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My Passport Essential
Portable Hard Drives
500 GB, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0

Nextgenerationstorage to go.

The world's number one selling portable drive now offers bothUSB 2.0 and USB 3.0connectivity forcompatibility today and speedfor the future. All in a stylish small design that makes it easy totake your digitallife withyou.

Highlights

WD quality inside and out

My Passport portable drives are the world'sbest sellingdrives.There's a reason. We've been making hard drives for 20 years and weknow how to protect your data

USB 3.0plus USB2.0

A single drive with universal compatibility today andnext-generation speed for tomorrow. Use it with USB 2.0 nowandstepup to USB 3.0 speed when you're ready.

Ultra-small portable drive

Lightweight, stylish and easy to carry, thisdriveis powereddirectly from the USB port on your PC. No separate power supply isneeded.

Put your digital life on thestylishlysmall My PassportEssential portable hard drive. With WD quality and leading-edgetechnology, this drive is designed fortoday withtomorrow inmind.

Product Features

Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility -Asingledrive with universal compatibility today and next-generationspeed for tomorrow. Use it with USB 2.0 now and step up toUSB3.0speed when you're ready.
Up to 3x faster transfer rates - When connectedto a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 portthisdrive lets you access and savefiles up to 3 times faster than USB 2.0. Transfer a 2-hour HD moviein just under 5 minutesinsteadof 14 minutes.*

*Performance may vary based on user's hardwareand system configuration.
WDquality inside and out - For over 20years, millions of people worldwide have trusted their data to WDharddrives. We aresuccessful because we understand the importanceof your data and our first concern is keeping that data safe.
WDSmartWare software - You're in control of yourbackup. Install all the features, select just the componentsyouneed, or ifyou prefer, choose not to use the software at all.
Automatic, continuous backup - Works quietlyinthebackground to protect your data using minimal PC resources.Whenever you add or change a file it's instantly backedup.
USB powered - Powered directly from the USB porton your PC. No separate power supply isneeded.
Planet friendly - We designed a small box tominimize waste and used recycled material. We encourageyou torecycleit. 

Compatibility

Formatted NTFS
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Requiresreformatting for Mac OS X Leopard, Snow Leopard

Package Contents

Portable hard drive
WDSmartWaresoftware
USB cable
Quick Install Guide

What it Holds

Up to 100,000 digitalphotos
Up to125,000 songs (MP3)
Up to 12,000 songs (uncompressed CD quality)
Up to 38 hours of Digital Video (DV)
Up to 190 hoursof DVD quality video
Up to 60 hours of HD video

(Examples of the number of photos, songs, videos and anyotherfiles thatcan be stored on a hard drive are provided forillustrative purposes only. Your results will vary based on filesizeand format,settings, features, software and otherfactors.)
One gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes. One terabyte (TB) =onetrillion bytes.Total accessible capacity varies depending onoperating environment.

FullSpecifications

PhysicalSpecifications 
 Interface  - Dual Compatibility (USB 3.0 andUSB2.0) 
 
PhysicalDimensions 
English
 Height - 0.60 Inches
 Depth - 3.2Inches
 
Metric
 Height - 15 mm
 Depth - 83 mm

My Passport Essential SE
Portable Hard Drives
1TB, USB 2.0, USB30

Nextgeneration high capacity storage to go.

The world's number one selling portable drive now offershighcapacity storage withboth USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectivity forcompatibility today and speed forthefuture.

Highlights

WD quality inside and out
My Passport portable drives aretheworld's best sellingdrives. There's a reason. We've been making hard drives for 20years and we know how to protectyourdata.

USB 3.0 plus USB 2.0
A single drive with universal compatibility today andnext-generationspeedfor tomorrow. Use it with USB 2.0 now andstep up to USB 3.0 speed when you're ready.

High capacity in asmallerdrive
Massive capacity in this small, stylish drive that ispowered directly from the USB port on your PC. Noseparatepowersupply is needed.

Features

Put your digital life on the stylishly small MyPassportEssentialportable hard drive. With WD quality and leading-edgetechnology, this drive is designed for today withtomorrowinmind.

What it Holds

 Up to 200,000 digital photos
 Up to 250,000 songs(MP3)
 Up to 25,000 songs (uncompressed CD quality)
 Up to 76 hours of Digital Video (DV)
 Up to 380hours of DVDquality video
 Up to 120 hours of HD video

Product Features

Dual USB3.0 and USB2.0 compatibility - Asingle drive with universal compatibility today and next-generationspeed for tomorrow.Use it withUSB 2.0 now and step up to USB 3.0speed when you're ready.
Up to 3x faster transfer rates - Whenconnectedtoa SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port this drive lets you access and savefiles up to 3 times faster than USB 2.0. Transfer a 2-hourHD movieinjust under 5 minutes instead of 14 minutes.*

*Performance may vary based on user's hardware andsystemconfiguration.
WD quality inside and out - For over 20 years,millions of people worldwide have trustedtheir data to WDharddrives. We are successful because we understand the importance ofyour data and our first concern is keepingthat datasafe.
Maximum capacity - Store all your favoritephotos, music, movies, and important files on thishighcapacity,portable drive.
WD SmartWare software - You're in control of yourbackup. Install all thefeatures,select just the components youneed, or if you prefer, choose not to use the software at all.
Automatic,continuousbackup - Works quietly inthe background to protect your data using minimal PC resources.Whenever you add orchange a fileit's instantly backedup. 
USB powered - Powered directly from the USB porton your PC. Noseparate powersupply is needed.
Planet friendly - We designed a small box tominimize waste and used recycledmaterial. Weencourage you torecycle it. 

Compatibility

Formatted NTFS
Windows XP, WindowsVista, Windows7
Requires reformatting for Mac OS X Leopard, Snow Leopard

PackageContents

Portable harddrive
WD SmartWare software
USB cable
Quick InstallGuide 

FullSpecifications

Physical Specifications 
 Interface Dual Compatibility(USB 3.0 and USB 2.0)
 
 Physical Dimensions 
English
 Height 0.70 Inches
 Depth 4.3Inches
 
Metric
 Height 18 mm
 Depth 110 mm

My Book Essential
External Hard Drive
1 TB, USB 2.0, USB3.0

Nextgeneration storage and backup.

The worlds number one selling hard drive now offers highcapacitystorage with both USB 2.0and USB 3.0 connectivity forcompatibility today and speed for thefuture.

Highlights
 
WDquality inside and out

My Book External drives are the worlds bestselling drives. Theresa reason. Weve been making hard drivesfor 20 years and we know howto protect your data.

