WD My Passport Edge: Slim Portable HDD With USB 3.0

WD, a subsidiary of Western Digital Corp., introduced its newest version of My Passport line of portable hard drives for PC and Mac with the debut of My Passport Edge.

The My Passport Edge and My Passport Edge for Mac feature 500GB of storage and a USB 3.0 interface for fast read/write speeds to help consumers manage, share and enjoy digital content.

                    My Passport Edge for Mac

Its sleek and slim design makes transport easy and convenient while features protect the drive’s content from unauthorized access.

The My Passport Edge for Mac portable hard drive complements MacBook computers and MacBook Air computer designs with an all-aluminum exterior to protect the drive and its contents from everyday bumps. It is compatible with Apple Time Machine.

The My Passport Edge (PC-version) portable hard drive incorporates WD SmartWare continuous and automatic backup software to create a copy of users’ computers’ content to ensure personal digital files are backed-up and protected in the event of computer loss or theft. It was also re-engineered with a new design.

"WD’s new My Passport Edge portable drives for Mac and PC offer mobile users a safe, compact, attractive way to conveniently work or play anywhere life or business may take them," said Jim Welsh, EVP and GM of WD’s branded products and consumer electronics groups. "We know that people who bring personal and business content along with them on their travels are concerned with portability and with maintaining privacy while also protecting their data. We design all My Passport products with a small footprint and with security and protection in mind."

Pricing and Availability
My Passport Edge and My Passport Edge for Mac 500GB portable hard drives come with a 3-year limited warranty and are available on the WD store and at select retailers and distributors. MSRP (USD) of the My Passport Edge is $109.99 and $119.99 for the My Passport Edge for Mac portable hard drives.