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WD 2TB Black My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBBKD0020BBK-NESN [Old Model]
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WD 2TB Black My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBBKD0020BBK-NESN [Old Model]
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WD 2TB Black My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBBKD0020BBK-NESN
Delivery between 16–19 June $29
originally posted on westerndigital.com
I've been using WD portable hard drives since 2005 when I bought a 60 GB drive to use for backups. Today, you can get more storage than that on an SD card, so times have changed. Every few years as my storage needs change I go out and buy the latest WD portable that fits my budget (the $75-150 range). Currently that is the My Passport Ultra. The reason I chose the Ultra over the vanilla My Passport is the USB-C port. My wife and I are both Mac users and our current laptops are USB-C only. I'm so tired of dongles and adapters to deal with USB-A connections, this just plugs right in and works. Extra points to WD for including a snap-on C-to-A adapter. I have three Ultras, a pair of 2TB drives and one 4TB drive. I cycle these through my safety deposit box, so at least ... MoreI've been using WD portable hard drives since 2005 when I bought a 60 GB drive to use for backups. Today, you can get more storage than that on an SD card, so times have changed. Every few years as my storage needs change I go out and buy the latest WD portable that fits my budget (the $75-150 range). Currently that is the My Passport Ultra. The reason I chose the Ultra over the vanilla My Passport is the USB-C port. My wife and I are both Mac users and our current laptops are USB-C only. I'm so tired of dongles and adapters to deal with USB-A connections, this just plugs right in and works. Extra points to WD for including a snap-on C-to-A adapter. I have three Ultras, a pair of 2TB drives and one 4TB drive. I cycle these through my safety deposit box, so at least one is always on the box and at least one is at home. I have never had a single WD portable drive fail on me, ever. That 60GB portable lasted over a decade before I replaced it with a 128GB model. When I got my first Ultra, since I wanted the faster USB3 transfers I gave away four old USB2 portables I bought around 2010 and all were working fine. I give WD the highest marks for reliability. I also appreciate that WD has a recycling program where they will take your old drives (any brand) for free and give you a discount coupon you can use for future WD purchases. All in all, I highly recommend this drive for anyone who doesn't need SSD speeds.
originally posted on coolblue.nl
The WD My Passport Ultra 4TB Blue arrived and I started to format the device as it was set up for windows, and I have a mac. I had to try to format the device about 5 x before it finally worked. I started the time machine backup and it stopped about 6x. The slightest move of the cable, laptop or hard disk created a disconnect and I had to start all over. After many restarts, I couldn't get it to load. Then I tried reformatting, which failed multiple times. It was then I decided that the WD My Passport Ultra 4TB Blue was not a reliable device and brought it back to Coolblue. There I was told that many had problems with this device. Some were fine and some were not. I got the one that was not fine.
originally posted on bestbuy.com
I purchased my second WD My Passport in July 2022 after a previous one failed after a few years. I thought the occasional failure is inevitable so purchased this one. Nine months later this one has failed. I talked with WD directly who is willing to replace it with a refurbished one and - are you ready - they want the old disk back first. Yes, with all my private info intact and the "promise" to erase the disk and keep my data safe! YIKES. DO NOT BUY WD PRODUCTS IF YOU WANT SAFETY AND SECURITY. Two failures in less than one year and a terrible warranty policy. I'll be buying a different brand going forward.
