The external hard drive revolution continues with the addition of the Passport Elite series. In days past bulky and characterless units were all the rage, now that the novelty has worn off, Western Digital (WD) has introduced a slim device right out of the Jetson Age.
Unlike previous Passport models, the Elite features a bundled software interface, meaning there is no installation disc, its a self integrated plug and play 2.0 USB connection. In addition the outer casing is finished with a soft anti-slip material available in different colors. We also like how WD has listened to its' customers by adding a free neoprene pouch to hold the external drive and USB cable.
The hard drive performs best when connected to a USB 2.0 terminal, but if you do not have one, the user will experience a bottle neck effect when trying to transfer backup files. Again the problem is in the USB or transfer end, not on the drive, which performs surprisingly better than previous Western Digital devices. Finally, the Passport Elite can be used for both PC and Mac, with software appropriate for both platforms.
Pro's:
PC and Mac compatible
Slim modern design
USB 2.0 Connection
Free neoprene case
Con's:
bottle neck transfer without USB 2.0
Final Word:
The Passport Elite is a very nice portable drive, and is PC and MAC compatible. The lighter and slimmed down design is perfect for the traveling professional or student. We like the ease of use and user interface.
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