I've had several of these USB 3 WD 2TB portables over the last couple of years, and they don't last long past the 1 year mark. I've even disassembled the device to see if I could locate which component fails. Assuming it was a soldering point, likely the USB connection itself.

Massive storage in a small package

Reliability

I'm in love with this HDD. Absolutely amazing. Cute little one in looks, yet massive in capacity. Super fast performance with USB 3.0. Even USB 2.0 gives good read/write speed of up to 21 MBps. What else to mention, Western Digital's reputation precedes its products.

* Plenty of space for my data files: Pictures, video. * It's fast & good price.

I already own a western digital 1tb external and wanted to seperate my music and video files so this was perfect.Never any had issues with the 1tb.But this 2tb has no mains plug powering and is a more smaller compact design.Just plugged it in my usb and it set up automatically.Brilliant would...

Easy to set up just plug in and use straightaway,no mains plug usb charged.lightweight

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I bought this few days back & I am satisfied with the product ! Though not fastest in the market, large capacity makes it a perfect HD.

I've hooked it up to my Xbox one and it works great And looks cool too

Had no problems, runs great and fast, quick hook and setup

Plug & play great idea .

The hard drive just arrived a week ago. It was and is everything I was expecting it to be. It could last for 50 years or 50 days, I just don't know yet, but B&H sent me an email requesting I review it, so here it is. I'm sure you've found this review ridiculously helpful.

I buy almost exclusively WD drives. I have owned more than a dozen over the years and have found that if you treat them right (don't drop, leave in hot sun, etc), they will last nearly forever.

Small, no external power needed, high capacity, good price; Best brand in the business if you ask me

A bit thicker than other 2.5" drives; but not a big deal