WD 2TB Black My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBBKD0020BBK-NESN [Old Model]
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WD 2TB Black My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBBKD0020BBK-NESN [Old Model]
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WD 2TB Black My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBBKD0020BBK-NESN
Delivery between 16–19 June $29
I've been using WD portable hard drives since 2005 when I bought a 60 GB drive to use for backups. Today, you can get more storage than that on an SD card, so times have changed. Every few years as my storage needs change I go out and buy the latest WD portable that fits my budget (the $75-150 range). Currently that is the My Passport Ultra. The reason I chose the Ultra over the vanilla My Passport is the USB-C port. My wife and I are both Mac users and our current laptops are USB-C only. I'm so tired of dongles and adapters to deal with USB-A connections, this just plugs right in and works. Extra points to WD for including a snap-on C-to-A adapter. I have three Ultras, a pair of 2TB drives and one 4TB drive. I cycle these through my safety deposit box, so at least ... MoreI've been using WD portable hard drives since 2005 when I bought a 60 GB drive to use for backups. Today, you can get more storage than that on an SD card, so times have changed. Every few years as my storage needs change I go out and buy the latest WD portable that fits my budget (the $75-150 range). Currently that is the My Passport Ultra. The reason I chose the Ultra over the vanilla My Passport is the USB-C port. My wife and I are both Mac users and our current laptops are USB-C only. I'm so tired of dongles and adapters to deal with USB-A connections, this just plugs right in and works. Extra points to WD for including a snap-on C-to-A adapter. I have three Ultras, a pair of 2TB drives and one 4TB drive. I cycle these through my safety deposit box, so at least one is always on the box and at least one is at home. I have never had a single WD portable drive fail on me, ever. That 60GB portable lasted over a decade before I replaced it with a 128GB model. When I got my first Ultra, since I wanted the faster USB3 transfers I gave away four old USB2 portables I bought around 2010 and all were working fine. I give WD the highest marks for reliability. I also appreciate that WD has a recycling program where they will take your old drives (any brand) for free and give you a discount coupon you can use for future WD purchases. All in all, I highly recommend this drive for anyone who doesn't need SSD speeds.
The WD My Passport Ultra 4TB Blue arrived and I started to format the device as it was set up for windows, and I have a mac. I had to try to format the device about 5 x before it finally worked. I started the time machine backup and it stopped about 6x. The slightest move of the cable, laptop or hard disk created a disconnect and I had to start all over. After many restarts, I couldn't get it to load. Then I tried reformatting, which failed multiple times. It was then I decided that the WD My Passport Ultra 4TB Blue was not a reliable device and brought it back to Coolblue. There I was told that many had problems with this device. Some were fine and some were not. I got the one that was not fine.
I purchased my second WD My Passport in July 2022 after a previous one failed after a few years. I thought the occasional failure is inevitable so purchased this one. Nine months later this one has failed. I talked with WD directly who is willing to replace it with a refurbished one and - are you ready - they want the old disk back first. Yes, with all my private info intact and the "promise" to erase the disk and keep my data safe! YIKES. DO NOT BUY WD PRODUCTS IF YOU WANT SAFETY AND SECURITY. Two failures in less than one year and a terrible warranty policy. I'll be buying a different brand going forward.
Their old USB-A style connectors were good, I never had any problems. These new USB-C connector drives have major problems. I work in IT and I have purchased several of them to use at work and have lost 2 due what must be serious design flaws. The failure starts with the drive sometimes not being detected. If you look at the drive, the indicator light will not be on, but you can feel the platter spinning. If you wiggle the USB-C cable then it will most of the time pick it up and it will start working. This is seriously concerning in itself. Well as you can imagine, eventually it just gets worse and worse until eventually no matter how much wiggling you try, or how many cables you swap it out for, it just stops being detected period. I do not know the root cause of ... MoreTheir old USB-A style connectors were good, I never had any problems. These new USB-C connector drives have major problems. I work in IT and I have purchased several of them to use at work and have lost 2 due what must be serious design flaws. The failure starts with the drive sometimes not being detected. If you look at the drive, the indicator light will not be on, but you can feel the platter spinning. If you wiggle the USB-C cable then it will most of the time pick it up and it will start working. This is seriously concerning in itself. Well as you can imagine, eventually it just gets worse and worse until eventually no matter how much wiggling you try, or how many cables you swap it out for, it just stops being detected period. I do not know the root cause of the issue, but it is a major, major, flaw and I will not be purchasing any more WD drives until it is completely resolved. From a professional or even personal standpoint you cannot rely upon these drives in their current state.
