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Get extraordinary capacity and extra data protection with this dual-drive, triple-interface RAID storage system from WD. One-of-a-kind features make this the most powerful product in WD's My Book family of external drives and the preeminent storage system in its class. WD's My Book Pro Edition II dual-drive storage system offers RAID mirroring for extra data protection or RAID striping for extraordinary capacity and performance. A triple-interface and a powerful combination of features and performance make this system the storage solution of choice for creative professionals, workgroups, small offices and anyone looking for extra assurance that their data is safe. With one terabyte of storage in this elegant, small footprint design, you have plenty of room to store an entire digital photo library, 125 hours of HD movies or over 75 hours of DV video. The lighting-fast combination of FireWire 400/800 and RAID striping yields the speed you need for fast, smooth video editing, an extra-responsive Photoshop scratch disk, rendering complex 3D objects or special effects and saving huge blocks of data in record time. Data Transfer Rate on FireWire - Up to 800 Mb/sec Works with Mac OS X 10.3 or later and Windows 2000, XP
Customer Reviews:
My Book Pro II/Premium II family great; problems with Vista........2007-12-22
This review covers the family of My Book Pro II/Premium II drives from Western Digital, since the primary differences between the 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0Tb dual-drive models involve the size of the drive pair only, as far as I can tell. I own the My Book Pro II 1.5Tb drive and have only configured it for the factory-default Raid 0 mode, since I wanted as much non-redundant storage as possible.
Anyone not familiar with external USB or Firewire drives may be surprised at the significantly slower data transfer; the USB or Firewire interface is the bottleneck, not the drive itself. For bulk storage at still-reasonable transfer rates and for the purchase price per byte, these large capacity drives can't be beat - as long as they are reliable and the user observes all the rules about making sure the drives are safe to physically disconnect from the computer (I won't cover the rules here; the operating system has its own Help section that can assist the user who is unsure of how to physically disconnect their drive without turning off the computer itself).
OK, back to the Western Digital My Book II drive... when the drive is received, the Raid Manager software package should be installed before plugging in the drive. After I did this and plugged in the drive, I had one problem after another with the drive disappearing in Windows, the fan going very loud when there was no heat issue to make it do so, then the drive would act like it over-heated and shut down. Twice I received replacement drives and both replacement drives acted the same way.
I figured the problem wasn't the drive, so I tried the second replacement on a second PC running Vista; same problems. I next moved the drive to a PC running Windows XP; no problem - the drive ran quietly and reliably.
It turns out there is currently (12/22/07) a problem with Windows Vista and the way it stores driver information. The fix is found in their technical bulletin 1708 (go to www.wdc.com, support, frequently asked questions and enter "1708" in the "Search by Keyword" field. This has solved all my problems with my drive and I can now recommend this drive without reservations, however Vista is due for its first significant "patch", SP1, in the first half of 2008 and these sorts of patches have sometimes provoked new problems. I do think the solution presented in technical bulletin 1708 would still be helpful if the SP1 patch caused further problems, however.
LOUD!!!! .......2007-12-15
"Quiet and cool: An efficient convection cooling system and a thermostatically controlled fan keep this unit reliably cool and remarkably quiet." NOT!
After twenty minutes, you will think you have a hair dryer and a vacuum cleaner on your desk. It also prevents my Kensington mouse from working.
DON'T buy it!
Mine is going back ASAP.
Unreliable drive with manufacturing defects.......2007-12-14
I am now on my second replacement for the My Book Pro drive. That means I've gone through three of these drives, and they've all had the same problems, as follows:
(1) They overheat, fan becomes very loud, and the drive may shut down randomly while you're working with it.
(2) The drive is falsely advertised to work with FireWire 400, but it does not. I've tested multiple cables and computers. It doesn't work.
(3) The drive may crash your computer if you have a Mac with Leopard. I've confirmed this repeatedly. It's the drive, not the computer, which works great when the drive isn't connected.
If you end up getting an RMA replacement drive from Western Digital, beware of the fact that you may get a crappy, scratched and scuffed drive. They DO NOT care about the aesthetic appearance of the replacement drives and will send you anything just to shut you up. I kept my drive in pristine condition and got an ugly replacement that looked like it had been through a battle zone.
