WD 1TB My Passport HDD for Mac

WD, a Western Digital company, introduced the My Passport Air 1 TB, a 1TB portable HDD for Mac users available in an all-aluminum enclosure.

With 1TB of storage capacity, customers will be able to take all their digital photos, music, video, on the go, and still have room to save all the content they capture along the way. The design complements the MacBook and MacBook Air form factors with an all-aluminium exterior to give protection to the drive and its contents. Operation with Mac computers, including Time Machine, provides reassurance that digital content is protected.

It allows users to password protect access to their drive and hardware encrypts its contents, providing protection of personal material. In addition, its USB 3.0 interface increases R/W speeds to help users manage, share, and enjoy digital content at a pace that is commensurate with the schedules of mobile consumer.

“WD’s new My Passport Air 1TB is the ultimate portable storage companion for Mac users,” explains Scott Steffens, GM, WD’s consumer storage solutions. “Its ultra-slim, high capacity design and advanced content security features make it a must have accessory for even the most discerning Mac aficionado.”

It has a 3-year limited warranty and is available on the WD store and at select retailers and distributors. MSRP is $149.99 or €149.