Top 10 Western Digital My Book 4Tb Desktop Hard Drive

The My Book drive is trusted desktop storage designed to complement your personal style with a massive amount of space to store your photos, videos, music and documents. Equipped with social media and cloud storage import, password protection and perfectly paired with WD Backup or time Machine, My Book desktop storage helps keep your files safe.

Product Description

They’re your photos, your music, your videos, your important files. Make extra room for them and keep them safe on a My Book Mac Edition USB 2.0 external hard drive from WD. This drive is all about simplicity. Plug it into your computer’s USB 2.0 port and start saving. It’s so simple and integrated that the drive even turns on and off with your computer. With just the essential features for add-on storage it’s perfect for all your precious digital assets.

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer

My Book for Mac � Smart backup and storage.

Our best-selling My Book for Mac external drive is an elegant, high-capacity storage solution for all the chapters of your digital life. Our latest edition, formatted for Mac, now features visual, easy-to-use, automatic, continuous backup software and drive lock security protection.

Mac-ready. Formatted for Mac and compatible with Apple® Time Machine™, this drive is plug-and-play ready for Mac computer users.	See your life safe in one place. WD SmartWare software – A visual control center with a single screen view of all your data. From it you can back up, retrieve, and secure your files.	Password protection. An extra level of security with password protection and 256-bit hardware-based encryption.

Features at a glance Automatic, continous backup Visual backup control center Hardware encryption, password protection Compatible with Apple® Time Machine™ 2-years limited warranty

Smaller, sleeker, more streamlined design – We’ve made these award-winning drives even smaller, sleeker, and more elegant. As always, this book-like shape takes up minimal space on your desk and allows two or more My Book drives to nestle neatly together like volumes on a shelf.

Designed for Mac – Formatted for Mac and compatible with Apple® TimeMachine™, this drive is plug-and-play ready for Mac computer users.

WD SmartWare™ – See your life safe in one place.

— Protect your data automatically – Relax, your data is secure. Automatic, continuous backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you add or change a file.

— See your backup as it happens – Seeing is believing. Visual backup displays your content in categories and shows the progress of your backup.

— Bring back lost files effortlessly – Retrieve your valuable data to its original location whether you’ve lost all your data or just overwritten an important file.

— Take control – Customize your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more from the WD SmartWare control center.

Find out more about WD SmartWare™

Drive lock – Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access or theft with password protection and 256-bit hardware-based encryption.

Illuminated capacity gauge – See at a glance how much space is available on your drive.

USB 2.0 interface – Powered directly from the USB port on your PC. No separate power supply is needed*.
* An optional cable is available for the few computers that limit power from the USB port.

Power miser – My Book external drives are designed to save energy. WD GreenPower Technology™ lowers internal drive power consumption by up to 30%, a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power-saving feature turns the drive on and off with your computer.

Planet friendly – We designed a small box from recycled materials to minimize waste. We encourage you to recycle it.

Ideal For

• Protecting your data with automatic, continous backup
• Retrieving lost data effortlessly
• Adding extra storage space for photos, videos and music
• Securing private or sensitive data
• Using with Apple Time Machine

Compatibility

Formatted HFS+ Journaled
Mac OS® X Tiger®, Leopard®, Snow Leopard™

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

What’s in the box

External hard drive, WD SmartWare software, USB cable, AC adapter, Quick Install Guide.

