Compatibility: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows VistaĪvailable in Classic Black, Brilliant White, Wild Berry and Noble Blue, the 7th gen My Passport Ultra is comprised of a new sleek design.

One can pick up a WD My Passport Ultra for as low as $60 for the 500GB model. We will be looking at the 2TB unit for this review

In addition, the WD Security utility with password protection and its 256-bit AES hardware encryption also adds to the security of the backed up content.īacked by a limited 3-year warranty, the My Passport Ultra portable drives come in 3TB, 2TB, 1TB, and 500GB capacities as well as USB 3.0 compatibility (backwards compatibility with 2.0), the latter which allows for data transfer rates of up to 5Gb/s. In addition, users can use the Dropbox compatibility if they want to save to the Cloud. The ability to simply select a schedule and file folder makes this process quick and easy. The My Passport Ultra features some pretty handy local and cloud backup software with WD Backup, allowing users to choose when, where, and how to back up their files. WD is also selling a version that is specifically formatted for Mac users, WD My Passport for Mac. Though it really doesn’t add anything new to the market, the Ultra is certainly a proven device, as it adds plenty of value to consumers with its speed and included software. The latest version comes with a maximum capacity of 3TB, comes in a variety of colors, and comes with a Grip pack of soft band accessories that encircle the device. The 7th generation My Passport Ultra is a USB 3.0 external HDD designed for ultimate portability with the ability to back up user data automatically and to the Cloud. The My Passport Ultra is a tried and true technology that WD has been selling for some time.

The My Passport Ultra is a tried and true technology that WD has been selling for some time. The 7th generation My Passport Ultra is a USB 3.0 external HDD designed for ultimate portability with the ability to back up user data automatically and to the Cloud.

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