WD Elements SE 2.5 inch 500 GB External Hard Disk  (Black)

Western Digital comes up with the perfect storage solution for all and sundry with its latest edition of the Elements SE 2.5 Inch 500 GB hard drive. The device is ideal for users of all kinds ranging from college-goers to business professionals as it provides ample space for your movies, music, pictures and other important data. The sleek gadget weighs very little and boasts of great portability which help you carry it with great ease anywhere you go. You can connect your device to television sets or laptops and view pictures, movies and more. Preloaded with essential software, the hard drive helps secure and protect all your valuable data.

Build

This hard drive comes with a slim, ultra-portable design that looks classy and stylish. Despite its plastic build, the device is highly strong and capable of withstanding the stress of constant use. You can flaunt the device at work or college as it comes with a neat, attractive look. The slim drive can be slipped into your backpack or jacket pocket while travelling. This hard drive is also reasonably light when compared to other conventional hard drives and weighs only 200 g. With dimensions of 78 x 15 x 126 mm, the hard disk is one of the trendiest storage devices available in the market today.

Performance and Requirements

Featuring 500 GB of storage capacity, the hard drive provides ample space for all your valuable movies, pictures, music or a combination of these files. The hard disk can be accessed by means of any compatible devices that come with a USB 2.0 interface. You can view movies and videos by connecting the hard drive to a compatible television set. The hard disk also helps you access your data with great ease and speed. You can transfer data at high-speeds to other devices as the hard drive comes with an amazing transfer speed of 480 Mb/s, which is reasonably good when you look at other conventional hard drives.

Loaded with basic installation software, the hard drive from WD is very simple and easy to use. The hard disk is supported by most operating systems which include Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 for Microsoft, and Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5, v10.6 for Apple products. The following platforms allow you to view your data present in the hard disk easily. You need not connect the hard drive to a power source as it is capable of working on the power consumed by the device it is connected to. The WD Elements SE External hard drive secures and protects all your personal data with powerful security measures.

Special Features

Protecting your data is very vital and the hard drive provides ample security measures for the protection of your data. The portable device can be powered by using a compatible USB port of a desktop or a laptop. You can easily plug in the device and start working as it features a simple plug and play mechanism. WD also makes this an eco-friendly gadget as it is made from recyclable material. On the whole, the Elements 500 GB WD hard drive is the perfect storage device for you with its sleek and compact design.