Testseek.com have collected 25 expert reviews of the Western Digital Passport Portable USB2 WDXML / WDXMS and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Western Digital Passport Portable USB2 WDXML / WDXMS.
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25 Reviews
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Abstract: Whereas Freecoms ToughDrive and WiebeTechs ToughTech XE are built with protection from bumps and bangs in mind, Western Digitals Passport hard drive is all about easy portability.
Elegant looks, Quiet in operation, It suits a Mac, USB powered
Windows-only data encryption software
Western Digital has a good brand name for external storage. We particularly liked its MyBook Pro desktop drives last year. Those drives came with loads of connection options, including speedy FireWire 800 and 400 ports in addition to USB.Following in t...
Abstract: The latest portable USB hard disks from Formac and Western Digital look very similar. They both have a capacity of 120GB and come in attractive, shiny black cases. But they have subtly different strengths and weaknesses. Formacs Disk Mini is also a...
Abstract: When it comes to toting large amounts of data around, small and light are the order of the day. The Western Digital Passport is just 15mm high and holds a 120GB Western Digital Scorpio notebook drive. The chassis is USB powered via a port thats hid...
Abstract: Western Digitals rubber-bottomed Passport looks like expensive diving equipment, but we suggest you keep it above sea level so no harm comes to the enclosed 80GB hard disk. Its little bigger than a PDA and weighs just 238g so its easy to carry in...
Simplicity is the name when it comes to storage, as it should be. The software is easy to use, if a little thin on available actions, but the full drive encryption is major bonus, even if it's limited to Macs and PCs. Drive performance is improved somewha...
Hard-shell case is optional
Software can be confusing
Y cable costs an extra $10 USD
The WD Passport is a decent product, with flourishes of greatness. We love being able to have our bookmarks and files synced all the time, and to be able to essentially take “our PC” with us to any computer. The WD Sync software works rather w...
The new Western Digital solution turned out an indisputable success. It is not only the today’s largest external solution on 2.5” hard disk drive, but it proves excellent in all work modes tested. I would specifically like to stress great perf...
