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Western Digital WDME5000 MyPassport Essential 500GB Portable Hard Drive -Mac

Limited quantity available...while supplies last
Small & elegant design / Powered directly through the USB cable / Synchronize files / 128-Bit encryption / Included Google software
J&R Item # WD WDMEA5000AN
Mfr. Part # WDME5000
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Small & elegant design / Powered directly through the USB cable / Synchronize files / 128-Bit encryption / Included Google software

Carry your music, video, and photos in style with Western Digital's My Passport Essential 500Gb Portable Hard Drive. Featuring big capacity in a small elegant design.

These elegant portable drives are simple to use, light and easy to carry, and require no power adapter, they are powered directly through the USB cable. Works with Macintosh. An Optional cable is available for the few Computers that limit power from the USB port.
  • Up to 142,000 photos & 125,000 songs
  • USB powered
  • Synchronized and secure
  • Includes Google software
  • Ideal for storing or backing up your digital music, videos and photos
  • System Requirements:
  • Available USB port
  • Mac OS X 10.4.11+
  • In the box:
  • My Passport Essential portable hard drive
  • USB 2.0 cable
  • Quick Install Guide
  • Unit Dimensions: 0.59" H x 4.96" L x 3.13" W; Weight: 0.40 lb
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    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
    Computer Compatibility Macintosh
    Connection Portable
    Port Compatibility USB
    Type of Drive Hard Drive
    Drive Capacity 500GB
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    Computer Compatibility Macintosh Macintosh PC and Macintosh PC and Macintosh PC and Macintosh
    Connection Portable Portable Portable Portable Portable
    Port Compatibility USB USB USB / Firewire USB USB
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