USB 3.0 plus USB2.0

A single drive with universal compatibility todayandnext-generation speed for tomorrow. Use it with USB 2.0 now andstep upto USB 3.0 speed when youre ready.

See your life safein one place

WD SmartWare visual backup software provides a visualdisplay ofyour backup as it happens so you know your data issafe.

Features

Put your digital life on thehigh capacity My Book Essentialexternal hard drive. Designedto last with both WD quality andreliability plus USB 3.0 connectivityfor next-generationspeed.

ProductFeatures

Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility - Asingle drive withuniversal compatibility today andnext-generationspeed for tomorrow. Use it with USB 2.0 now and step up to USB 3.0speed when youreready.
Up to 3xfaster transfer rates - When connectedto a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port this drive lets you accessand savefiles up to 3 timesfaster than USB 2.0. Transfer a 2-hour HD moviein just 3 minutes instead of 13 minutes.*

*Performance mayvary based on user's hardwareand system configuration.
WD quality inside andout - For over 20years,millions of people worldwide have trusted their data to WDhard drives. We are successful becausewe understand the importanceofyour data and our first concern is keeping that data safe.
WD SmartWaresoftware - You're in control ofyourbackup. Install all the features, select just the components youneed, or if youprefer, choose not to use the software atall.
Automatic, continuous backup - Works quietly inthe backgroundto protect your data using minimal PCresources.Whenever you add or change a file its instantly backed up.
Passwordprotection for privacy - Gainpeace ofmind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized accesswith passwordprotection and encryption.

*A model with disabled encryption is alsoavailable.
Planetfriendly - We designed a smallboxto minimize waste and used recycled material. We encourage you torecycleit. 

Compatibility

Formatted NTFS
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Requires reformatting for Mac OS XLeopard, Snow Leopard

PackageContents

External hard drive
WD SmartWare software
USB cable
Quick InstallGuide 

What itHolds

 Up to 200,000 digital photos
 Up to 250,000 songs (MP3)
 Up to 25,000songs (uncompressed CDquality)
 Up to 76 hours of Digital Video (DV)
 Up to 380 hours of DVD quality video
 Up to 120 hoursof HD video

Full Specifications

Physical Specifications

Interface -USB 3.0 and USB2.0

Physical Dimensions
English

Height - 6.50 Inches
Depth - 5.3Inches

Metric

Height - 165 mm
Depth - 135 mm

Electrical Specifications

Current Requirements

PowerDissipation

AC Input Voltage - 100-240VAC
AC Input Frequency - 47-63 Hz

My Book Live
Home Network Drive
1 TB, GigabitEthernet

Centralizeyour media. Simplify your life.

Consolidate your movies, music and photosin one centrallocation for everyone onyour wired or wireless network to accessand enjoy. Automatically back up your PC and Maccomputers to onesafe place and streamyour media to your entertainmentcenter. 

Highlights

Allyour media in one place.

Centralizethe scattered data from CDs, DVDs, and USB sticks to onelocation for the whole family toaccess from any computer.

Your files,your way.

Back up the files on all your computers. Access and share filesinside andoutside your home. Stream media to yourentertainmentcenter.

Enjoy the simplicity.

It's so easy, everyone in the housewill use it, whether they're ona Mac orPC. And set up is a breeze, too.

Features

Simplify your digitallife by consolidating your movies,music,photos, and files in one location for everyone on your wired orwireless network to share.Back up all your PC and Maccomputers toone safe place, access files securely over the Internet, streammedia to your entertainmentcenter, and show off allyour photoswith your iPhone.

Product Features

Simplify your digitallife - Store andback upyour entire family's movies, music, photos, and important files toone safe place. Reduce theclutter of all those USBsticks, CDs andDVDs.

Share your media collection on your network -Plug the driveinto your router so thatany PC or Mac on your wiredor wireless network can access the data.

Easy to set up, easy tofind on yournetwork -Set up is a snap. In just a few minutes, you're up and running.Mac, Windows 7, and Windows Vistasystems willautomatically findyour My Book Live drive in seconds. If you're running Windows XP,our simple discovery software makesit easy toset up thedrive.

Leading-edge performance - Designed around themost recent advances in Ethernetchiptechnology, this productdelivers read speeds up to 100 MBps. That's four times faster thanmost consumer network drives inthiscategory today.

Automatic backup with WD SmartWare for Windows- Back up the data on all your homecomputersto a single,reliable place. Every time you save something, it's instantlybacked up. You can even back up Windowscomputerswirelessly overyour WiFi network. Restore lost, damaged or older files to theiroriginal location with a just a fewclicks.
 
Compatible with Apple Time Machine - Mac computerusers can utilize all the features ofApple TimeMachine backupsoftware to protect their data. Back up all your Macs wirelessly toone location over yourWiFinetwork.

Secure remote access - Access your files overthe Internet from anywhere, using WD's remoteaccesstechnology.It's easy to securely access and share photos and documents withfriends and family while you're onthego.

Play your music on any computer in your home -The drive includes iTunes server support so youcancentralize yourmusic collection and stream to a Mac or PC.

Show off your photos with your iPhone -UseyouriPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to get quick access to all thephotos stored on your home network drive. Download the freeWDPhotosphoto viewer app and show off your entire photo collectionwithout taking up tons of space on youriPhone.

Streamdigital media anywhere in your home -Watch your daughter's birthday party video or show offyourvacation slideshow onyour TV. The built-in media server streamsmusic, photos and movies to any DLNA-certified multimediadevicesuch as a WD TV Live HDmedia player, Blu-ray Disc player, Xbox360, or PlayStation 3. DLNA 1.5 &UPnPcertified. 

Compatibility

Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard
DLNA/UPnPenabled devices

Package Includes

Home network drive
Ethernet cable
AC power adapter
Installationandsoftware CD
Quick Install Guide 

Whats it Holds

 Up to 200,000 digital photos
 Up to250,000songs (MP3)
 Up to 25,000 songs (uncompressed CD quality)
 Up to 76 hours of Digital Video (DV)
 Up to380 hours of DVD quality video
 Up to 120 hours of HD video

FullSpecifications

PhysicalSpecifications 
 Interface - Ethernet
 
 PhysicalDimensions 
English
 Height -6.60 Inches
 Depth - 5.50 Inches
 
Metric
 Height -167 mm
 Depth - 139 mm
 
 Electrical Specifications 
Current Requirements
 PowerDissipation
 AC Input Voltage - 100-240VAC
 AC Input Frequency - 47-63 Hz

My Book Live
Home Network Drive
2 TB, Gigabit Ethernet

Centralizeyourmedia. Simplify your life.

