WD 2TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive – USB 3.0 – WDBFJK0020HBK-NESN

Pros: Plenty of space.

Cons: Requires a power adapter, but I knew this going in.

Overall Review: Did what I needed it to do, which was back up an ESXi server. Even after that, it’s got plenty of space for music and software installers.

Can’t say much about the included software, but the diagnostics app worked fine. Disk security and backup software were also included. All were outdated, but new versions were available on WD’s website.

Pros: My old external hard drive was portable and did not have a power supply…It would not work right…So I bought a Desktop external hard drive with a power supply..Success…I connect the hard drive up…I did a format…I created a restore point in Windows 10..I did a backup ..Success!!!

Cons: None

Overall Review: My old drive was portable and did not have a power supply…This one was desktop with a power supply…Success…I connected the drive..I formatted it…I did a restore point in Windows 10…I did a backup…Success!!!

Pros: USB 3.0 is beautiful. Very simple to use.

Cons: If there was control of the flashing led lights I’d have no complaints.

Overall Review: Works exceptionally well. Must own.

Pros: 2 TB of data space….fast with USB3…password enabled on installed computer AND with others…did general WD backup of 2GBs data in 20 minutes…great for those with many large files…

Cons: Don’t really like and might not use the installed backup software…could be very useful for someone working on large important fies…but since use is dependent on use of propietary software…backup files are not visible unless WD software is installed…and then only if files are copied back elsewhere. Issues might arise with a HD or Windows failure? No point to doing an elaborate backup if you can’t utilize it reliably when needed? Though there is an “upgrade” to use with 2 other computers I think. If you are tech savy…go with it?

Overall Review: Compared to my old laptop and when doing mirror copies of most important files…this drive copied the same data in 1.5 mins vs about 20 mins with the old Vista laptop USB2. Since copying is so fast I have little interest in compression.

Mirrored backup files were visible from the old USB2 laptop once PW was entered.

Went with this backup drive due to expected reliability and 2 TB data space…plus password.

Pros: Bought this hard drive to use as an external for my Xbox One and it has worked perfectly so far. 2TB is certainly enough for what I needed at a great price point. Quick setup and has been reliable so far.

Cons: The only con so far is the way it stands. The rubber pads at the bottom have it mounted upright almost like a book which does not seem stable. I am almost afraid it will fall off the desk. Suppose it could be placed on its side though so not really a problem.

Pros: This drive has great performance and is quiet.
It will automatically power off when not in use.
The cables it comes with (power and usb3) are nice and long.

Great price for 2tb (1.81tb usable)

Western digital drives seem to like me and have a long life in my care. Hopefully this drive doesn’t prove me wrong.

Cons: The glossy black case does look nice but is a smudge magnet.

Doesn’t have a usb3 port on the drive for daisy chaining but for the price you cant expect everything.

Overall Review: Love the long cables as this allows it to sit away from my pc on a shelf above my desk. Stays nice and cool.

Pros: Exactly as advertised
Fast Shipping
Easy setup
No problems at all

Cons: None

Pros: I bought the unit only for a backup, so far I’ve had no problems. The usb3 interface works good and is flawless a simple plug and play.

Cons: None so far.