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Computer Program Information

Quality, durability and reliability can be built into the Western Digital products creation. They design the drives, manufacture them and test them.

This reliable, easy-to-use external hard drive is the perfect storage solution for all your precious digital assets.  Installation is a breeze because you don't really "install" anything -- just plug it in and it's ready to use. There is not even an installation CD because all the included software loads automatically from the hard drive the first time you plug it in. The My Book Essential is all about simplicity. Just plug it into your computer's USB 2.0 port and you're ready to start saving and backing up your files.

Western Digital uses a smart design to make the My Book Essential look as good as it performs. The elegant case resembles a book and takes up very little space on your desk. Plus, it stacks horizontally and allows two or more drives to nestle neatly together like encyclopedias on a shelf. Inside the stylish exterior is an exceptionally fast, ultra-quiet, cool-running hard drive. Last but not least, the My Book Essential is equipped with free Google software that searches your drives, manages your photos, and simplifies Web searches.

The My Book 320GB External Hard Drive is small, simple, elegant, and very easy to use. Just plug it in, and you've got plenty of room to back up and save your valuable data, music, photos, and movies.  With plug and play feature, the software loads automatically from the drive.  The Smart power turns and off with the computer. 

Ideal for:

• Simple add-on storage for your files, music, photos and movies
• Adding virtually unlimited storage with multiple USB 2.0 external hard drives

Computer Program Best Features

• Easy to set up, easy to use - This drive is all about simplicity. Plug it into your computer’s USB 2.0 port and start saving.
• Intelligent drive management features - The My Book drive turns itself on and off with your computer.
• Smart design - The elegant case, iconic of a book, takes up less space on your desk, stacks horizontally, and allows two or more drives to stand neatly together like volumes on a shelf.
• High quality hard drive - Inside the case is an exceptionally fast, ultra quiet, cool-running hard drive from Western Digital.
• Free Google software - Search your drive, manage your photos, and simplify Web searches with included Google software.  Note: Google software is compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP only.

Computer Program Specification

• Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM (nominal)
• Average Latency:  4.20 ms (nominal)
• Reed Seek Time:  8.9 ms
• Track-To-Track Seek Time:  2.0 ms (average)
• USB 2.0 Serial Bus Transfer Rate: 480Mits/s (Max)
• Formatted Capacity: 320,072 MB
• Capacity: 320GB
• Interface: USB 2.0
• Dimensions: 6.71" x 2.25" x 5.55" (HxWxD)
• Weight:  2.90 lbs.

• 7200 RPM USB 2.0 external hard drive
• USB cable
• AC adapter with power cord
• Rubber feet for stacking
• Quick Install Guide

System Software Requirements

• Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP
• Mac OS X 10.2.8+