Consolidate your movies, music and photos in one centrallocation for everyone onyourwired or wireless network to accessand enjoy. Automatically back up your PC and Mac computers to onesafe place and streamyourmedia to your entertainmentcenter. 

Highlights

All your media in one place.

Centralizethescattered data from CDs, DVDs, and USB sticks to onelocation for the whole family to access from any computer.

Your files,yourway.

Back up the files on all your computers. Access and share filesinside and outside your home. Stream media toyourentertainmentcenter.

Enjoy the simplicity.

It's so easy, everyone in the house will use it, whether they're ona MacorPC. And set up is a breeze, too.

Features

Simplify your digital life by consolidating yourmovies,music,photos, and files in one location for everyone on your wired orwireless network to share. Back up all your PC andMaccomputers toone safe place, access files securely over the Internet, streammedia to your entertainment center, and show offallyour photoswith your iPhone.

Product Features

Simplify your digital life - Storeandback upyour entire family's movies, music, photos, and important files toone safe place. Reduce the clutter of all thoseUSBsticks, CDs andDVDs.

Share your media collection on your network -Plug the drive into your router sothatany PC or Mac on your wiredor wireless network can access the data.

Easy to set up, easy to find onyournetwork -Set up is a snap. In just a few minutes, you're up and running.Mac, Windows 7, and Windows Vista systemswillautomatically findyour My Book Live drive in seconds. If you're running Windows XP,our simple discovery software makes it easytoset up thedrive.

Leading-edge performance - Designed around themost recent advances in Ethernetchiptechnology, this productdelivers read speeds up to 100 MBps. That's four times faster thanmost consumer network drives inthiscategory today.

Automatic backup with WD SmartWare for Windows- Back up the data on all your homecomputersto a single,reliable place. Every time you save something, it's instantlybacked up. You can even back up Windowscomputerswirelessly overyour WiFi network. Restore lost, damaged or older files to theiroriginal location with a just a fewclicks.
 
Compatible with Apple Time Machine - Mac computerusers can utilize all the features ofApple TimeMachine backupsoftware to protect their data. Back up all your Macs wirelessly toone location over yourWiFinetwork.

Secure remote access - Access your files overthe Internet from anywhere, using WD's remoteaccesstechnology.It's easy to securely access and share photos and documents withfriends and family while you're onthego.

Play your music on any computer in your home -The drive includes iTunes server support so youcancentralize yourmusic collection and stream to a Mac or PC.

Show off your photos with your iPhone -UseyouriPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to get quick access to all thephotos stored on your home network drive. Download the freeWDPhotosphoto viewer app and show off your entire photo collectionwithout taking up tons of space on youriPhone.

Streamdigital media anywhere in your home -Watch your daughter's birthday party video or show offyourvacation slideshow onyour TV. The built-in media server streamsmusic, photos and movies to any DLNA-certified multimediadevicesuch as a WD TV Live HDmedia player, Blu-ray Disc player, Xbox360, or PlayStation 3. DLNA 1.5 &UPnPcertified. 

Compatibility

Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard
DLNA/UPnPenabled devices

Package Includes

Home network drive
Ethernet cable
AC power adapter
Installationandsoftware CD
Quick Install Guide 

Whats it Holds

 Up to 400,000 digital photos
 Up to500,000songs (MP3)
 Up to 50,000 songs (uncompressed CD quality)
 Up to 150 hours of Digital Video (DV)
 Up to770 hours of DVD quality video
 Up to 240 hours of HD video

FullSpecifications

PhysicalSpecifications 
 Interface - Ethernet
 
 PhysicalDimensions 
English
 Height -6.60 Inches
 Depth - 5.50 Inches
 
Metric
 Height -167 mm
 Depth - 139 mm
 
 Electrical Specifications 
Current Requirements
 PowerDissipation
 AC Input Voltage - 100-240VAC
 AC Input Frequency - 47-63 Hz

Mac-ready

Formatted for Mac and compatible with Apple TimeMachine this drive is plug-and-play ready for Mac computer users.

See your life safe in one place

WD SmartWare software - A visual control center with a single screen view of all your data. From it you can back up, retrieve, and secure your files.

Password protection

An extra level of security with password protection and 256-bit hardware-based encryption.

Smaller, sleeker, more streamlined design

We've made these award-winning drives even smaller, sleeker, and more elegant. As always, this book-like shape takes up minimal space on your desk and allows two or more My Book drives to nestle neatly together like volumes on a shelf.

Designed for Mac

Formatted for Mac and compatible with Apple® Time Machine™, this drive is plug-and-play ready for Mac computer users.

USB 2.0 interface

A simple connection that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers.

WD SmartWare

• See your backup as it happens - Seeing is believing. Visual backup displays your content in categories and shows the progress of your backup.
• Protect your data automatically - Relax, your data is secure. Automatic, continuous backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you add or change a file.
• Bring back lost files effortlessly - Retrieve your valuable data to its original location whether you've lost all your data or just overwritten an important file.
• Take control - Customize your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more from the WD SmartWare control center.

Illuminated capacity gauge

See at a glance how much space is available on your drive.

Drive lock

Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access or theft with password protection and 256-bit hardware-based encryption.

Power miser

My Book external drives are designed to save energy. WD GreenPower Technology™ lowers internal drive power consumption by up to 30%, a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power-saving feature turns the drive on and off with your computer.

Planet friendly

We designed a small retail box from recycled materials to minimize waste. We encourage you to recycle it.

Performance Specifications
Serial Transfer Rate	Serial Bus Transfer Rate (USB 2.0), 480 Mb/s (Max)
Physical Specifications
Capacity	1 TB
Interface	USB 2.0
Physical Dimensions
Height	165 mm (6.50 inch)
Depth	135 mm (5.3 inch)
Width	48.0 mm (1.9 inch)
Weight	1.18 kg (2.60 Pounds)
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature	5° C to 35° (41° F to 95° F)
Non-operating Temperature	-20° C to 65° C (-4° F to 149° F)
Electrical Specifications
AC Input Voltage	100-240 VAC
AC Input Frequency	47-63 Hz
Other
Languages Supported	English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian
Compatibility	Formatted HFS+ Journaled Mac OS X, Tiger (note: 3 TB is not compatible), Leopard, Snow Leopard, Lion
Package Includes	External hard drive WD SmartWare software (pre-loaded) USB cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide

Mac-ready

Formatted for Mac and compatible with Apple TimeMachine this drive is plug-and-play ready for Mac computer users.