Had a harrowing experience while using the WD 4TB My Passport Ultra Portable HDD. First, there's a WD Discovery app which I installed thinking it's going to help. To anyone who is buying this, please don't install this app. It asks to share app data which if we deny, doesn't install the app. You may check this in related posts in other subreddits. Such a scam. It only installs if you grant permission to share app data and crash info.Second, even after installing, or so I thought, it made my taskbar disappear (going full black). Waited a while and restarted my system.Third, proceeded to uninstall the program. Again at the end, just made my screen go majorly black and unresponsive. Had to restart my system again.
This wonderful Hard Drive has been my companion for the past few months. It's just a bit wider and shorter than our friendly iPhone 14 Pro, and it's a real treasure in the world of computing accessories.You see, this little hard drive might not be the fastest one on the block, but it's like a patient friend who takes its time to help you with your tasks. Transferring files is not like a rollercoaster ride, but it's more like a leisurely, yet brisk walk in the park. I've mainly used it to back up dash cam footage from my card and moved a few files from my laptop.Imagine this hard drive as a quiet hero, much like the kind people you meet every day. It's not showy or loud, but it carries a certain elegance with its sleek aluminum exterior and its magical USB-C ... MoreThis wonderful Hard Drive has been my companion for the past few months. It's just a bit wider and shorter than our friendly iPhone 14 Pro, and it's a real treasure in the world of computing accessories.You see, this little hard drive might not be the fastest one on the block, but it's like a patient friend who takes its time to help you with your tasks. Transferring files is not like a rollercoaster ride, but it's more like a leisurely, yet brisk walk in the park. I've mainly used it to back up dash cam footage from my card and moved a few files from my laptop.Imagine this hard drive as a quiet hero, much like the kind people you meet every day. It's not showy or loud, but it carries a certain elegance with its sleek aluminum exterior and its magical USB-C connection. It's not just a box for storing things; it's like a special container that holds your memories and work, keeping them safe and sound.So, dear friends, as we sum it all up, this hard drive is like a small, dependable friend who has helped me organize my digital world. It brings a touch of comfort and sophistication to our tech space. In a world full of flashy gadgets, it's a gentle reminder that even the quiet ones can make a big difference. I'm happy to have it in my life.
This purchase was a big mistake by me. WD used to provide great hardware and software to help individuals safely and securely back up their home systems. No more. While the hardware may be fine, the Acronis software and installation was a nightmare on my new Windows 11 Dell computer. The software installation failed several times with Windows 11error messages about file security, etc. It was only on my 3rd attempt that the software installed even still with the OS error messages. The Acronis backup setup was VERY confusing and not user friendly at all. After some period of time I was able to actually see and understand what dir. and files were being backed up. But then while testing to make sure changed files were backed up, I found you could not even see the backup ... MoreThis purchase was a big mistake by me. WD used to provide great hardware and software to help individuals safely and securely back up their home systems. No more. While the hardware may be fine, the Acronis software and installation was a nightmare on my new Windows 11 Dell computer. The software installation failed several times with Windows 11error messages about file security, etc. It was only on my 3rd attempt that the software installed even still with the OS error messages. The Acronis backup setup was VERY confusing and not user friendly at all. After some period of time I was able to actually see and understand what dir. and files were being backed up. But then while testing to make sure changed files were backed up, I found you could not even see the backup files on the drive w/o going thru some technical hoops to be able to read the data. I was so disappointed in WD as I had previously used their drives and backup software with great success. Finally, I was so frustrated with this Acronis software and lack of user friendliness, that I chucked the whole drive in the trash and went out and purchased a Seagate 2tb drive and software that works perfectly and is very user friendly. This experience was a total waste of time and money for me.
