WD My Passport Essential 500 GB External Portable Hard Drive WDME5000TN

Carry your music, video, and photos in style with WD's My Passport Essential Portable Hard Drive. Big capacity in a small elegant design. Available in many delicious colors. Pick the one that satisfies your appetite for style.

These elegant portable drives are simple to use, light and easy to carry, and require no power adapter -- they are powered directly through the USB cable. Works with Windows and Mac. Synchronize files between home and office and encrypt everything on the drive for added security.

Key Features

Easy - Installation is a snap because you don't really "install" this drive; you just plug it in and it's ready to use. There is no CD to install; the included software loads from the drive the first time you plug it in.

Smart - Powered by the USB bus. No separate power supply is needed.*

More space - capacities up to 320 GB means you can take even more of your photos, videos, files and music with you wherever you go.

Ultra-portable - This compact drive fits easily in your pocket or purse, weighs only a few ounces and holds tons of valuable data.

Synchronized and secure - WD Sync™ synchronization and encryption software lets you take your critical data with you. Plug WD Passport into any PC, edit files, read e-mail, and view photos. Then sync all of your changes back to your home or office computer. Your data is protected with 128-bit encryption. (Windows only)

Includes Google™ software - Search your drive, manage your photos, and simplify Web searches with included Google software. (Windows only).

Storage with style - Designed with a glossy black case to make a perfect storage style.

Compatible - Use with Windows® and Macintosh® computers