


I also tried to change from MBR to GUID and vice-versa with no success. under OS X, I tried to initialize the physical drive several times with Apple's Disk Utility.Whenever I plug this device into a computer, there is a virtual CD unit that pops up called "WD Unlocker", and I'm trying to remove it physically, instead of just hiding it (I found many guides on this, and by the way none of them worked). Formatted HFS+, Journaled for use with Mac computers can be easily reformatted for use with Windows PCs.I have a WD My Book (3TB storage, USB 3), and just like many other enthusiast owners of this external drive, I'm trying to get rid of their crapware. FireWire or USB powered so no separate power supply is needed and, Industry-leading 5-year limited warranty Compatible with Apple’s Time Machine application so users can back up with Apple’s Time Machine, or their favorite back up software Illuminated capacity gauge lets users see at a glance how much space is available on the drive Turbo-powered with high-speed turbo drivers for maximum performance (Mac computer only) High-performance FireWire 800 interface, plus FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 interfaces for maximum flexibility Ultra-fast and Mac computer-ready, the My Passport Studio portable drive includes the following features:

Apple Retail Stores will feature My Passport Studio drives with the new FireWire 800 interface this holiday season. In addition, My Passport Studio can be used to backup Mac laptops using Apple’s Time Machine application.Īvailable now at select retailers and at WD’s online store (MSRP for My Passport Studio with FireWire 800/400 interfaces and 500 GB capacity is $249.99 USD MSRP for 400 GB capacity is $229.99 USD. With FireWire 800/400 and USB interfaces, the new My Passport Studio portable drives offer up to 500 GB of storage capacity, are formatted for Mac.Ī built-in, illuminated capacity gauge tells users how much space is available in the drive and because it is powered by the FireWire or USB connection, it is truly portable. The new interface also makes this drive a perfect storage companion for the newly introduced Apple MacBook Pro computer. WD has added a high-speed FireWire® 800 interface to its popular My Passport Studio portable drive to give Mac computer users and creative professionals the fast performance they need.
