Western Digital WD Elements 1.5 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive
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Manufacturer: Western DigitalAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD-ROM
Release Date: 2012-01-29
Platform: Windows
Model: WDBAAU0015HBK-NESN
Color: Black
Product features:
- Simply affordable; Easy to use
- USB 2.0; Simply affordable easy to use Easy to use
- USB 20; Simply affordable easy to use Easy to use
- Simply affordable easy to use Easy to use
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Customer Review: Register the drive with Western Digital to get the warranty updated !
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought 3 of these drives for $99 each around Black Friday. The value cannot be beat and I always prefer Western Digital due to their Advance Replacement policy.
One of the drives had issues. I always check all new drives I buy with the Western Digital Life Diagnostics program which is available for free from Western Digital. All drives passed the test without issues. The test will take at least 12 hours to complete on such a large drive. One of the drives was dropping the transfer rate after copying 500 GB to it for no reason and I had to replace it. What is really disappointing is that the drive passed the test so I have no confidence in the diagnostic program anymore.
The moment you receive the drive check your warranty online at the Western Digital website. The warranty for this model is only 1 year which I consider absolutely insufficient for a drive. The bad thing about it is that Western Digital starts counting from the manufacturing date and by the time you get it, the warranty left is only 9-10 months which is ridiculous. They will update the warranty to 1 year after the purchase date but you will have to send them the receipt and be patient. It took them 2 weeks to respond to an online request. They also have an option to extend the warranty for another 2 years for $25 per drive. I might consider that....
I recommend this drive because the size, price and ease of use. It doesn't have any of the limitations of the fancier Western Digital drives. It is just a big, cheap external hard drive.
Update - September 16 2010
Today I bought another one and when cheking the warranty it was shorter by 6 months. I went through my regular procedure to write to WD Customer support when I realized they had a link that was addressing the issue. Now you can register the drive and it will update the warranty automatically. It even gives you 1 month more ! Also, the registration page gives information about warranty upgrades. You can upgrade this drive from 1 year to 3 years for $25. Not bad considering that if it dies after the first year (and all do after they are out of warranty) it is just a paperweight.
My advices to everybody that buy WD drives are:
1. Check your warranty ASAP.
2. Register the drive to get it updated.
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Description of Western Digital WD Elements 1.5 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive
Designed with the same commient to quality that made WD external drives the number one drives in the world, Western Digital's WD Elements USB 2.0 external hard drives are the right answer for simply affordable add-on storage. Just plug it in to a USB port and start saving your photos, music, video, and files. Kit contains; USB 2.0 external hard drive, USB cable, AC adapter, Quick Install Guide.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories
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