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product_id: 1211901
title: "(Old Model) WD My Passport Ultra 1TB Portable External USB 3.0 Hard Drive with Auto Backup, Red"
brand: "western digital"
price: "€ 120.40"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Western Digital"
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/1211901-old-model-wd-my-passport-ultra-1tb-portable-external-usb
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
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# USB 3.0 high-speed transfer (5 Gbps) 1TB storage capacity Hardware encryption & password protection (Old Model) WD My Passport Ultra 1TB Portable External USB 3.0 Hard Drive with Auto Backup, Red

**Brand:** western digital
**Price:** € 120.40
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Backup like a boss—fast, secure, and always ready to go.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** (Old Model) WD My Passport Ultra 1TB Portable External USB 3.0 Hard Drive with Auto Backup, Red by western digital
- **How much does it cost?** € 120.40 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/1211901-old-model-wd-my-passport-ultra-1tb-portable-external-usb)

## Best For

- western digital enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted western digital brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Massive 1TB Storage:** Carry your entire digital life in a sleek, ultra-compact design that fits in your palm.
- • **Blazing Fast USB 3.0:** Experience lightning-quick backups and transfers up to 5 Gbps—no more waiting around.
- • **Military-Grade Security:** Keep your files safe with built-in password protection and hardware encryption.
- • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Works instantly with Windows 7 and above, plus backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports.
- • **Seamless Auto & Cloud Backup:** Effortlessly protect your data with automatic local backups plus Dropbox cloud sync.

## Overview

The WD My Passport Ultra 1TB is a portable external hard drive featuring ultra-compact design, USB 3.0 connectivity for up to 5 Gbps transfer speeds, and built-in hardware encryption with password protection. It supports automatic local backups and Dropbox cloud integration, compatible with Windows 7 and newer systems, and backed by a 3-year limited warranty.

## Description

desertcart.com: (Old Model) WD My Passport Ultra 1TB Portable External USB 3.0 Hard Drive with Auto Backup, Red : Electronics

Review: GREAT Little Portable Drive - I did not download, nor use, the WD software that came with this drive. WD has a good reputation, and I suspect the SW provided would be worth using. But this drive was purchased for one function. This drive was recognized by the USB3 port on my desktop loaded with Windows 7 64 Bit. I bought this drive primarily to run periodic SYSTEM IMAGEs as a back-up to the software and files loaded on the internal Hard Drive. Unlike my other 1 TB WD external drive (not a My Passport version), it runs off the USB Power and does not require a separate power supply. Yeah! Windows 7 recognized the drive immediately and loaded the drivers. Works like a champ. And the USB 3.0 high speed transfer rate makes System Image backups lightning quick (compared to my other USB 2.0 external drives). I got the RED version because it was priced lower than the silver/black siblings on desertcart. Worth every cent spent. PS: I also used this drive on my HP Laptop as well using an USB 2.0 port for a back-up of my System Image (WIN 7). It ran using the USB 2 power without an issue, although the data transfer rate was considerably slower as expected.
Review: Good Drive - Be careful to follow instructions - This is a nicely built and well designed external hard drive. However, the users manual is too complex and the software WD Software is difficult to follow - so be careful to review it carefully. It keeps track of your initial backup and updated file if you use the WD Smartware software in the correct way. I found that I was not scrolling down far enough on the WD Smartware Software screen and so I wasn't using the Backup options correctly. I found that my best bet was to backup only daily at a specific time and to then click on the clock icon at the bottom of the backup tab and choose "backup now". You don't have to do this, but I found it best for me to avoid confusion and also because I do casual backups from time-to-time and don't need continuous backups. It can be used on more that one PC/Laptop and keeps the files separately identified - that's another reason for me not doing a continuous backup option. It also only backups files that have been changed after your initial backup. Also to avoid confusion and problems - when plugged into a PC, it will often popup a message asking if you want to backup "using MS Windows backup" - "DON'T DO THIS" or it will just give you a fragmented backup that is hard to track. Use the "WD Smartware" only to do your backups and it will track your files and revision just fine.

## Features

- Ultra-compact design with plenty of storage
- Fast data transfers with USB 3.0 interface
- USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility
- Automatic back-up software for local back-ups
- Cloud back-up through Dropbox
- Password protection and hardware encryption
- USB 3.0 connectivity
- Automatic and cloud backup
- Works great with Windows 8
- 3-year limited warranty. Compatibility: Formatted NTFS + Windows 8 or higher, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP operating systems. Requires reformatting for Mac OS X.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00EAS8M0S |
| Additional Features | Password Protection and Hardware Encryption |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,360 in External Hard Drives |
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Built-In Media | Portable Hard Drive, Quick Start Guide, USB Cable, Wd Smartware Pro Software |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 1 |
| Color | Red |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,278 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 5000 Megabits Per Second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 1024 GB |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Form Factor | Portable |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00718037807720 |
| Hard Disk Description | Portable |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 1.1 |
| Hard-Drive Size | 1 TB |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.0 |
| Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
| Item Weight | 5.44 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital |
| Media Speed | [EST] 5 Gbps (5000 megabits per second) |
| Model Name | My Passport Ultra |
| Model Number | WDBZFP0010BRD-NESN |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Special Feature | Password Protection and Hardware Encryption |
| Specific Uses For Product | Personal |
| UPC | 718037807720 102930721618 071030589896 |
| Warranty Description | 3 year limited warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Western Digital
- **Color:** Red
- **Compatible Devices:** Laptop
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 1024 GB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Portable
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 1.1
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Password Protection and Hardware Encryption

