The 0.5TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive from Western Digital is a high-capacity desktop hard drive with a no-frills design. The disk is housed in a compact metal enclosure, and boasts the ubiquitous USB 2.0 interface.

The drive is preformatted for use in Windows, and can be reformatted for use with Mac OS X using Apple's Disk Utility application. The drive is ready to use right out of the box -- you won't have to load any software from a CD to get the drive to work. It is an excellent option for users who would like to add storage capacity to their system.

Designed with the same commitment to quality that made WD external drives the number one selling drives in the world

Plug-and-play design allows you to connect the power and plug the drive into a USB port to instantly add more storage to your computer

Turns on and off with your computer. Enters idle mode when not in use. Utilizes a WD drive with power-saving WD GreenPower Technology and an EnergyStar compliant power supply

Packaged in a minimized eco-friendly, recyclable packaging made from recycled materials

Designed for use with Windows-based computers. Can be easily reformatted for use with Macs

Performance
Capacity	0.5TB
Interface	1x USB 2.0 (mini B)
Drive Speed	Not Specified by Manufacturer
Buffer	Not Specified by Manufacturer
Average Seek Time	Not Specified by Manufacturer
Sustained Data Transfer Rate	Not Specified by Manufacturer
System Requirements	Windows XP, Vista, 7; Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 USB 2.0 port

General
Mounting	Desktop
Power Requirements	AC: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
Environmental Requirements	Operating Temperature: 41-95°F (5-35°C) Storage Temperature: -4-149°F (-20-65°C)
Dimensions	4.59 x 7.01 x 1.42" (11.65 x 17.80 x 3.6 cm)
Weight	2.2 lb (1kg)