My Passport Slim External 2TB From WD

WD announced the availability of its My Passport Slim line of portable HDDs, thin drives to offer up to 2TB capacity, a metal enclosure, and 256-bit hardware-based encryption.

       1TB My Passport Slim

The included WD SmartWare Pro data protection software allows users to backup their data to their My Passport Slim and keep an extra copy in their Dropbox account (Dropbox account is required for cloud backup). The software also lets users backup their Dropbox account to the My Passport Slim. These features make the My Passport Slim a choice for protecting, storing, and enjoying digital content on the go.

Available in 1TB and 2TB capacities, the My Passport Slim measures 4.33 x 3.14 x 0.48" for the 1TB unit and 4,33 x 3,14 x 0,7" for the 2TB device, giving mobile consumers an easy and convenient way to transport their favorite music, movies, photos and documents.

The My Passport Slim also incorporates USB 3.0 connectivity for quick transfer speeds of high resolution digital files.

"WD’s My Passport Slim drives are setting a new industry standard for portability, capacity, and file protection," explained Scott Steffens, GM of WD’s consumer storage solutions group. "Its beautiful metal exterior, combined with up to 2 TB of storage, hardware encryption, and WD SmartWare Pro backup protection make it the only storage device today’s mobile consumers will ever need to bring with them."

Pricing and Availability
My Passport Slim portable HDDs are protected by a 3-year limited warranty and will be available from the WD store as well as select retailers and distributors. My Passport Slim 1TB has an MSRP of $99.99 (€129.90), and the My Passport Slim 2TB is $149.99 (€290.90). 2TB capacity will be available next quarter.