Today Western Digital introduced the My Book Mirror Edition External Hard Drive. This new product will back up your data easily and it will back it up twice essentially mirroring the previous back up. Hence why it’s called the Mirror Edition.
The new drives with 1 TB or 2 TB of storage and are formated for Microsoft Windows. The drive will mirror data (RAID1) for added security. This is great if you have a large photo collection or just need to back up your important files.
“Personal and business content are extremely valuable – both emotionally and financially. Our new My Book Mirror system helps users sleep easy, knowing that their data is safe.” said Jim Welsh, vice president and general manager of branded products and consumer electronics groups for WD.
Features:
- USB 2.0 interface for flexibility and convenience;
- Configured out-of-the box in RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode [RAID 0 (Striped) configurable];
- Available in capacities of up to 1 TB and 2 TB, the My Book Mirror Edition storage systems ship in Mirrored mode and use half the capacity for file redundancy;
- Cool, eco-friendly operation with GreenPower™ drives that consume approximately one-third less power than standard dual-drive external storage systems and efficient convection cooling architecture and power-saving mode;
- Designed without a fan for whisper-quiet operation in a home or office environment;
- Automatic and continuous backup software that allows users to simultaneously save a change and have it backed up on the second drive for the ultimate in data protection;
- User serviceability[1], enabling owner to open the enclosure and replace the drives inside;
- Capacity gauge to see at a glance how much space is available on the system;
- Intelligent drive management features, including automatic power-up, Safe Shutdown™ and LED status and activity lights; and,
- 3-year limited warranty.
The drives are available now at http://www.shopwd.com. The My Book Mirror Edition with 1 TB is $289.99 USD; MSRP for My Book Mirror Edition with 2 TB is $549.99 USD.
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