Western Digital Passport 250 GB Hard Drive - WDXMS2500TN

Great convenience, decent performance

2/22/2008

This is pretty much just what I was looking for - a large, portable, no AC req'd HD. It's the best deal I could find on the market. Only slight downside is performance is not as strong as it would be w/ a HD w/ more power.

I use it w/ Mac OS X Leopard as a Time Machine backup disk, and aside from taking 36 hours to initialize for first run (not uncommon according to Apple website) it's been terrific ever since - I just plug it in every few days, and os x does my backup behind the scenes.

Its small and powerful

2/21/2008

I am a global traveller and backup all my data where every possible. This was very easy to use via USB on my standard Dell 620, encryption software and password protection if required.

The size for the price WOW. My whole drive was backed up plus all DVDs/CDs I required for training were on this little power house.

This was stored in a travel pouch and left in my case as back up to laptop. No problems to date. A great back up device..

I am still playing ...

Great Product

2/20/2008

Excellent product. Fast, efficient. Light and ideal size. Just bought this as a graphic design major after doing lots of research for the right hard drive and found the best results with this, and now can attest that this is the best product. Disappointing that the sync system does not work with Macs, but other than that it is perfection =)

Excellent Portable Storage

2/20/2008

I have owned several Western Digital Passport drives and a few other mobile drive brands. This drive is great for backups, as you can hook it up fast without a power supply and store it anywhere. Put it in your briefcase, put it in your safe, take it with you anywhere and keep a copy of your data. It is almost pocket-size and the only thing you have to keep with you is a short USB cable. Some people consider the short cable that's included to be too short, but it's mobile!

Some owners have commented on needing a power adapter or extra usb cable for it, but I've never had that issue. I've used it on multiple desktops and multiple laptops with no issues at all, but you'll have to try it on your own system.

The surface of the Passports (shiny, black material) can be easy to scratch if you throw it around or keep it in your bag with other items. That would be my only complaint, but it doesn't really bother to me.

The speed is very responsive. I've used it on an XP and Vista machine and both have copied data to it fairly quick. I haven't performed tests on it, but it always gets the job done for me. The 250GB version is a great upgrade on the previous Passport models and the price has come down to some extent because they released the 320GB version.

WORD OF CAUTION: The price of the Passport drives (all models) changes frequently. Watch the prices for a few days and you'll be able to get a big drive (250-320gb) for a good price.

Its Awesome.

2/19/2008

I just got it, but I like it so far.. I have the 250GB but really its about 235GB.

I've seen reviews where the user has had problems with their laptop not being able to power the WD hard drive on. My HP pavilion dv6000 has no problem powering it.

I say if your thinking about buying it..Buy it.. You can always return it, if you don't like it for some reason..