Trouble on connecting WD 2TB my Passport Ultra for Mac, I use Macbook 12"Retina early 2016. Last yearend I purchased this drive from department store. And good working with my Macbook 12". Unfortunately Apple updated OS end up with Big Sur, After I updated latest version of Big Sur I found trouble with connecting USB C to My Passport , drive not show up in my Mac ,light on drive turned on, nothing run. So I really upset with the product and brand. And I tried contacting with local Thai WD distributor. They sent me 2 new cables to use. Actually I used drive with WD cables with my other Macbook Pro, It worked well. But it couldn't work with my Macbook 12". I think problem may from MacOS and may from electricity power not enough to run drive. Please advise how to do. ... MoreTrouble on connecting WD 2TB my Passport Ultra for Mac, I use Macbook 12"Retina early 2016. Last yearend I purchased this drive from department store. And good working with my Macbook 12". Unfortunately Apple updated OS end up with Big Sur, After I updated latest version of Big Sur I found trouble with connecting USB C to My Passport , drive not show up in my Mac ,light on drive turned on, nothing run. So I really upset with the product and brand. And I tried contacting with local Thai WD distributor. They sent me 2 new cables to use. Actually I used drive with WD cables with my other Macbook Pro, It worked well. But it couldn't work with my Macbook 12". I think problem may from MacOS and may from electricity power not enough to run drive. Please advise how to do. Because I usually use Macbook 12" majority , because light weight.
Started building systems in the mid 1980s, using CP/M. Then IBM OEM partner, and so on. Ever since WD started manufacturing HDD they were my HDD of choice with better reliability. Regretfully I can no longer recommend WD as the product quality is diminished, and they certainly aren't reliable. I own a number of these My Passport Ultra portable drives, from 1 TB to 5 TB, and I've experienced ~ 30% early failure rates in these. Product quality dropped when the drive specifications changed from 3600 RPM and 2 ms track-to-track latency to pretty blue anodized aluminum case, innovative style. Up to 5 Gb/s? Never seen it happen, on my USB 3.2 I've never seen it get above ~ 180 Mb/s. I think the platter must be a stone disc with a miniature chisel writing the information. ... MoreStarted building systems in the mid 1980s, using CP/M. Then IBM OEM partner, and so on. Ever since WD started manufacturing HDD they were my HDD of choice with better reliability. Regretfully I can no longer recommend WD as the product quality is diminished, and they certainly aren't reliable. I own a number of these My Passport Ultra portable drives, from 1 TB to 5 TB, and I've experienced ~ 30% early failure rates in these. Product quality dropped when the drive specifications changed from 3600 RPM and 2 ms track-to-track latency to pretty blue anodized aluminum case, innovative style. Up to 5 Gb/s? Never seen it happen, on my USB 3.2 I've never seen it get above ~ 180 Mb/s. I think the platter must be a stone disc with a miniature chisel writing the information. And yes, the Acronis software is the pits.I'm sorry that I can no longer recommend WD, it had a superb product for many years, but no longer.
Four drives. All WD. All dead within 2 years. If you have important data - don't trust WD with it. If that's not bad enough when the drives DO fail, the replacement process is horrendous. You have to mail them the drive. Any sort of data recovery efforts and cost are on you prior to that. There's fees. And they take forever to process replacements. This is why companies should not be allowed to buy up all their competitors and then monopolize what's available in store. Pretty much most of the hard drive aisle (non-SSD) at the Best Buy stores are a subsidiary of Western Digital. Now the drive is taking forever to mount and eventually it won't - so take that as an early warning sign - when you start having issues mounting the drive and you're no longer able to run ... MoreFour drives. All WD. All dead within 2 years. If you have important data - don't trust WD with it. If that's not bad enough when the drives DO fail, the replacement process is horrendous. You have to mail them the drive. Any sort of data recovery efforts and cost are on you prior to that. There's fees. And they take forever to process replacements. This is why companies should not be allowed to buy up all their competitors and then monopolize what's available in store. Pretty much most of the hard drive aisle (non-SSD) at the Best Buy stores are a subsidiary of Western Digital. Now the drive is taking forever to mount and eventually it won't - so take that as an early warning sign - when you start having issues mounting the drive and you're no longer able to run disk utility on the drive without it locking up. Eventually the drive will just flash and stop mounting.
