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WD Elements 2 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive

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Customer Ratings
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4.5
Tech Support
3.7
4.2
4.2
3.5
3.5
4.0
Portability
4.4
4.6
4.1
4.3
4.5
Durability
3.7
4.4
4.5
4.1
4.4
Easy to use
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4.4
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    Product Description

    2TB WD Elements USB 2.0 Ext desktop External Hard Drive

    From the Manufacturer

    WD Elements™ Desktop External Drive - Simply affordable.

    Western Digital's WD Elements Desktop USB 2.0 external hard drives are the right answer for simple, reliable add-on storage. Simply plug one in to a USB port and start saving your photos, music, video, and files.

    Features at a glance
    • Simple add-on storage
    • Plug-and-play
    • USB 2.0 interface
    • WD quality inside and out
    • 1-year limited warranty

    WD quality inside and out - Designed with the same commitment to quality that made WD external drives the number one selling drives in the world.

    Plug-and-play simplicity - Just connect the power and plug it into a USB port to instantly add more storage to your computer.

    Designed to save power - Turns on and off with your computer. Enters idle mode when not in use. Utilizes a WD drive with power-saving WD GreenPower Technology™ and an EnergyStar compliant power supply.

    Packaging - Packaged in a minimized recyclable packaging made from recycled materials. Preformatted for PCs - Designed for use with Windows-based computers. Can be easily reformatted for use with Macs.

    Preformatted for PCs - Designed for use with Windows-based computers. Can be easily reformatted for use with Macs.

    Compatibility

    Available USB port, Mac OS® X Tiger® or Leopard®, Windows® Vista®/XP

    Note: Compatibility may vary, depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system.

    What's in the box

    USB 2.0 external hard drive, USB cable, AC adapter, Quick Install Guide.



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    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    4,489 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the performance, value, and ease of use of the computer drive. For example, they mention that it works flawlessly, is reasonably priced, and is well worth the purchase. That said, they're also satisfied with vibration, size, and storage. Opinions are mixed on quality and speed.

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    1,690 customers mention1,427 positive263 negative

    Customers like the performance of the hard drive. For example, they say it works flawlessly, it's a well-performing product, and has had no problems. Some mention that it works with PCs and TVs without any issues. That said, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the drive.

    "...It works great as a Time Machine...." Read more

    "...aren't the absolute best buy in external drives at the moment... they are very good, and they are certainly worth having...." Read more

    "...been done to improve the hard drive, but all in all, the hard drive works very well and definitely serves my purpose." Read more

    "...files as this is all this drive was designed for and it does it's job very well.Well done WD well engineered device! -..." Read more

    834 customers mention742 positive92 negative

    Customers like the value of the computer drive. They mention that it has great performance, is economical, and flexible. The docking stations are also reasonably priced, and convenient. Overall, customers are satisfied with the value and performance of the drive.

    "...The speed is what you would expect and is reasonable. A faster speed would be awesome, but the speed is what you would expect from any competitors...." Read more

    "...Docking stations are also reasonably priced, and very convenient.My experience with these particular drives has been great...." Read more

    "...best in 2TB external storage in today's market, The price is right for an external enclosure, The drive is silent but with occasional seek sound..." Read more

    "...USB 2, this little drive has earned my respect for its tenacity, its economy, its flexibility, its portability, its silence, its cool operation and..." Read more

    796 customers mention745 positive51 negative

    Customers find the computer drive easy to use. They mention it's simple to set up and use, and comes pre-formatted NTFS. Customers also say it mounts with no problem and is ready for immediate use.

    "...It's very easy to use...." Read more

    "...Docking stations are also reasonably priced, and very convenient.My experience with these particular drives has been great...." Read more

    "...I like about this drive: it has plenty of space and it is ALL available for immediate use, it is small enough to hide behind my monitor, and it is..." Read more

    "...The drive is 100% plug and play and is nearly silent. The size is nice for so much storage too.Problem:..." Read more

    604 customers mention571 positive33 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the vibration of the computer drive. They mention that it runs very quietly.

    "...The hard drive isn't noisy, which I wouldn't care about anyway, but in any case this one is silent...." Read more

    "...They are sturdy, durable, quiet, and good looking. They can be stood vertically or laid horizontally...." Read more

    "...use, it is small enough to hide behind my monitor, and it is VERY quiet (I had to touch the drive to assure myself it was running)...." Read more

    "...The drive is 100% plug and play and is nearly silent. The size is nice for so much storage too.Problem:..." Read more

    450 customers mention367 positive83 negative

    Customers like the size of the hard drive. They mention that it takes up little space on the desktop, is absolutely quiet at all times, and is quite compact. They also appreciate the good size and shape of the drive and electronics. Overall, most are happy with the size and functionality of the product.

