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Western Digital WDG1C2500N My Book Premium Edition 250 GB USB 2.0/Firewire400 External Hard Drive
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Western Digital
Color: Black
EAN: 0718037116532
Hard Disk Size: 250 GB
Item Dimensions: 7001000400400
Label: Western Digital
Manufacturer: Western Digital
Model: WDG1C2500N
MPN: WDG1C2500N
Publisher: Western Digital
Studio: Western Digital
Variation Description: Black
Features:- Store and back up your music, photos, videos and important documents with this external hard drive
- Easy to set up and use with built-in installation software
- Dual interface features FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 connectivity
- Device holds up to 250 GB of data and is built with an easy-to-read capacity gauge
- Measures 5.55 x 2.25 x 6.71 inches (WxHxD)
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Editorial Review:
Is your computer loaded with photos, music, video, and all sorts of important files? If so, you should make extra room, back them up, and keep them safe on Western Digital's WDG1C2500 My Book Premium Edition 250 GB Hard Drive. This reliable, easy-to-use external hard drive is the perfect storage solution for all your precious digital assets.
Save and back up all your digital assets with the My Book Premium Edition Hard Drive. View larger. | 
Simple, easy-to-use design. | 
Hard drive features dual interface connectivity (FireWire 400 and USB 2.0). View larger. |  The elegant case takes up very little space. | 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. For cream-of-the-crop, high-speed performance, use My Book Premium's FireWire 400 interface. However, if FireWire 400 isn't convenient, Western Digital has you covered -- the My Book Premium hard drive is also compatible with USB 2.0 connectivity. Best of all, you don't have to choose between one or the other because both interfaces are built into every drive.
Western Digital provides software (WD Backup) that makes backing up your data as easy as possible. With a few simple steps you can back up all your data files, or just save your picture and music files. You can also schedule routine backups so you don't have to worry about it ever again. Built for ease of use, this drive is equipped with a capacity gauge that shows how much space is left on your drive. The My Book Premium also includes intelligent drive management features. For example, the drive turns itself on and off with your computer, and Safe Shutdown prevents the drive from being powered down until all your data has been written.
But that's not all. Western Digital uses a smart design to make the My Book Premium 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 Premium is equipped with free Google software that searches your drives, manages your photos, and simplifies Web searches.
My Book Premium Edition Hard Drives are ideal for:
- High-speed backup of important documents and images
- Extra storage for your computer
- Automatic backups of your existing hard drive
- Archiving the music stored on your MP3 player
- Adding plenty of space for digital video capture and editing
- Saving and organizing your digital photo collection
Note: For basic, less expensive storage option without automatic backup software, consider the My Book Essential Edition 250 GB Hard Drive.
What's in the Box
My Book Premium 250 GB USB 2.0/FireWire external hard drive, USB cable, FireWire cable (six-pin to six-pin), AC adapter with power cord, and quick install guide.
They're your photos... your music... your videos... your important files. Make extra room for them, back them up, and keep them safe on WD's My Book Premium. This reliable, easy-to-use external hard drive is the perfect storage solution for all your precious digital assets.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Does not recognize Firewire ports
My book's firewire port was recognized by a cardbus adapter (I-O gear), but a firewire express card (Startech-2 port ) did not recognize the drive. Any suggestions?
Rating:  - Stay away from this drive!
I had this drive for a year and used it maybe 4-5 times to store large backup files. One day I couldn't access half of my folders on the drive, with error "can't access folder". I did a google on it and found that I was not alone. Lot's of people having same problems. Called western digital tech support and they confirmed that Mybook is having this problem! They also suggested to remove drive from enclosure and use it as stand alone. I did that but the problem was still there. I reformat the drive ... Read More
Rating: - Almost exactly 2 years.
Over the years I have purchased 3 external hard drives from Western Digital, which I thought to be a reliable company.
Unfortunately two of the drives have crashed almost exactly 2 years after I have purchased them, and Western Digital only offers a one year warranty, meaning they will not replace your defective product. I would advise others to stay away from this company, I've wasted a lot of time, money, and lost a lot of data dealing with them.
This 250GB Mybook drive ... Read More
Rating:  - Firewire Flaky, USB solid
Still going strong - I was an "early adopter" of the MyBook Premium, and it was up and running quickly.
After plugging it in (if Autoplay is enabled) it will run its preinstalled script and start the setup process. It comes bundled with Mac/PC proggies and drivers, but if you accidentally wipe everything, you can redownload them all from the WD site simply by providing the product SN.
I've stopped using the Firewire Port - it was nice that they bundled a cable, but the ... Read More
Rating:  - The pains of progress
Like other reviewers, I had sporadic, and then slow, success with the firewire connection. USB was more dependable but with Leopard far from a sure thing. The drive would generally do all right if it shut down and started with my iMac. But there are frequent times when a connector loosens in a hub, causing communication to be disrupted. Unlike other devices, this one can't simply be plugged back in to re-establish a connection. You have to do a time-consuming restart to coax it to reappear on your desk ... Read More
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