See your life safe in one place

WD SmartWare software - A visual control center with a single screen view of all your data. From it you can back up, retrieve, and secure your files.

Password protection

An extra level of security with password protection and 256-bit hardware-based encryption.

Smaller, sleeker, more streamlined design

We've made these award-winning drives even smaller, sleeker, and more elegant. As always, this book-like shape takes up minimal space on your desk and allows two or more My Book drives to nestle neatly together like volumes on a shelf.

Designed for Mac

Formatted for Mac and compatible with Apple® Time Machine™, this drive is plug-and-play ready for Mac computer users.

USB 2.0 interface

A simple connection that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers.

WD SmartWare

• See your backup as it happens - Seeing is believing. Visual backup displays your content in categories and shows the progress of your backup.
• Protect your data automatically - Relax, your data is secure. Automatic, continuous backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you add or change a file.
• Bring back lost files effortlessly - Retrieve your valuable data to its original location whether you've lost all your data or just overwritten an important file.
• Take control - Customize your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more from the WD SmartWare control center.

Illuminated capacity gauge

See at a glance how much space is available on your drive.

Drive lock

Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access or theft with password protection and 256-bit hardware-based encryption.

Power miser

My Book external drives are designed to save energy. WD GreenPower Technology™ lowers internal drive power consumption by up to 30%, a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power-saving feature turns the drive on and off with your computer.

Planet friendly

We designed a small retail box from recycled materials to minimize waste. We encourage you to recycle it.

Performance Specifications
Serial Transfer Rate	Serial Bus Transfer Rate (USB 2.0), 480 Mb/s (Max)
Physical Specifications
Capacity	2 TB
Interface	USB 2.0
Physical Dimensions
Height	165 mm (6.50 inch)
Depth	135 mm (5.3 inch)
Width	48.0 mm (1.9 inch)
Weight	1.18 kg (2.60 Pounds)
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature	5° C to 35° (41° F to 95° F)
Non-operating Temperature	-20° C to 65° C (-4° F to 149° F)
Electrical Specifications
AC Input Voltage	100-240 VAC
AC Input Frequency	47-63 Hz
Other
Languages Supported	English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian
Compatibility	Formatted HFS+ Journaled Mac OS X, Tiger (note: 3 TB is not compatible), Leopard, Snow Leopard, Lion
Package Includes	External hard drive WD SmartWare software (pre-loaded) USB cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide

My Book Studio external hard drive features a premium, cool-to-the-touch, aluminum enclosure to complement your Mac and delivers blisteringly fast FireWire® 800 performance. It's compatible with Apple® Time Machine® and formatted for Mac, making it ideal for videographers, photographers, video editors and other graphic professionals.

Heat-dissipating, aluminum enclosure. - Encased in a streamlined aluminum enclosure that remains cool to the touch, this drive complements your Mac and as always, takes up minimal space on your desk. The book-like design allows two or more My Book drives to nestle neatly together like volumes on a shelf.

Password protection. - Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access or theft with password protection and -bit hardware-based encryption. (Requires WD SmartWare software.)

Runs cool. - The drive is designed to run cool without a fan. Lower operating temperatures extend the life of the drive and improve data reliability, while the fan-less design reduces noise output.

Power miser. - My Book external drives are designed to save energy. WD GreenPower Technology? lowers internal drive power consumption by up to 30%, a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power-saving feature turns the drive on and off with your computer.

Formatted HFS+ Journaled. - Works out of the box with your Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard system. Can easily be reformatted to work with Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7.

Optional WD SmartWare backup software. - Visual backup software and drive management control center. Install all components, some or none. It's up to you.

Dimensions:

• Height 165 mm
• Depth 135 mm
• Width 48.0 mm
• Weight 1.18 kg

My Book Studio external hard drive features a premium, cool-to-the-touch, aluminum enclosure to complement your Mac and delivers blisteringly fast FireWire® 800 performance. It's compatible with Apple® Time Machine® and formatted for Mac, making it ideal for videographers, photographers, video editors and other graphic professionals.

Heat-dissipating, aluminum enclosure. - Encased in a streamlined aluminum enclosure that remains cool to the touch, this drive complements your Mac and as always, takes up minimal space on your desk. The book-like design allows two or more My Book drives to nestle neatly together like volumes on a shelf.

Password protection.- Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access or theft with password protection and -bit hardware-based encryption. (Requires WD SmartWare software.)

Runs cool.- The drive is designed to run cool without a fan. Lower operating temperatures extend the life of the drive and improve data reliability, while the fan-less design reduces noise output.

Power miser.- My Book external drives are designed to save energy. WD GreenPower Technology? lowers internal drive power consumption by up to 30%, a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power-saving feature turns the drive on and off with your computer.

Formatted HFS+ Journaled. - Works out of the box with your Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard system. Can easily be reformatted to work with Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows

Optional WD SmartWare backup software.- Visual backup software and drive management control center. Install all components, some or none. It's up to you.

My Book Studio external hard drive features a premium, cool-to-the-touch, aluminum enclosure to complement your Mac and delivers blisteringly fast FireWire® 800 performance. It's compatible with Apple® Time Machine® and formatted for Mac, making it ideal for videographers, photographers, video editors and other graphic professionals.

Heat-dissipating, aluminum enclosure. - Encased in a streamlined aluminum enclosure that remains cool to the touch, this drive complements your Mac and as always, takes up minimal space on your desk. The book-like design allows two or more My Book drives to nestle neatly together like volumes on a shelf.

Password protection.- Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access or theft with password protection and -bit hardware-based encryption. (Requires WD SmartWare software.)

Runs cool.- The drive is designed to run cool without a fan. Lower operating temperatures extend the life of the drive and improve data reliability, while the fan-less design reduces noise output.

Power miser. - My Book external drives are designed to save energy. WD GreenPower Technology? lowers internal drive power consumption by up to 30%, a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power-saving feature turns the drive on and off with your computer.

Formatted HFS+ Journaled.- Works out of the box with your Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard system. Can easily be reformatted to work with Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows

Optional WD SmartWare backup software. - Visual backup software and drive management control center. Install all components, some or none. It's up to you.

Fast, Green and Mac Ready

Quad interface, RAID-enabled, about 30% less power consumption, formatted for Mac. The My Book Studio Edition II treads lightly on the earth and carries big performance for creative professionals. 