Backup software you’ll really use � WD SmartWare Five great reasons to love it:
1. It’s easy – Data backup can be a chore, but it’s your family photos, your movies, your music – your life – and it’s important to protect it. So we made this software extra easy because we really want you to use it.
2. You can see your life safe in one place – See your content displayed in easy to understand categories like movies and photos. Watch the progress of your backup as it happens with the instant-feedback color bars. Now you can truly be sure that all your stuff is backed up. A unique visual interface lets you see the drives connected to your computer. WD SmartWare will automatically scan your computer and find all of your personal files, including e-mail. Content category gauges show how much information you have to be backed up in each category. You can even mouse over a category to see a file count. Simply click Run Backup and WD SmartWare will automatically start backing up your files. As your backup is running the category gauges will change color showing you the backup as it happens. When finished, you’ll see a status screen and information about your backup. You only have to do this once. After the first backup your files will be backed up automatically every time you change or add a file.
	3. It’s always on the job – WD SmartWare is always watching your computer, so when you change a file and save it, create new files, add new pictures, movies, or songs, WD SmartWare will instantly back them up.
4. You can bring back lost files effortlessly – If you ever accidentally delete an important file, or need to get an earlier version of a file, you can find and retrieve it in seconds with this easy-to-use interface. Restore files and folders by categories – photos, music, video, for example. Find a lost file with the search function. Go back in time to retrieve an older version of a file.
5. You’re in control – WD SmartWare software is also a control center for your external drives. From it you can: Customize your backup Set drive security Run diagnostics Manage the power settings, and more…

Product Description

Our best-selling My Book external drive is an elegant, high-capacity storage solution for all the chapters of your digital life. Our latest edition now features visual, easy-to-use, automatic, continuous backup software and drive lock security protection. At last, beauty, brains, and simplicity together.

From the Manufacturer

My Book External Hard Drive –Ultra-fast backup and storage.

Put your digital life on the high capacity My Book desktop hard drive with ultra-fast USB 3.0 connectivity. WD SmartWare automatic backup software and password protection with hardware encryption ensure your data is protected.

Massive capacity. Sleek design.
My Book features ultra-fast USB 3.0 connectivity and up to 4 TB capacity to store and protect all the chapters of your digital life.

Automatic backup.
WD SmartWare automatic backup software works quietly in the background to help protect your data using minimal PC resources. Whenever you add or change a file, it’s instantly backed up.

Password protection secures your drive.
Use WD Security to set password protection and hardware encryption and protect your files from unauthorized use or access.

Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 interface– A single drive with universal compatibility today and next-generation speed for tomorrow. Use it with USB 2.0 now and step up to USB 3.0 speed when you’re ready.

Up to 3x faster transfer rates – When connected to a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port this drive lets you access and save files up to 3 times faster than USB 2.0. Transfer a 2-hour HD movie in just 3 minutes instead of 13 minutes.*

*Performance may vary based on user’s hardware and system configuration.

Massive capacity – With up to 4 TB capacity, there is plenty of room to store and protect your precious memories and important files.

WD SmartWare software – You’re in control of your backup. Install all the features, select just the components you need, or if you prefer, choose not to use the software at all.

Automatic, continuous backup – Works quietly in the background to protect your data using minimal PC resources. Whenever you add or change a file it’s instantly backed up.

Password protection for privacy – Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access with password protection and encryption.

WD quality inside and out – For over 20 years, millions of people worldwide have trusted their data to WD hard drives. We are successful because we understand the importance of your data and our first concern is keeping that data safe.

Ideal for

• Transferring files up to three times faster when connected to a USB 3.0 port
• Connecting with your USB 2.0 port today and using with USB 3.0 when you’re ready
• Protecting your data with automatic, continuous backup
• Adding extra storage space for photos, videos and music
• Securing private or sensitive data with password protection and hardware encryption

What’s in the box
External hard drive, USB cable, WD SmartWare software, AC adapter, Quick Install Guide.

Compatibility
Formatted NTFS
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8
Mac OS X (requires reformatting)
Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.

Features at a glance

• Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility
• WD SmartWare software
• Automatic, continuous backup
• Password protection and hardware encryption

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External Storage Comparison Chart	Storage with backup			Storage with backup and anywhere access
	My Passport Edge	My Passport	My Book	My Book Live	My Book Live Duo
	Ultra-compact, high-capacity storage to go.	Ultra-fast backup and storage to go.	Ultra-fast storage and backup.	Shared storage for computers, tablets and smartphones.	Double-safe storage for all your screens.
Interface	USB 3.0, USB 2.0	USB 3.0, USB 2.0	USB 3.0, USB 2.0	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Capacity range	500 GB	500 GB – 2 TB	1 TB – 4 TB	1 TB – 3 TB	4 TB – 6 TB
Mobile apps
WD SmartWare backup software
Password protection and hardware encryption
Network connection
Remote access
Portable form factor
RAID					RAID 0/1
Mac ready
PC ready

