Portable Drives simplify synchronization of essential files.
Press Release Summary:
Equipped with 5,400 rpm HDD and USB 2.0 interface, WD Passport® weighs under 5 oz and comes in 60, 80, 120, and 160 GB capacities. Included WD Sync(TM) software enables users to securely access, edit, and share Microsoft Word® documents, Excel® spreadsheets, e-mails, and attachments. Data is protected with 128-bit encryption and USB-powered drive also comes with Google and photo organizer software.
Original Press Release:
WD Makes it Easier to Bring More Digital Content Anywhere
WD's Popular WD Passport Portable Storage Device Shrinks in Physical Size, Grows in Capacity and Keeps Your Data Secure and in Sync
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Sept. 12 -- With today's consumers increasingly carrying their personal digital belongings with them, Western Digital Corp. (NYSE:WDC) today announced that its newly redesigned WD Passport(R) Portable Drives have grown in storage capacity and have shrunk in physical size, and are now shipping. Featuring a stylish, ultra-portable design and sleek, piano-black finish, WD Passport is available in capacities of 60, 80, 120 and 160 GB, fits easily in your pocket or purse and weighs less than 5 ounces.
WD Passport simplifies the synchronization of essential personal files and Microsoft Outlook(R) data on a PC making it easy for consumers to take desktop content with them. WD Sync(TM) software enables users to securely access, edit and share Microsoft Word(R) documents and Excel(R) spreadsheets, MP3 files, e-mails, attachments and more from anywhere -- in a cybercafe, on a friend's laptop or in a colleague's office. And should owners misplace WD Passport, they know their data is protected with 128-bit encryption. Google software on the drive allows users to easily locate files with the Google Desktop Search(TM) search tool, manage photos with Picasa(TM) photo organizer software and simplify Web searches with the Google Toolbar(TM) search bar. WD Passport Portable Drives are equipped with a fast 5,400 RPM hard drive and a USB 2.0 interface.
WD Passport Portable Drives are a perfect users' gadget, easily backing up content such as digital photos and music files from users' PCs. The portable drives are powered by the USB bus so there is no need to carry a separate power adapter. An optional cable is available for the few systems that limit bus power. Combined with the easy-to-set-up, customizable WD Sync software, WD Passport is easy to use anywhere -- simply plug in and store.
"Digital content such as photos, videos and music, as well as documents for work, are emotionally and financially valuable to owners, and it is important that their content travels with them safely and conveniently," said Jim Welsh, vice president and general manager of WD's branded products group. "WD Passport enables consumers to carry their entire digital portfolio with them in a package small enough to slip into a small pocket and stylish enough to display on a desktop. This is the ultimate personal storage device."
A product specification sheet and photos of WD Passport Portable Drives are available on the company's Web site at http://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=262.
Pricing and Availability
WD Passport Portable Drives and WD Passport carrying cases are available at select retail stores, online retailers and also may be purchased via the company's online store (www.westerndigital.com). Estimated pricing is $199 USD for the WD Passport Portable Drive 160 GB capacity and $179 USD for the 120 GB capacity.
About WD
WD, one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. The company produces reliable, high-performance hard drives that keep users' data close-at-hand and secure from loss. WD applies its storage expertise to consumer products for external, portable and shared storage products.
WD was founded in 1970. The company's storage products are marketed to leading systems manufacturers, selected resellers and retailers under the Western Digital and WD brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company's Web site (www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.
Western Digital, WD and the WD logo are registered trademarks, and WD Passport and WD Sync are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. All other brand and product names mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies. 1 gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes. One terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.