Overview

Product Features

The speed you need - Lightning-fast FireWire 800 combined with RAID 0 (Striped) yields the speed you need for smooth video editing, rendering complex 3D objects or special effects and saving huge blocks of data in record time.

Cooler, quieter, eco-friendlier - Designed to use only drives with WD GreenPower Technology, this system uses about 30% less energy than standard systems and runs quietly because it doesn't need a fan.
(* Based on comparison between a 1 TB dual-drive system using 7200 RPM drives and a 1 TB dual-drive system using drives with WD GreenPower Technology)

Formatted for Mac - Compatible with Apple's Time Machine. Includes software and instructions for reformatting to Windows.

User serviceable - Want to upgrade a drive? Simply open the case and replace the existing drive no screwdriver needed.

Automatic backup software - Back up important projects to multiple destinations including file servers, portable drives and My Book. Set it and forget it; every time you save a change it's automatically backed up.

Capacity gauge - See at a glance how much space is available on your storage system.

Intelligent drive management features - Automatic power-up, Safe Shutdown, and LED status and activity lights make this storage system especially easy to use. (Works with USB and FireWire connections only.)

5-year limited warranty

NOTE: RAID 0 (striped) accesses the full capacity of the drives. RAID 1 (mirrored) accesses half of the total capacity for data protection. 

Ideal for

Smooth video editing, rendering complex 3D objects or special effects and saving huge blocks of data in record time.

System Requirements

• Available USB port, FireWire 800 or 400 port
• Mac OS X 10.4.10+, 10.5.2+
• Windows 2000/XP/Vista
  Note: The 4 TB version works with Windows Vista only. Windows 2000/XP do not support hard drives with capacities above 2 TB.

Compatibility may vary depending on users hardware configuration and operating system.

Package Includes

• Dual-drive storage system
• FireWire 800 cable
• FireWire 800 to 400 cable
• USB cable
• AC adapter
• Software CD
• Quick Install Guide 

What it Holds

 Up to 400,000 digital photos
 Up to 500,000 songs (MP3)
 Up to 50,000 songs (uncompressed CD quality)
 Up to 150 hours of Digital Video (DV)
 Up to 770 hours of DVD quality video
 Up to 240 hours of HD video

Full Specifications

Performance Specifications 
Serial Transfer Rate
 FireWire 800
 Serial Bus Transfer Rate (1394b) 800 Mb/s (Max) 
 
 FireWire 400
 Serial Bus Transfer Rate (1394a) 400 Mb/s (Max)
 
 USB 2.0
 Serial Bus Transfer Rate (USB 2.0) 480 Mb/s (Max)
 
 Physical Specifications 
 Capacity 4 TB
 Interface Quad Interface
 
 Physical Dimensions 
English
 Height 6.54 Inches
 Length 6.06 Inches
 Width 3.87 Inches
 Weight 5.2 Pounds
 
Metric
 Height 166 mm
 Length 154 mm
 Width 98 mm
 Weight 2.63 kg
 
 Environmental Specifications 
Temperature (English)
 Operating 41 F to 95 F
 Non-operating -4 F to 149 F
 
Temperature (Metric)
 Operating 5 C to 35 C
 Non-operating -20 C to 65 C
 
 Electrical Specifications 
Current Requirements
 Power Dissipation
 AC Input Voltage 100-240 VAC
 AC Input Frequency 47-63 Hz 

My Book Studio Edition II

• Dual-drive Storage System with RAID
• 4 TB, Triple Interface
• Fast, Green and Mac Ready

Triple interface, RAID-enabled, about 30% less power consumption, formatted for Mac. The My Book Studio Edition II treads lightly on the earth and carries big performance for creative professionals. 

Product Features

The speed you need- Lightning-fast FireWire 800 combined with RAID 0 (Striped) yields the speed you need for smooth video editing, rendering complex 3D objects or special effects and saving huge blocks of data in record time.Cooler, quieter, eco-friendlier- Designed to use only drives with WD GreenPower Technology, this system uses about 30% less energy than standard systems and runs quietly because it doesn't need a fan. (* Based on comparison between a 1 TB dual-drive system using 7200 RPM drives and a 1 TB dual-drive system using drives with WD GreenPower Technology)

Formatted for Mac- Compatible with Apple's Time Machine. Includes software and instructions for reformatting to Windows.

User serviceable- Want to upgrade a drive? Simply open the case and replace the existing drive no screwdriver needed.

Automatic backup software- Back up important projects to multiple destinations including file servers, portable drives and My Book. Set it and forget it; every time you save a change it's automatically backed up.

Capacity gauge -See at a glance how much space is available on your storage system.Intelligent drive management features -Automatic power-up, Safe Shutdown, and LED status and activity lights make this storage system especially easy to use. (Works with USB and FireWire connections only.)

5-year limited warrantyNOTE: RAID 0 (striped) accesses the full capacity of the drives. RAID 1 (mirrored) accesses half of the total capacity for data protection.  Ideal for

Smooth video editing, rendering complex 3D objects or special effects and saving huge blocks of data in record time.

System Requirements

Available USB port, FireWire 800 or 400 port Mac OS X 10.4.10+, 10.5.2+ Windows 2000/XP/Vista Note: The 4 TB version works with Windows Vista only. Windows 2000/XP do not support hard drives with capacities above 2 TB.

Compatibility may vary depending on users hardware configuration and operating system.

Package Includes

Dual-drive storage system FireWire 800 cable FireWire 800 to 400 cable USB cable AC adapter Software CD Quick Install Guide

What it Holds

• Up to 800,000 digital photos
• Up to 1,000,000 songs (MP3)
• Up to 100,000 songs (uncompressed CD quality)
• Up to 300 hours of Digital Video (DV)
• Up to 1,540 hours of DVD quality video
• Up to 480 hours of HD video

Specifications 

• Serial Transfer Rate  FireWire 800
•  Serial Bus Transfer Rate (1394b) 800 Mb/s (Max)    
•  FireWire 400  
• Serial Bus Transfer Rate (1394a) 400 Mb/s (Max)  
•  USB 2.0  Serial Bus Transfer Rate (USB 2.0) 480 Mb/s (Max)
• eSATA Serial Bus Transfer Rate (1394a)

Physical Specifications 

• Capacity 4 TB
• Quad Interface
• Physical Dimensions English Height 6.54 Inches Length 6.06 Inches Width 3.87
• Weight 2.63 kg 

Fast, green and Mac-ready.