    "...I have no problem with the size. It still fits comfortably in my laptop bag if I need to transport it with my laptop so the size is fine by me...." Read more

    "...What I like about this drive: it has plenty of space and it is ALL available for immediate use, it is small enough to hide behind my monitor, and it..." Read more

    "...The drive is 100% plug and play and is nearly silent. The size is nice for so much storage too.Problem:..." Read more

    "...However, it's nothing like it. It's quite compact, sleek, and stylish. I'm proud of leaving it visible on my desktop.-..." Read more

    424 customers mention399 positive25 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the storage of the computer drive. They mention that it provides an amazingly large amount of storage for an surprisingly small price, and is an excellent choice for media storage in home theater PCs. Customers are also happy with the speed and availability of the drive. The space, over 500 GB, is available for any client storage, holding a lot of media like iTunes. The drive is extremely fast and will likely never be full. It is a suitable back-up for everything and can just be kept at home desk for use whenever. There are lots of great backup programs available, and it functions as a great media drive for the LaCie media server.

    "...They are an excellent choice for media storage in home theater PCs...." Read more

    "...It shows up on the computer and it is completely blank and ready to use...." Read more

    "...is able to store and stream HD video and also has enough capacity to store tons of pictures and digital files as this is all this drive was designed..." Read more

    "...The remaining space, over 500 GB, is available for any client storage, holding a lot of media like iTunes, iMovie and iPhoto libraries...." Read more

    1,055 customers mention614 positive441 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the computer drive. Some mention that it's a reliable piece of equipment that holds up well, and is made well. Others say that it has a high failure rate and is buggy.

    "This is a great external hard drive that anyone should get if they're looking to backup their computer...." Read more

    "...mentioned that this drive had problems with compatibility and a high failure rate...." Read more

    "...They are sturdy, durable, quiet, and good looking. They can be stood vertically or laid horizontally...." Read more

    "...WD Elements & Win 7, Drive does not appear in Win Explorer-not assigned a drive letter - Simple Fixby bigfish98 a moment ago..." Read more

    629 customers mention431 positive198 negative

    Customers are mixed about the speed of the drive. Some mention that it has pretty good speed for USB 2.0, read speeds are reasonable for USB, and the USB 2.0 interface is as fast as you would expect it to be. However, others say that it's not the fastest drive on the market, has slow file transfer speeds during file syncing, and that the transfer rates differed quite a bit.

    "...The speed is what you would expect and is reasonable. A faster speed would be awesome, but the speed is what you would expect from any competitors...." Read more

    "...is silent but with occasional seek sound which is expected, the speeds are okay for a USB 2.0 based drive...." Read more

    "...3. These drives connect via USB 2.0. This is a slow type of interface by today's standards...." Read more

    "...I used free version of TerraCopy and the copy process looked faster and there were no lags what so ever. So, again the drive looks good as of now...." Read more

    Excellent budget external hard drive - even in May 2011
    5 Stars
    Excellent budget external hard drive - even in May 2011
    I'm aware that this Western Digital hard drive was released a while back. Still even in May 2011, this hard drive still runs very well. I purchased this hard drive at the end of January 2011. So far, no indication of hiccups or malfunction. Perfect!My experiences and thoughts:- Transfer speed is quite good for a USB 2.0 external HDD that came out a few years back.- For photos it stays around a constant 15 mb/s 2) Game files it jumps up and down (due to varying file sizes), so varies between 10 mb/s to 30 mb/s 3) Movie files is at a constant 20 - 25 mb/s. However, it should really also depend on your computer's CPU and motherboard. I'm using a AMD CPU HDZ955FBGMBOX Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition 3.2GHz AM3 125W Retail and ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 - AM3 - AMD 880G - DDR3 - USB 3.0 SATA 6 Gb/s - ATX Motherboard. Generally, transfer speeds is very good.- Design looks surprising sleek. Judging from the images and product page, the external HDD looks like a heavy brick. However, it's nothing like it. It's quite compact, sleek, and stylish. I'm proud of leaving it visible on my desktop.- Cooling is subtle but effective. The HDD gets warm but it never reaches scorching hot temperature.- Many options for how to position the external HDD. I wouldn't put it completely flat with the larger surface facing up because I'd like to give it some air for ventilation. I usually leave it standing on the narrower edge of the external HDD. It can sit flat on your desk, it can stand vertically, or horizontally. Really, there's some versatility when it comes to positioning how you want the external HDD.- Wires aren't too clunky. There's the USB cord and of course the power cord. They don't interfere too much, even though I move the external HDD quite frequently. I'm always transporting it between places in my backpack. Still, the USB cord stays relatively separate from the power cord.- Good back up HDD. I have a laptop, netbook, and desktop. I use it frequently to back up my files, photos, movies, and games. I put everything on this sweet hardware! I also use it when I'm about to reformat my computers. Very solid and expected performance.There's really not that many negatives when it comes to this external HDD. Great value and performance!
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    nico09
    5.0 out of 5 stars PARFAIT
    Reviewed in France on February 6, 2015
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    domwrap
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quiet Performer
    Reviewed in Canada on December 23, 2011
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    MTan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfectly fits my needs
    Reviewed in Canada on October 10, 2013
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    5.0 out of 5 stars fait trés bien se qu'on lui demande
    Reviewed in France on January 30, 2013
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    Reviewed in France on December 11, 2012
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