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Axiom Memory Solutions now offers an external desktop USB 2.0/FireWire hard drives. With blazing USB 2.0 and/or FireWire speeds and an easy installation process, mass data storage is available at home, work or on the go. These drives are ideal for any storage need, including digital music, movies, photos, or to back up important files on any computer.Need extra storage at home or work? Axiom desktop hard drives are the perfect solution for extra storage. Sturdy and reliable, you can trust Axiom drives with all of your important files.
Customer Review: One of the best i’ve used
I purchased this drive about 8 months ago to use as a back up for my files. I have been able to store all of my personal videos, and pictures as well as important files I have on my computers at home. If you have anything of value, you should definitely invest in a back up hard drive. Trust me, I learned the hard way. These drives are very simple to use and worth every penny for the peace of mind you will get.

Review of the drive itself.
I was not familiar with Axiom products until my cousin told me to purchase this one. He has them at his work and highly recommended it. The case is much smaller than I expected and quite sleek looking. I usually leave mine plugged in on its side behind my next to my monitor. It comes with some software and is packaged securely. There is a usb port and two firewire ports on the back of the drive. There is also a blue light that turns on when the drive is in use.

Like I said, it has been 8 mos and I have not had a single problem with the drive. I would highly recommend this and give this 5 stars.
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This is a hard disk drive from Western Digital. WD Caviar family provides the best combination of performance, reliability and value for today’s entry-level and mainstream desktop systems. WD Caviar Enhanced IDE (EIDE) hard drives offer Ultra ATA, 5400 RPM spindle speeds, low seek times, high capacity and a 512 or 2048 KB cache buffer, all of which adds up to a fast data delivery system. And to protect your data, include Data Lifeguard, WD’s exclusive automatic defect detection, and repair technology are included to enable our drives to actually fix themselves. Buy Here

The CAUC Series external hard drive offers practical storage expansion in a sleek aluminum package. It s a no-frills approach to the external hard drive: everything you need, nothing you don t. Just plug it in and start storing data instantly. Buy Here

Western Digital offers WD Caviar SE Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives with features and capacities that are ideal for next-generation computers and low-end enterprise storage. Users benefit from a data transfer rate performance roadmap that begins with 150 MB/s and extends to 600 MB/s, as well as improved cabling that enables greater system design flexibility. Designers of enterprise storage systems and servers are increasingly using desktop-class, large-capacity SATA hard drives because of the advantages that the SATA interface provides. Buy Here

Carrying on the heritage of WD Caviar Blue hard drives as industry-leading performers, Western Digital offers WD Caviar Blue Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, to fill acute demand in market segments such as high-end PC, workstation, and entry-level servers. Designers of enterprise storage systems and servers are increasingly using desktop-class, large-capacity SATA hard drives because of the advantages provided by the SATA interface. Buy Here

This high performance, high capacity Western Digital Caviar WD3000BB 300 GB IDE hard drive is perfect for storing all of your documents, video or audio files! Features include fast UDMA/100 data transfer speeds and 7200 RPM spindle speeds. This 3.5-inch drive also offersa 2MB buffer and 8.9 ms average seek time! Order today! Buy Here

Western Digital WD Passport Portable USB 2.0 drive with USB 2.0 certified cable and Quick Install Guide. Compatible with Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP and Mac OS v9 or Mac OS X v10.1.5+ Buy Here

WD Scorpio delivers best-in-class performance with power requirements comparable to much slower drives. In addition, you’ll get the quietest 2.5-inch drive on the market, and the one with ruggedness, reliability, and data-protection features that actively watch over valuable data.WD Scorpio spins at 5400 RPM for fast performance but has power specifications similar to slower 4200 RPM drives. Low power consumption yields longer battery life and increased overall reliability. It features WD’s exclusive WhisperDrive technology with SoftSeek algorithms to deliver the quietest 2.5-inch hard drive on the market.WD Scorpio provides ShockGuard to protect the drive mechanics and delicate platter surface from shocks, both when it’s in use and when it’s not. This leading-edge technology enables WD drives to meet the highest combined shock tolerance specifications in its class: 250 Gs while in operation, 900 Gs when it’s idle. DuraStep Ramp locks the heads off the data disk to provide additional shock protection. Utilizing the most technologically advanced material available on the market, the drive is able to execute a minimum of 600, 000 load/unload cycles without contamination - up to twice the performance of its competitors.WD Scorpio has a rigid stainless steel cover, unlike other devices, that will withstand greater than 5 pounds of pressure - nearly 1.5 times the industry average without pinching the motor hub or other internal components. Buy Here

