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๐Ÿ’พ Enhanced Storage and Backup: WD My Book 4TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for Efficient File Management Review

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Details

Digital Storage Capacity4000 GB
Compatible DevicesFormatted NTFS for Windows 10, Windows 8 or Windows 7 operating system. Requires reformatting for Mac OS X
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Western DigitalModel Name
My BookSpecific Uses For Product

Description of ๐Ÿ’พ Enhanced Storage and Backup: WD My Book 4TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for Efficient File Management

Up to 4 TB capacity. Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility. Automatic, continuous backup or file backup option. Password protection and hardware encryption. 2-year limited warranty

Reviews

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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Failed just after warranty expired

This drive had served me well for almost 2.5 years (2 year warranty) when the drive suddenly failed. I was working on a document opened from disk and was about to save it when I realized the disk was no longer on the computer. After unplugging the USB cable, replacing USB cables, and switching USB ports, the drive remained offline. I then unplugged the USB and power cords. When reconnected, the drive came back online. Luckily I was able to backup everything before it crashed again, whichโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Durable finish
Cons
  • Senior Citizen

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Love them so I'm buying another one today

I bought about 8 of these (1TB, 2TB and 4TB) and they all work great and fast except for one. About 7 years ago I got some corrupted files (images out of tens of thousands) on a 1TB that I used for maybe 5 years and then slowly, week by week, month by month, more and more corrupted until finally I did. I don't have to move as much as I could store on another drive. (It was a PAIN!) But all the other 7 of this My Book worked perfectly with no issues with cables or anything. Love them so I'mโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Good product for the price
Cons
  • No paint required

Revainrating 1 out of 5

3TB Western Digital

Those who are afraid to buy a drive with a capacity greater than 1TB should not buy. 3TB is ideal for those who need extra fat storage. I've been using my WD book for about a month now. No problem. Everything works as it should. What to expect from this order: Solid build. Not that cheap. But it's plastic with ventilation holes on top. It kind of makes it smooth. I was thinking of a metal case but no, this plastic is top notch. I leave it on for big transfers and damn it doesn't get hot at all.

Pros
  • Computers and Accessories
Cons
  • High Price

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good drive but bulky and slow

For the most part this is a pretty good hard drive and I enjoyed having it as extra storage on my computer. I haven't even filled it in even though it has a lot of videos. However, I have two problems. Firstly, this hard drive is a bit large even for 3TB. I understand it's a full size one that plugs into the wall, but they could make the case much smaller and less bulky. It's more of an aesthetic thing and I still have a lot of room for that. My other complaint, which is even more annoying, isโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Electronics
Cons
  • No instructions