The speed you need - Lightning-fast FireWire® 800 combined with RAID 0 (Striped) yields the speed you need for smooth video editing, rendering complex 3D objects or special effects and saving huge blocks of data in record time.

Cooler, quieter, eco-friendlier - Designed to use only drives with WD GreenPower Technology, this system uses about 30% less energy than standard systems and runs quietly because it doesn't need a fan. 
(* Based on comparison between a 1 TB dual-drive system using 7200 RPM drives and a 1 TB dual-drive system using drives with WD GreenPower Technology)

Formatted for Mac® - Compatible with Apple's Time Machine™. Includes software and instructions for reformatting to Windows®.

Quad interface - Power your creativity with connections for ultra-fast eSATA and FireWire 800. For flexibility and convenience, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 are also included.

User serviceable - Want to upgrade a drive? Simply open the case and replace the existing drive - no screwdriver needed.

Automatic backup software - Back up important projects to multiple destinations including file servers, portable drives and My Book. Set it and forget it; every time you save a change it's automatically backed up.

Capacity gauge - See at a glance how much space is available on your storage system.

Intelligent drive management features - Automatic power-up, Safe Shutdown, and LED status and activity lights make this storage system especially easy to use. (Works with USB and FireWire connections only.)

5-year limited warranty

NOTE: RAID 0 (striped) accesses the full capacity of the drives. RAID 1 (mirrored) accesses half of the total capacity for data protection.

Ideal for:
Smooth video editing, rendering complex 3D objects or special effects and saving huge blocks of data in record time.

Capacity	6TB
Interface	Quad Interface
Serial Transfer Rate (Max)	FireWire 800: 800 Mb/s eSata: 3 Gb/s FireWire 400: 400 Mb/s USB 2.0: 480 Mb/s
Dimensions (HxWxD)	166 x 98 x 154 mm (6.54 x 3.87 x 6.06 inches)
Weight	2.63 kg (5.2 pounds)
System Requirements	Available USB port, FireWire 800 or 400 port, eSATA port or eSATA adapter card Mac OS X 10.4.10+, 10.5.2+ Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 Note: The 4 TB version works with Windows® Vista and Windows 7 only. Windows 2000/XP do not support hard drives with capacities above 2 TB.  Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system.
Package Includes	Dual-drive storage system FireWire 800 cable FireWire 800 to 400 cable USB cable AC adapter Software CD Quick Install Guide

Revolutionary Thunderbolt™ technology.

Finally, a drive that can keep pace with your creativity. The leading-edge speed of Thunderbolt technology lets creative pros design, edit, render and produce graphics, movies, music and more in record time.

User-configurable for speed or double-safe data protection.

Customize this dual-drive storage system to your needs - RAID 0 for speed, RAID 1 for data protection, JBOD to use the drives individually.

High-speedmulti-tasking.

The revolutionary bi-directional Thunderbolt technology delivers unmatched speed for multi-tasking while video editing, 3D rendering and completing other graphics-intensive projects.

Did you know...

My Book Thunderbolt Duo is a bootable external device supported by Mac OS® X.

Move data at unprecedented speeds

Finally, a drive that can keep up with your creativity. Video editors and other digital media professionals can do more work in less time with the ground-breaking data transfer speed of the Thunderbolt™ ports on My Book Thunderbolt Duo drive. It offers the indisputably fastest way to get information to and from your external drive.

User-configurable RAID for speed or double-safe data protection

You can select the RAID mode that's right for you. Choose RAID 0 (striping) for the performance you need when designing or editing graphic-intensive media files. When the drive is set to RAID 1 (mirroring) it provides double-safe data protection by automatically generating a duplicate copy of your data. Set the drive to JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) to use as two individual drives and select between HFS+J or ExFAT per disk. Ideal for running Windows® OS on a Mac®. 

Daisy chain several drives together for even faster speed

The intelligent Thunderbolt connector provides two channels of up to 10Gb/s transfer rate in both directions. This means data can travel both ways without compromising bandwidth. Add to that the power of multiple drives processing data and you get amazing speed.

Physical Specifications
Capacity	4 TB
Interface	Thunderbolt
Physical Dimensions
Height	165 mm (6.50 inch)
Depth	157 mm (6.20 inch)
Width	99.0 mm (3.90 inch)
Weight	2.15 kg (4.73 Pounds)
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature	5° C to 35° (41° F to 95° F)
Non-operating Temperature	-20° C to 65° C (-4° F to 149° F)
Electrical Specifications
AC Input Voltage	100-240 VAC
AC Input Frequency	47-63 Hz
Other
Compatibility	Formatted for Mac OS X Snow Leopard or Lion operating systems. Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system.
System Requirements	Computer with Thunderbolt connector Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher Thunderbolt cable (must be purchased separately)
Configuration	Configurable for maximum speed (RAID 0), data protection/mirror mode (RAID 1) or use the drives individually in JBOD mode.
Package Includes	Dual-drive storage system with Thunderbolt connector AC adapter Quick install guide (Thunderbolt cable must be purchased separately.)

Revolutionary Thunderbolt™ technology.

Finally, a drive that can keep pace with your creativity. The leading-edge speed of Thunderbolt technology lets creative pros design, edit, render and produce graphics, movies, music and more in record time.

User-configurable for speed or double-safe data protection.

Customize this dual-drive storage system to your needs - RAID 0 for speed, RAID 1 for data protection, JBOD to use the drives individually.

High-speedmulti-tasking.

The revolutionary bi-directional Thunderbolt technology delivers unmatched speed for multi-tasking while video editing, 3D rendering and completing other graphics-intensive projects.

Did you know...

My Book Thunderbolt Duo is a bootable external device supported by Mac OS® X.

Move data at unprecedented speeds

Finally, a drive that can keep up with your creativity. Video editors and other digital media professionals can do more work in less time with the ground-breaking data transfer speed of the Thunderbolt™ ports on My Book Thunderbolt Duo drive. It offers the indisputably fastest way to get information to and from your external drive.

User-configurable RAID for speed or double-safe data protection

You can select the RAID mode that's right for you. Choose RAID 0 (striping) for the performance you need when designing or editing graphic-intensive media files. When the drive is set to RAID 1 (mirroring) it provides double-safe data protection by automatically generating a duplicate copy of your data. Set the drive to JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) to use as two individual drives and select between HFS+J or ExFAT per disk. Ideal for running Windows® OS on a Mac®. 

