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Specifications for Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 500 GB Hard Drive

Key Features

Interface

USB

Capacity

500 GB

Enclosure

External

Technical Features

Buffer Size

16 MB

External Data Transfer Rate

60 MBps

Interface (Detailed)

USB 2.0

Hot Swap

Yes

Seek Time

8.9 ms

Average Latency

4.17 ms

Other Features

Platform

PC, Mac

Package Qty.

Dimensions

Depth

6.71 in.

Height

2.25 in.

Width

5.55 in.

Weight

2.9 lb.

Warranty

1 Year

Western Digital Contact Information

Main support number(800) 275-4932

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