The My Book Duo drive has massive capacity ideal for storing photos, videos, documents and music. Its super-fast with up to 360 MB/s2 sequential read speeds, thanks to WD Red drives inside and use of the USB Type-C port. That USB Type-C port with all cables included makes it universally compatible (supports USB 3.1 Gen 1/3.0/2.0). Two USB Type-A hub ports deliver flexibility for additional accessories. Compatibility: Formatted NTFS for Windows 10, Windows 7 or Windows Vista operating system. Requires reformatting for Mac OS X.

Product Description

The world’s best-selling external hard drive now features a new, smart, visual backup solution that protects your data automatically. Smaller, sleeker, more streamlined design – WD has made these award-winning drives even smaller, sleeker, and more elegant. As always, this book-like shape takes up less space on your desk and allows two or more My Book drives to nestle neatly together like volumes on a shelf. WD SmartWare – A control center for your drive that gives you the power to: Protect your data automatically – Relax. Your data is secure. Automatic, continuous backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you add or change a file. See your backup as it happens – Seeing is believing. Visual backup displays your content categories and shows the progress of your backup. Bring back lost files effortlessly – Retrieve your valuable data to its original location whether you’ve lost all your data or just overwritten an important file. Take control – Customize your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more from the WD SmartWare control center. Drive lock – Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access or theft with password protection and military-grade 256-bit hardware-based encryption. Illuminated capacity gauge – See at a glance how much space is available on your drive. USB 2.0 interface – A simple connection that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. Power miser – My Book external drives are designed to save energy. WD GreenPower Technology lowers internal drive power consumption by up to 30%, a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power-saving feature turns the drive on and off with your computer. Planet friendly – We designed a small box to minimize waste and used recycled material. We encourage you to recycle it. Ready to plug-and-play with Windows PCs – if you’re a Mac user, check out our Mac version of this product.

Amazon.com

Our best-selling My Book external drive is an elegant, high-capacity storage solution for all the chapters of your digital life. Our latest edition now features visual, easy-to-use, automatic, continuous backup software and drive lock security protection. At last, beauty, brains, and simplicity together.

Elegant design. This book-like shape takes up minimal space on your desk and allows two or more My Book drives to nestle neatly together like volumes on a shelf.	See your life safe in one place. WD SmartWare software – A visual control center with a single screen view of all your data. From it you can back up, retrieve, and secure your files.	Password protection. An extra level of security with password protection and 256-bit hardware-based encryption.

Features at a glance Automatic, continous backup Illuminated capacity gauge Password protection and hardware encryption WD SmartWare software 2-years limited warranty

Smaller, sleeker, more streamlined design – We’ve made these award-winning drives even smaller, sleeker, and more elegant. As always, this book-like shape takes up minimal space on your desk and allows two or more My Book drives to nestle neatly together like volumes on a shelf.

WD SmartWare™ – A control center for your drive that gives you the power to:

— Protect your data automatically – Relax, your data is secure. Automatic, continuous backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you add or change a file.

— See your backup as it happens – Seeing is believing. Visual backup displays your content in categories and shows the progress of your backup.

— Bring back lost files effortlessly – Retrieve your valuable data to its original location whether you’ve lost all your data or just overwritten an important file.

— Take control – Customize your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more from the WD SmartWare control center.

Find out more about WD SmartWare™

Drive lock – Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access or theft with password protection and 256-bit hardware-based encryption.

Illuminated capacity gauge – See at a glance how much space is available on your drive.

USB 2.0 interface – Powered directly from the USB port on your PC. No separate power supply is needed*.
* An optional cable is available for the few computers that limit power from the USB port.

Power miser – My Book external drives are designed to save energy. WD GreenPower Technology™ lowers internal drive power consumption by up to 30%, a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power-saving feature turns the drive on and off with your computer.

Planet friendly – We designed a small box from recycled materials to minimize waste. We encourage you to recycle it.

Ready to plug-and-play with Windows PCs – If you’re a Mac user, check out our Mac version of this product.

