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Western Digital My Passport Ultra USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drives
Western Digital released a new line of USB 3.0 portable hard drives, the My Passport Ultra. Available in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities, these ultra-compact hard drives come with a USB 3.0 connection interface, NTFS format and have built-in WD SmartWare Pro backup software with Dropbox integration. The 500GB and 1TB models are priced at $99.99 and $129.99, respectively.
IRVINE, Calif. – May 15, 2013 – WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company, today announced the availability of the My Passport® Ultra™ line of portable hard drives, which combine additional layers of data protection with super-fast USB 3.0 connectivity, a slim, compact design and four color choices to offer mobile consumers the safest and easiest way to protect their digital content while traveling. Available in 500 GB, 1 TB and new 2 TB1 capacities, My Passport Ultra portable hard drives have built-in WD SmartWare™ Pro backup software with Dropbox integration, hardware encryption and password protection to safeguard against unauthorized drive access. A protective pouch is included with the My Passport Ultra to help shield it from the daily knocks encountered by today's mobile consumer.
“WD's My Passport Ultra combines USB 3.0, a range of colors and capacities and the best software and hardware functions currently found in our line of My Passport portable storage drives to create the ultimate portable digital safe for today's active consumer,” explained Jim Welsh, executive vice president and general manager of WD's branded products and consumer electronics groups. “Adding WD SmartWare Pro technology with auto backup and password protection to one of the industry's fastest interfaces and largest capacity drives gives consumers the convenience and peace of mind to enjoy, share, and protect their personal digital content everywhere they go.”
Pricing and Availability
My Passport Ultra portable hard drives are protected by a 3-year limited warranty and are available from the WD store at wdstore.com and at select retailers and distributors. My Passport Ultra 500 GB has a Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $99.99 USD, and the My Passport Ultra 1 TB is $129.99.
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#4600239 Posted on: 05/20/2013 10:12 PM
Not really sure what makes this any difference from my current WD Passport, it's 2Tb and has USB3 so, hardware wise it seems the same, more software maybe?
Not really sure what makes this any difference from my current WD Passport, it's 2Tb and has USB3 so, hardware wise it seems the same, more software maybe?
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Pretty neat, Hilbert!
Sorely tempted to buy a couple, as I'm sure they'll fit into my shirt pocket, which would be really handy.
The 2Tb ones cost about £130 0n Novatech over here, which isn't bad at all.