Bottom line: buyer beware! This is not a drive you should spend your money on, unless you enjoy being extremely frustrated.
So loud that I can't hear myself think!.......2007-12-13
The main issue is the decibel level of the machine. It has a fan which at low rpm is tolerable, but quickly will rev up to the point that you don't want to be around the thing. Unless you have it situated in a place where sound is not an issue, then go ahead and purchase it. Otherwise, the drive does what it is designed to do and is a good value for its specs.
The NOISE, Somebody Stop the NOISE!.......2007-11-21
This unit is the worst peripheral I've ever attached to a computer. I went as far as stuffing it behind my desk and covering as many holes as possible between it and the room. I still can't stand it. My WD 500G drive is blissfully quiet. This 1T is akin to using a hair dryer. I use it on my Mac with Time Machine and other manual backups from other external drives. I shut it off as soon as possible. It's so loud you'll hear it over your videos and music! Don't waste your money.
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The Crystal Case is made from the type of durable and scratch resistant polycarbonate plastic that's used to make protective eyewear. Cut aways give access to ports and controls so that you can use your phone wilst housed in the case.
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The Crystal Case is made from the type of durable and scratch resistant polycarbonate plastic that's used to make protective eyewear. Cut aways give access to ports and controls so that you can use your phone wilst housed in the case.
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The Crystal Case is made from the type of durable and scratch resistant polycarbonate plastic that's used to make protective eyewear. Cut aways give access to ports and controls so that you can use your phone wilst housed in the case.
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The Crystal Case is made from the type of durable and scratch resistant polycarbonate plastic that's used to make protective eyewear. Cut aways give access to ports and controls so that you can use your phone wilst housed in the case.
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GenieTM speakers are a revolution in Home Theatre. Combining Mordaunt-Short's passion for sound reproduction with a stunning contemporary design, Genie is the ultimate sub/satellite speaker system for stereo and multi-channel set-ups. A truly-flexible Home Cinema speaker package, Genie enables the perfect speaker set-up in any room. The unique shape of the die-cast alloy cabinets delivers a pure and potent sound -whether you're watching the latest DVD release, enjoying your favorite CDs, or just relaxing in front of the TV. Mordaunt-Short has been designing and manufacturing loudspeakers for more than thirty years. Naturally, we have seen a great many changes in that time. Our company has maintained its leading position by consistently responding to - and frequently introducing - new technologies and materials. However, one factor has remained more important to our success and has guaranteed the continued satisfaction of our customers: a passion for music. We certainly relish pushing technology but we refuse to release a new model simply because it's innovative or technically superb. No loudspeaker leaves our factory until it has passed the one test that really matters: its musical performance has to put smiles on the faces of everyone in our listening room.
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This kanela alder entertainment center can be found in the American Crossing Collection. This item has plenty of drawer space for storage and a TV cabinet on the top right. The handles have a wrought iron look. This would be a great item to have in your home. The finish is lacquer. This item is made of real wood and is not broken down. The approximate size is 64.75 x 27 x 72.25. Also available in natural pine, honey pine, white wash pine, spice pine, English tan pine, natural alder, honey alder, white wash alder, red mahogany alder, cherry alder, natural oak, white wash oak, medium walnut oak, and golden oak. Please specify choice of color when ordering.Width64.75 Depth27 Height72.5
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This kanela alder entertainment center can be found in the Country French Collection. This item has plenty of shelving space for storage of books, audio equipment, VCR, etc. There is also a TV space on the right side. The doors are pocket doors with a glass stereo door. There is a swirled design along the bottom which gives it that elegant look. The finish is lacquer. TV and accessories not included. This item is made of real wood and is not broken down. The approximate size is 61 x 25 x 61.5. Also available in natural pine, honey pine, white wash pine, spice pine, English tan pine, natural alder, honey alder, white wash alder, red mahogany alder, cherry alder, natural oak, white wash oak, medium walnut oak, and golden oak. Please specify choice of color when ordering.Width61 Depth25 Height61.5
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