Ideal For

• Protecting your data with automatic, continous backup
• Retrieving lost data effortlessly
• Adding extra storage space for photos, videos and music
• Securing private or sensitive data

Compatibility

Formatted NTFS
Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7
Mac OS® X Tiger®, Leopard®, Snow Leopard™ (requires reformatting)

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

What’s in the box

External hard drive, WD SmartWare software, USB cable, AC adapter, Quick Install Guide.

Backup software you’ll really use � WD SmartWare Five great reasons to love it:
1. It’s easy – Data backup can be a chore, but it’s your family photos, your movies, your music – your life – and it’s important to protect it. So we made this software extra easy because we really want you to use it.
2. You can see your life safe in one place – See your content displayed in easy to understand categories like movies and photos. Watch the progress of your backup as it happens with the instant-feedback color bars. Now you can truly be sure that all your stuff is backed up. A unique visual interface lets you see the drives connected to your computer. WD SmartWare will automatically scan your computer and find all of your personal files, including e-mail. Content category gauges show how much information you have to be backed up in each category. You can even mouse over a category to see a file count. Simply click Run Backup and WD SmartWare will automatically start backing up your files. As your backup is running the category gauges will change color showing you the backup as it happens. When finished, you’ll see a status screen and information about your backup. You only have to do this once. After the first backup your files will be backed up automatically every time you change or add a file.
	3. It’s always on the job – WD SmartWare is always watching your computer, so when you change a file and save it, create new files, add new pictures, movies, or songs, WD SmartWare will instantly back them up.
4. You can bring back lost files effortlessly – If you ever accidentally delete an important file, or need to get an earlier version of a file, you can find and retrieve it in seconds with this easy-to-use interface. Restore files and folders by categories – photos, music, video, for example. Find a lost file with the search function. Go back in time to retrieve an older version of a file.
5. You’re in control – WD SmartWare software is also a control center for your external drives. From it you can: Customize your backup Set drive security Run diagnostics Manage the power settings, and more…

WD 10TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 – WDBBGB0100HBK-NESN
The My Book drive is trusted desktop storage designed to complement your personal style with a massive amount of space to store your photos, videos, music and documents. Equipped with password protection and perfectly paired with WD backup or Apple time machine, My Book desktop storage helps keep your files safe.

WD 4TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive – USB 3.0 – WDBU6Y0040BBK-WESN
WD Elements portable hard drives offer reliable, high-capacity storage, fast data transfer rates and universal connectivity with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices to back up your photos, videos and files on the go.

Complete Backupmy Book Desktop Storage Comes Equipped With Wd Backup Software And Apple Time Machine Compatibility To Help Make Sure Your Photos, Videos, Music And Documents Don''t Get Lost. You Can Set It To Run Automatically To Your Schedule. Just Pick The Time And Frequency To Back Up Important Files From Your System.my Book Desktop Storage Also Works Great With Acronis True Image Wd Edition Software To Schedule Complete System Backups.with The Power Of Wd Backup, Apple Time Machine Compatibility And Acronis True Image Wd Edition Software, You''ve Got A Complete Backup Routine To Help Recover Data In The Event Of A Computer Virus, Computer Failure, Or If You Accidentally Press delete. Password Protection With Hardware Encryptionthe My Book Drive''s Built-in 256-bit Aes Hardware Encryption With Wd Security Software Helps Keep Your Content Private And Safe. Just Activate Password Protection And Set Your Own Personalized Password.for Quick, Convenient Access, You Can Set Wd Security To Automatically Unlock The Drive On Your Computer, Saving You The Hassle Of Keying In Your Password Every Time. Reimagined Design The Bold, Vibrant Design Of My Book Desktop Storage Is Sure To Stop You In Your Tracks. It Is Desktop Storage Reimagined And Gives You The Opportunity To Express Yourself! Easy To Usemy Book Desktop Storage Is Ready To Use Out Of The Box So You Can Start Transferring Files, Saving Your Memories And Backing Up Right Away. It Comes With All The Software You Need To Help Protect Your Data, Including Wd Backup And Wd Security Software And Is Compatible With Apple Time Machine.