## Images

![(Old Model) WD My Passport Ultra 1TB Portable External USB 3.0 Hard Drive with Auto Backup, Red - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wsoAPT8uL.jpg)
![(Old Model) WD My Passport Ultra 1TB Portable External USB 3.0 Hard Drive with Auto Backup, Red - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61I9pzKsPZL.jpg)
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## Questions & Answers

**Q: why is red more expensive**
A: My red was the cheapest at the time.

**Q: Is a usb to usb cable included in this package?**
A: I have a USB 2.0 for a mac book pro 2009. will this step down for this computer?

**Q: will this work with a mac ?**
A: It WILL work with a Mac so long as you DON'T follow THEIR instructions because all the patches and formatters you're told to download are outdated or just simply WON'T OPEN.You'll need to do the following on your Mac:1. Open "Applications"2. Open "Utilities"3. Open "Disk Utility"4. Select the HD you want to format on the left5. Click on the Erase tab6. Under "Format:" choose "Mac OS Extended (Journaled)"7. Name the harddrive to whatever you want8. Click "Erase..."DONE!

**Q: Is this the same as the WD Elements Portable Hard Drive**
A: Reading the warranty info for all WD drives, I discover that the Passport Ultra carries a 3-year warranty while the WD Elements only rates 1 year of warranty. The WD My Book drives only get 2 years. The PP Ultra looks like the best deal to me even though it is a few more bucks than the Elements.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GREAT Little Portable Drive
*by J***N on January 13, 2014*

I did not download, nor use, the WD software that came with this drive. WD has a good reputation, and I suspect the SW provided would be worth using. But this drive was purchased for one function. This drive was recognized by the USB3 port on my desktop loaded with Windows 7 64 Bit. I bought this drive primarily to run periodic SYSTEM IMAGEs as a back-up to the software and files loaded on the internal Hard Drive. Unlike my other 1 TB WD external drive (not a My Passport version), it runs off the USB Power and does not require a separate power supply. Yeah! Windows 7 recognized the drive immediately and loaded the drivers. Works like a champ. And the USB 3.0 high speed transfer rate makes System Image backups lightning quick (compared to my other USB 2.0 external drives). I got the RED version because it was priced lower than the silver/black siblings on Amazon. Worth every cent spent. PS: I also used this drive on my HP Laptop as well using an USB 2.0 port for a back-up of my System Image (WIN 7). It ran using the USB 2 power without an issue, although the data transfer rate was considerably slower as expected.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Drive - Be careful to follow instructions
*by R***E on April 9, 2014*

This is a nicely built and well designed external hard drive. However, the users manual is too complex and the software WD Software is difficult to follow - so be careful to review it carefully. It keeps track of your initial backup and updated file if you use the WD Smartware software in the correct way. I found that I was not scrolling down far enough on the WD Smartware Software screen and so I wasn't using the Backup options correctly. I found that my best bet was to backup only daily at a specific time and to then click on the clock icon at the bottom of the backup tab and choose "backup now". You don't have to do this, but I found it best for me to avoid confusion and also because I do casual backups from time-to-time and don't need continuous backups. It can be used on more that one PC/Laptop and keeps the files separately identified - that's another reason for me not doing a continuous backup option. It also only backups files that have been changed after your initial backup. Also to avoid confusion and problems - when plugged into a PC, it will often popup a message asking if you want to backup "using MS Windows backup" - "DON'T DO THIS" or it will just give you a fragmented backup that is hard to track. Use the "WD Smartware" only to do your backups and it will track your files and revision just fine.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1TB storage at a good price,...
*by F***O on March 13, 2014*

And it comes in four different colors! First, most people can use extra storage these days. Secondly, everyone should have a backup drive any way. My Passport Ultra by Western Digital does both very well. This drive works well on both PC's and Macs, and as a Mac user, I was concerned whether this product would be fully compatible with OSX 10.9.1. Yes, you can buy this in a Mac-only version (also made by WD), which costs about $5-$10 more; or you can save the money by getting this one. I got this one. It won't work on a Mac right out of the box, but following the simple reformatting instructions made this drive fully compatible with my operating system. Apple's Time Machine backup program works well with this drive, I have it backing-up my data twice a day. It has worked flawlessly during the three months that I've had it, and anyone who needs 1TB of storage in a small, portable package should give this product a serious look. It comes with the USB cable and is compatible with both USB 3.0 and 2.0. It works quietly, with little or no noticeable vibration. The finish is solid and attractive. Other 1TB portable drives I looked at were priced about $10-$20 more than this one, so the net savings after FREE SHIPPING from Amazon was at least $20. When my storage need increases (hopefully not, but most likely it will), I will be looking at WD's 2TB My Passport Ultra at $108 and free shipping on Amazon. Until then, this one will do the job!

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