WD offers smaller 160GB Passport drive
updated 09:35 am EDT, Tue September 12, 2006
WD Passport Portable Drive
Western Digital today announced its newly redesigned WD Passport Portable Drives, which offer more storage capacity in a small form factor. Featuring a stylish and sleek, piano-black finish, the WD Passport is available in capacities of 60GB, 80GB, 120GB and 160GB; the ultra-portable solutions fit easily in any pocket or purse and weigh less than 5 ounces, according to the company. The USB 2.0-enabled drives use 5,400rpm mechanisms: WD Passport Portable Drives and WD Passport carrying cases are available at select retail stores, online retailers and also may be purchased via the company's online store (www.westerndigital.com). Estimated pricing is $200 for the WD Passport Portable Drive 160GB capacity and $180 for the 120GB capacity.
doesn't work w/ PowerBook
11/02, 02:53am reply
This drive doesn't work with my Al PowerBook G4 (15", 1.5 GHz). USB power is not enough, and there's no power supply. Probably need Y-type USB cable, but unfortunately it's sold only in the US, and I am far abroad. So now I have nice and useless USB drive as it cannot spin up...
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