Updated 14 Feb, 2012, 10:57 am IST

WD Launches 4TB External Hard Drive

11 Jun, 2009, 10:46 am IST | tech2 News Staff |

Western Digital has introduced its new 4 terabyte capacity My Book Studio Edition II external dual-drive storage systems, specifically for Mac users.

The systems are compatible with Apple Time Machine automatic backup feature and offer four interfaces: eSATA and FireWire 800 for maximum performance as well as FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 for maximum flexibility. WD's Greenpower technology is utilized for a cool and quiet operation.

"The new My Book Studio Edition II is the best choice for creative professionals who require massive capacity and extra-fast performance," said Dale Pistilli, vice president of marketing for WD's branded products group. "With 4 terabytes of capacity, photographers, graphic artists, videographers, and home video enthusiasts alike will have the space they need to store hours of high definition videos as well as the performance they need for demanding video editing applications."

eSATA or FireWire 800 interfaces combined with RAID 0 (Striped) yields the speed users' need for fast, smooth video editing; rendering complex 3D objects or special effects; and saving huge blocks of data in record time.

Features
Formatted for Mac computers, these new storage systems feature:

- Massive 4 terabyte capacity;
- Extra-fast performance with four interfaces (FireWire 400/800, eSATA, USB 2.0);
- Cool, eco-friendly operation with WD's drives with WD GreenPower Technology that consume approximately one-third less power than standard dual-drive external storage systems and efficient convection cooling architecture and power-saving mode and designed without a fan to run quietly;
- Quad interface with connections for ultra-fast eSATA and FireWire 800 and for flexibility and convenience FireWire 400 and USB 2.0;
- Automatic and continuous backup software;
- User serviceability, enabling owner to open the enclosure and replace the drive inside;
- Capacity gauge to see at a glance how much space is available on the system; and,
- 5-year limited warranty

My Book Studio Edition II dual-drive storage systems are available now at select retailers and WD's online store at an MSRP of $649.99 USD.

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