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Western Digital WDME5000 MyPassport Essential 500GB Portable Hard Drive -Win/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 Windows and Macintosh. Synchronize files between home and office and encrypt (128-bit encryption, Windows only) everything on the drive for added security. Search your drive, manage your photos, and simplify Web searches with included Google Software (Windows only). 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

Windows 2000/XP/Vista, 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	PC and Macintosh
Connection	Portable
Port Compatibility	USB
Type of Drive	Hard Drive
Drive Capacity	500GB

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