My Book Delivers Super Speed with USB 3.0 Drive
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There are plenty of bargain-priced hard drives on the market, but they’re no bargain if you have to wait ages for large files to transfer.
If you’re looking for a top combination of storage and speed, check out the Western Digital My Book 3.0, one of the first devices certified with the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface.
The drive comes in both 1TB and 2TB capacities. Yes, you’ll need a USB 3.0 port to use it, but WD has you covered. You can get the My Book in a kit that includes a USB 3.0 HBA (gen2) adapter card.
What can you expect? The USB 3.0 interface on the My Book 3.0 offers transfer rates of up to 5 gigabits per second, allowing for file saves that are 4.7 times faster than with USB 2.0. The drive is compatible with USB 3.0 and 2.0 products, and it’s backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports.
The 1TB drive lists for $179, or $199 with the adapter card kit. The 2TB drive is $279.99 with the adapter card kit.
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