WD 2TB Black My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0
Store, carry, and protect all your sensitive and important data with the black My Passport Ultra USB 3.0 Secure Portable Hard Drive from WD. With a capacity of 2TB, use it for extra storage or for backing up your videos, photos, and files. My Passport connects to your computer via a USB 3.0 port and is formatted in NTFS so systems running Windows 8, 7, or Vista will recognize it right out of the box. For Mac users, you can reformat the drive to work with the Mac OS X operating system. Due to the mobility of portable hard drives, sensitive data on these drives can be easily lost or stolen. With built-in 256-bit hardware encryption, your data stays safe with always on protection and authentication takes place on the My Passport Ultra instead of taking up valuable system resources. Additionally, you can easily access the data on the drive without the need of driver or software installation on the host system. My Passport Ultra quickly backs up and retrieves files by utilizing USB 3.0 technology and draws power from a USB bus-powered port on your device. Automatic back up your data has been simplified with the use of WD Backup software that lets you create scheduled backup times. Moreover, this software program works with your Dropbox account to provide another level of file protection.
Store, carry, and protect all your sensitive and important data with the black My Passport Ultra USB 3.0 Secure Portable Hard Drive from WD. With a capacity of 2TB, use it for extra storage or for backing up your videos, photos, and files. My Passport connects to your computer via a USB 3.0 port and is formatted in NTFS so systems running Windows 8, 7, or Vista will recognize it right out of the box. For Mac users, you can reformat the drive to work with the Mac OS X operating system. Due to the mobility of portable hard drives, sensitive data on these drives can be easily lost or stolen. With built-in 256-bit hardware encryption, your data stays safe with always on protection and authentication takes place on the My Passport Ultra instead of taking up valuable system resources. Additionally, you can easily access the data on the drive without the need of driver or software installation on the host system. My Passport Ultra quickly backs up and retrieves files by utilizing USB 3.0 technology and draws power from a USB bus-powered port on your device. Automatic back up your data has been simplified with the use of WD Backup software that lets you create scheduled backup times. Moreover, this software program works with your Dropbox account to provide another level of file protection.
Store, carry, and protect all your sensitive and important data with the black My Passport Ultra USB 3.0 Secure Portable Hard Drive from WD. With a capacity of 2TB, use it for extra storage or for backing up your videos, photos, and files. My Passport connects to your computer via a USB 3.0 port and is formatted in NTFS so systems running Windows 8, 7, or Vista will recognize it right out of the box. For Mac users, you can reformat the drive to work with the Mac OS X operating system. Due to the mobility of portable hard drives, sensitive data on these drives can be easily lost or stolen. With built-in 256-bit hardware encryption, your data stays safe with always on protection and authentication takes place on the My Passport Ultra instead of taking up valuable system resources. Additionally, you can easily access the data on the drive without the need of driver or software installation on the host system. My Passport Ultra quickly backs up and retrieves files by utilizing USB 3.0 technology and draws power from a USB bus-powered port on your device. Automatic back up your data has been simplified with the use of WD Backup software that lets you create scheduled backup times. Moreover, this software program works with your Dropbox account to provide another level of file protection.
Store, carry, and protect all your sensitive and important data with the black My Passport Ultra USB 3.0 Secure Portable Hard Drive from WD. With a capacity of 2TB, use it for extra storage or for backing up your videos, photos, and files. My Passport connects to your computer via a USB 3.0 port and is formatted in NTFS so systems running Windows 8, 7, or Vista will recognize it right out of the box. For Mac users, you can reformat the drive to work with the Mac OS X operating system. Due to the mobility of portable hard drives, sensitive data on these drives can be easily lost or stolen. With built-in 256-bit hardware encryption, your data stays safe with always on protection and authentication takes place on the My Passport Ultra instead of taking up valuable system resources. Additionally, you can easily access the data on the drive without the need of driver or software installation on the host system. My Passport Ultra quickly backs up and retrieves files by utilizing USB 3.0 technology and draws power from a USB bus-powered port on your device. Automatic back up your data has been simplified with the use of WD Backup software that lets you create scheduled backup times. Moreover, this software program works with your Dropbox account to provide another level of file protection.
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