high-capacity storage to go, fast data transfer rates, universal connectivity and massive capacity for value-conscious consumers.
USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility - With this single drive you get compatibility with the latest USB 3.0 devices and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices as well.
Fast transfer rates - When connected to a USB 3.0 port, WD Elements portable hard drive delivers fast data transfer rates.
Improve PC performance - When your internal hard drive is almost full your PC slows down. Don't delete files. Free up space on your internal hard drive by transferring files to your WD Elements portable hard drive and get your laptop moving again.
Massive capacity in a small enclosure - The small, lightweight design offers up to 3TB capacity, making WD Elements portable hard drives the ideal companion for consumers on the go.
Free trial of WD SmartWare Pro - WD Elements portable hard drives come with a free trial version of WD SmartWare Pro. It allows you to back up your files to your WD Elements drive or to the cloud using your DropBox™ account.
WD quality inside and out - We know your data is important to you. So we build the drive inside to our demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance, and long-term reliability. Then we protect the drive with a durable enclosure designed for style and protection.
Formatted for Windows® - Formatted NTFS and compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7. Can be reformatted for Mac® or other operating systems.
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