Western Digital 160 GB Media Center External Hard Drive with 8-in-1 Card Reader
Western Digital 160 GB Media Center External Hard Drive with 8-in-1 Card Reader
Manufacturer: Western Digital
Product Type: CE
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Product Description
This powerful, feature-rich Media Center from Western Digital combines a high-capacity USB 2.0/FireWire external hard drive, 8-in-1 memory card reader, and USB 2.0 hub for versatility and space-saving convenience. Dual-option Backup buttons let you choose automatic or on-the-spot backup. The front-mounted power button is equipped with Safe Shutdown, a WD-exclusive feature that ensures all data as been transferred before shutting down the drive. The elegant case can be positioned vertically or horizontally. 8.9ms average seek time Includes Dantz Retrospect Express backup software Built-in USB 2.0 hub for additional drive connections Two IEEE1394 FireWire ports Front-mounted power button with Safe Shutdown for additional data protection Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motor for near-silent operation with WD's whisper-quiet hard drives Cool running ensured by an elegant, heat-dissipating case Vertical or horizontal placement Kensington security lock Requires available USB 1.1/2.0 or Firewire port on computer running Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP or Mac OS v9.2.2 or later or Mac OS X v.10.1.3 or later Dimensions - 8.61 (L) x 6.08 (W) x 1.74 (H)
Amazon.com Product Description
With music, image and videos files demanding more and more of our available hard drive space, having a secondary drive for storage has become a virtual necessity. Thumb drives are great when you only need to hold a few gigabytes, but what if you have 50, 60 or more gigabytes you need to transfer? That's where the Western Digital WDXF1600JBRNN 160GB Media Center Hard Drive with 8-1 Card Reader comes in. This is the only storage peripheral to incorporate an external hard drive, built-in 8-in-1 memory card reader, USB 2.0 hub and versatile backup system. With unparalleled all-in-one functionality, the Western Digital WDXF1600JBRNN offers a compact and easy way to download files from a variety of digital accessories.
 Drives can stand vertically to save space. View larger. |
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 The drive is easy to place on any desktop. |
 Western Digital's 160GB Media Center Hard Drive with 8-1 Card Reader comes loaded with everything you need to add a huge amount of storage to your PC. |
This hard drive gives you the option of either transferring your data automatically on a preset schedule, or on demand. And to ensure that you're transfer went smoothly, the Western Digital WDXB3200JB includes a convenient power button that activates a "safe shutdown" feature that ensures all data has been transferred before shutting down the drive.
In other words, in just a short time, and with a single command, you can free up valuable space on your computer's hard drive and gain added sense of security knowing that your data has been backed up safely. Exactly how much does a 320-gigabyte drive hold? In terms we can all easily understand, this drive can hold 45,726 digital photos; 40,010 MP3 songs, 4,001 uncompressed CD quality songs, 12 hours of Digital Video, 71 hours of DVD quality video, or 19 hours of HD video. (Of course, these digital photo, video and music file capacities are based on averages. Your results will certainly vary, but you get the picture.)
A unique feature of the Western Digital WDXB3200JB is its ability to read the following card formats: CompactFlash Type I and II, IBM Microdrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMedia Card and Secure Digital. This extra functionality makes the downloading and storing of digital files from multiple sources a breeze.
The drive includes two FireWire ports and a two-port USB 2.0 hub. The front mounted power switch keeps is easy to access, and Western Digital's "whisper-quiet" hard drive is designed to offer near silent operation.
Although the Western Digital WDXB3200JB is designed to either stand vertically or horizontally alongside your computer -- and it's even stackable! -- at a mere 1.7 x 6.1 x 8.6-inches (HxWxL), you can easily carry it with you when you need to hit the road. The top and front edges of the drive are made of durable silver-colored plastic, while its bottom edges are covered in blue rubberized material to help absorb any shocks that may come its way, and to keep it from sliding around. The case is designed to dissipate heat nicely, and it also features a Kensington security lock connection for added piece of mind.
What's in the Box
160 GB USB 2.0/FireWire external hard drive with built-in 8-in-1 memory card reader and USB 2.0 hub, FireWire cable, USB 2.0 certified cable, Software CD (Dantz Retrospect Express), AC adapter with power cord, quick install guide, vertical drive stand, and feet for horizontal placement.
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