Daisy chain several drives together for even faster speed

The intelligent Thunderbolt connector provides two channels of up to 10Gb/s transfer rate in both directions. This means data can travel both ways without compromising bandwidth. Add to that the power of multiple drives processing data and you get amazing speed.

Physical Specifications
Capacity	6 TB
Interface	Thunderbolt
Physical Dimensions
Height	165 mm (6.50 inch)
Depth	157 mm (6.20 inch)
Width	99.0 mm (3.90 inch)
Weight	2.15 kg (4.73 Pounds)
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature	5° C to 35° (41° F to 95° F)
Non-operating Temperature	-20° C to 65° C (-4° F to 149° F)
Electrical Specifications
AC Input Voltage	100-240 VAC
AC Input Frequency	47-63 Hz
Other
Compatibility	Formatted for Mac OS X Snow Leopard or Lion operating systems. Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system.
System Requirements	Computer with Thunderbolt connector Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher Thunderbolt cable (must be purchased separately)
Configuration	Configurable for maximum speed (RAID 0), data protection/mirror mode (RAID 1) or use the drives individually in JBOD mode.
Package Includes	Dual-drive storage system with Thunderbolt connector AC adapter Quick install guide (Thunderbolt cable must be purchased separately.)

High capacity, all metal design.

Offering high capacity in a small metal enclosure, My Passport Studio is the ideal companion for the photographer,videographer, graphic artist or creative professional on the go.

Dual FireWire 800 interfaces.

Save and access data in blazing-fast speed with two super-fast FireWire 800 ports. Use the second FireWire port to daisy chain an additional external drive or other peripheral to your MacBook.

Password protection securesyour drive.

WD Security lets you set password protection and hardware encryption and protect your files from unauthorized use or access.

FireWire 800 ports

With two super-fast FireWire 800 ports, you can save and access data at up to 800 Mb/s. Use the second FireWire port to daisy chain an additional external drive or other peripheral to your Mac. This drive also offers a USB 2.0 interface for added connectivity.

Precision aluminum enclosure

The durable, anodized aluminum enclosure is the perfect complement for your MacBook or MacBook Air and resists scratching and fingerprints.

WD Security

WD Security utility allows you to set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to protect your files from unauthorized use or access.

WD Drive Utilities

Register your drive, run diagnostics and more using WD Drive Utilities.

Formatted for Mac

HFS+ Journaled so it works right out of the box with your MacBook or MacBook Air. Can be reformatted for Windows.

Compatible with Apple Time Machine

Back up your files with Apple Time Machine.

No power adapter required

The drive is powered through the FireWire or USB port, so there's no need to lug around a bulky power adapter.

WD quality inside and out

We know your data is important to you. So we build the drive inside to our demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance and long-term reliability. Then we protect the drive with a robust enclosure designed for beauty and protection.

Performance Specifications
Serial Transfer Rate	Serial Bus Transfer Rate (1394b) - 800 Mb/s (Max) Serial Bus Transfer Rate (USB 2.0) - 480 Mb/s (Max)
Physical Specifications
Capacity	1 TB
Interface	FireWire 800, USB 2.0
Physical Dimensions
Height	22 mm (0.90 inch)
Depth	126.0 mm (5.0 inch)
Width	84.0 mm (3.3 inch)
Weight	0.31 kg (0.68 Pounds)
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature	5° C to 35° (41° F to 95° F)
Non-operating Temperature	-20° C to 65° C (-4° F to 149° F)
Other
Compatibility	Formatted HFS+ Journaled for Mac OS X Leopard, Snow Leopard, Lion Can be reformatted for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Package Includes	Portable hard drive FireWire 800 cable USB 2.0 cable Quick Install Guide

High capacity, all metal design.

Offering high capacity in a small metal enclosure, My Passport Studio is the ideal companion for the photographer,videographer, graphic artist or creative professional on the go.

Dual FireWire 800 interfaces.

Save and access data in blazing-fast speed with two super-fast FireWire 800 ports. Use the second FireWire port to daisy chain an additional external drive or other peripheral to your MacBook.

Password protection securesyour drive.

WD Security lets you set password protection and hardware encryption and protect your files from unauthorized use or access.

FireWire 800 ports

With two super-fast FireWire 800 ports, you can save and access data at up to 800 Mb/s. Use the second FireWire port to daisy chain an additional external drive or other peripheral to your Mac. This drive also offers a USB 2.0 interface for added connectivity.

Precision aluminum enclosure

The durable, anodized aluminum enclosure is the perfect complement for your MacBook or MacBook Air and resists scratching and fingerprints.

WD Security

WD Security utility allows you to set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to protect your files from unauthorized use or access.

WD Drive Utilities

Register your drive, run diagnostics and more using WD Drive Utilities.

Formatted for Mac

HFS+ Journaled so it works right out of the box with your MacBook or MacBook Air. Can be reformatted for Windows.

Compatible with Apple Time Machine

Back up your files with Apple Time Machine.

No power adapter required

The drive is powered through the FireWire or USB port, so there's no need to lug around a bulky power adapter.

WD quality inside and out

We know your data is important to you. So we build the drive inside to our demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance and long-term reliability. Then we protect the drive with a robust enclosure designed for beauty and protection.

Performance Specifications
Serial Transfer Rate	Serial Bus Transfer Rate (1394b) - 800 Mb/s (Max) Serial Bus Transfer Rate (USB 2.0) - 480 Mb/s (Max)
Physical Specifications
Capacity	500 GB
Interface	FireWire 800, USB 2.0
Physical Dimensions
Height	19 mm (0.70 inch)
Depth	126.0 mm (5.0 inch)
Width	84.0 mm (3.3 inch)
Weight	0.25 kg (0.56 Pounds)
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature	5° C to 35° (41° F to 95° F)
Non-operating Temperature	-20° C to 65° C (-4° F to 149° F)
Other
Compatibility	Formatted HFS+ Journaled for Mac OS X Leopard, Snow Leopard, Lion Can be reformatted for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Package Includes	Portable hard drive FireWire 800 cable USB 2.0 cable Quick Install Guide

WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit extends the Internet to any room using your home's electrical outlets. Stream the highest quality HD video, play games, and transfer files within the home or over the Internet using secure and reliable high-speed connections. Get the performance of a wired network without running wires.

Extend the Internet to your HDTV.
WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit uses your electrical outlets to create streaming-ready, high-speed Internet connections anywhere in your home without running wires.

As easy as plugging in a lamp.
Simply plug the adapters into your electrical outlets to create a high-speed network connection anywhere in your home. No tools needed. No holes in your walls.