Is your computer loaded with photos, music, video, and all sorts of important files? If so, you should make extra room, back them up, and keep them safe on Western Digital’s WDG1C2500 My Book Premium Edition 250 GB Hard Drive. This reliable, easy-to-use external hard drive is the perfect storage solution for all your precious digital assets.

Save and back up all your digital assets with the My Book Premium Edition Hard Drive. View larger.

Simple, easy-to-use design.

Hard drive features dual interface connectivity (FireWire 400 and USB 2.0). View larger.

The elegant case takes up very little space.

Installation is a breeze because you don’t really “install” anything — just plug it in and it’s ready to use. There is not even an installation CD because all the included software loads automatically from the hard drive the first time you plug it in. For cream-of-the-crop, high-speed performance, use My Book Premium’s FireWire 400 interface. However, if FireWire 400 isn’t convenient, Western Digital has you covered — the My Book Premium hard drive is also compatible with USB 2.0 connectivity. Best of all, you don’t have to choose between one or the other because both interfaces are built into every drive.

Western Digital provides software (WD Backup) that makes backing up your data as easy as possible. With a few simple steps you can back up all your data files, or just save your picture and music files. You can also schedule routine backups so you don’t have to worry about it ever again. Built for ease of use, this drive is equipped with a capacity gauge that shows how much space is left on your drive. The My Book Premium also includes intelligent drive management features. For example, the drive turns itself on and off with your computer, and Safe Shutdown prevents the drive from being powered down until all your data has been written.

But that’s not all. Western Digital uses a smart design to make the My Book Premium look as good as it performs. The elegant case resembles a book and takes up very little space on your desk. Plus, it stacks horizontally and allows two or more drives to nestle neatly together like encyclopedias on a shelf. Inside the stylish exterior is an exceptionally fast, ultra-quiet, cool-running hard drive. Last but not least, the My Book Premium is equipped with free Google software that searches your drives, manages your photos, and simplifies Web searches.

My Book Premium Edition Hard Drives are ideal for:

• High-speed backup of important documents and images
• Extra storage for your computer
• Automatic backups of your existing hard drive
• Archiving the music stored on your MP3 player
• Adding plenty of space for digital video capture and editing
• Saving and organizing your digital photo collection

Note: For basic, less expensive storage option without automatic backup software, consider the My Book Essential Edition 250 GB Hard Drive.

What’s in the Box
My Book Premium 250 GB USB 2.0/FireWire external hard drive, USB cable, FireWire cable (six-pin to six-pin), AC adapter with power cord, and quick install guide.
Customer Review: Does not recognize Firewire ports
My book’s firewire port was recognized by a cardbus adapter (I-O gear), but a firewire express card (Startech-2 port ) did not recognize the drive. Any suggestions?
Customer Review: Stay away from this drive!
I had this drive for a year and used it maybe 4-5 times to store large backup files. One day I couldn’t access half of my folders on the drive, with error “can’t access folder”. I did a google on it and found that I was not alone. Lot’s of people having same problems. Called western digital tech support and they confirmed that Mybook is having this problem! They also suggested to remove drive from enclosure and use it as stand alone. I did that but the problem was still there. I reformat the drive and it works for now, but lost all the data. So here is the lesson for the rest of you do not rely on the backups 100%, especially by western digital. Buy Here

Cool, quiet and fast. WD Caviar Blue drives offer superior performance and reliability, making them ideal for business and family desktops.
Customer Review: great hard drive
i have had this hard drive for over a yers and it has never given me any problems and work great. lets just hope after giving it 5 stars it doesnt decide to start. Buy Here