The speed you need tostream HD.
Media-optimized HomePlug AV technology offers up to 200 Mbps* performance for smooth HD video streaming over your network.

Expand your home network instantly without running wires.
Create high-speed Internet connections anywhere in your home without running wires between rooms. Just use your home's electrical wiring to create a network.

Multiple secure connections.
A total of 8 ports means you can connect up to 7 devices and your router, all protected with 128-bit encryption.

Encrypted for security.
The data transfer between the WD Livewire adapters is protected with the same 128-bit encryption that you trust for your online banking and shopping. And because the encryption is automatic, there's no need to remember a password.

Ideal for:

• Extending the Internet to any room in your home.
• Smooth HD video streaming over your network.
• Creating secure, reliable, high-speed wired connections for network devices without running wires between rooms.
• HDTVs, network media players, game consoles, computers, and network storage drives.

Interface	Ethernet, HomePlug AV compatible
Compatibility	HomePlug AV certified IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u compliant
System Requirements	Ethernet router AC power outlet
Dimensions (HxWxD)	32 x 86 x 119 mm (1.30 x 3.40 x 4.70 inches)
Weight	0.19 kg (0.41 pounds)
Kit contains	Two 4-port HomePlug AV adapters Two Ethernet cables Two power cables Quick Install Guide CD with WD Livewire utility software Warranty and support guide
Warranty	2-year limited warranty (EMEA)

Get your family and friends together, sit back, and enjoy! Whether it's your own videos, music, and photos or Internet entertainment, with the WD TV Live Hub media center you can enjoy it all in the comfort of your living room in brilliant high-definition. Put your personal media on the high-capacity built-in hard drive and stream it to any screen in the house.

• Centralize your media collection for playback on your TV.
• Access Internet favorites and stream movies.
• Play your personal media on your HDTV.

Watch the things you love on the screen you love
Watch popular movies and TV episodes instantly - Don't wait for the mailman to deliver your movies and don't settle for streaming to your small computer screen.

Play all your personal media the easy way - Load up the high-capacity drive with all your media to create your own media jukebox. In a few clicks, you can play your home movies, share vacation slideshows, and play your music on the big screen and sound system in your living room

Access popular Internet content from the comfort of your living room - Play YouTube videos, access Facebook or see your photos on Flickr

Full-HD 1080p video playback; the perfect partner for your HDTV - This is the real thing; Full-HD 1080p playback. Sit back and enjoy the spectacular picture quality of brilliant high definition video and the crystal clear sound of digital audio. Use the included programmable remote control to make your entertainment choices using our crisp, animated navigation menus.

Play almost any type of media file - WD TV Live Hub supports a wide variety of the most popular file formats including HD camcorder video formats. No need to spend time transcoding.

Collect your media in one place. Stream it anywhere in the house
Centralize your media collection - You can store all your media in one place on the high-capacity drive in this system. The WD TV Live Hub media center finds and categorizes all the media on the built-in drive and any connected USB drives and displays it in one easy-to-view menu system. I's a breeze to access and enjoy your media when it's all in one place.

Access media anywhere on your home network - The Ethernet port lets you connect this media player to your home network so you can access and stream video, view photos, and play music from any Mac, PC, and network drive in your house.

Transfer files easily - Copy, move or delete files stored on a USB drive, a network drive, your camcorder, or a camera to the Live Hub built-in drive using the on-screen menus.

It's a multi-room media server streaming to any TV in your house - You can stream any file on the WD TV Live Hub media center to a WD TV Live Plus or WD TV Live media player or any DLNA/UPnP compatible TV, Blu-ray Disc™ player, or game console. The system is powerful enough to handle multiple streams so you can stream a movie in one room, while viewing photos on your TV upstairs.

Take your entertainment center to a whole new level of cool
Ultra-compact design - Cool and quiet, this compact system fits easily into your entertainment center. Included with the system is a remote control.

WiFi ready - Supports a wireless network connection to your home network with an optional USB wireless adapter. Or, get the speed you need to stream HD with a WD Livewire powerline AV network kit - it extends your Internet to any room in your home using your electrical outlets.

HDMI 1.4, composite video and component video output - The HDMI port lets you connect to the highest quality HDTV or home theater. Additional composite (RCA), and component outputs ensure compatibility with virtually all television sets.

SPDIF digital output - The optical audio output sends digital signals to your AV receiver for the best surround sound experience.

Box Contents

• Media Center: media player with built-in hard drive
• Remote control with batteries
• AC adapter
• Quick Install Guide
• 2-year limited warranty (EMEA)

Compatibility

• HDMI
• USB 2.0
• Ethernet Port
• Full HD (1080p)
• AAC, MP3, JPEG
• H.264
• SimplayHD™
• Dolby Digital Plus
• DTS 2.0
• DLNA
• Bonjour
• AVCHD
• Windows Vista, Windows 7
• Adobe FlashLite

Play movies, music, photos and the best of the Internet on your HDTV.

Enjoy Internet entertainment on your TV Play your personal media collection Built-in Wi-Fi™and intuitive interfaceWirelessly stream the latest movies, hit TV shows, Internet entertainment and your personal media collection to your big screen. With the WD TV Live streaming media player, you can enjoy it all from the comfort of your living room in Full-HD 1080p.

The best of the Internet on your HDTV

Stream hit movies, catch up on TV shows, stay connected to your social network and watch highlights from the biggest games of the season.

Your media collection belongs on the big screen

Enjoy your media library, home videos, vacation slideshows and favorite songs on your HDTV in Full-HD 1080p.

Ready, set, stream

The WD TV Live streaming media player connects to your high-speed Internet connection wirelessly, no PC required. Or use the Ethernet port to connect to your wired home network.

High-performance, streaming-ready Wi-Fi

Includes the latest wireless technology— extended-range Wireless-N— giving you the speed you need to stream HD.

Play media from any source

Stream videos, music and photos from your USB drive, network drive, digital camera, camcorder and any PC or Mac® computer in your home.

Bring the arcade to your HDTV

Swap gems with Rockswap, try your luck with Texas Hold’Em or test your math skills with Sudoku.

Stay updated with RSS feeds

Stay posted on your favorite bloggers and websites and stream the latest audio and video with timely RSS feeds.

Use your keyboard for easy searching and updating

Use the on-screen keyboard or attach your wired or wireless USB keyboard for easy text input.

Automatic play

Select your favorite song, movie or photo slideshow to automatically play when the device is turned on.