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5TB WD My Passport Ultra USB 3.0 Type-C External Hard Drive for Mac (Silver) Expired

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B&H Photo Video has 5TB WD My Passport Ultra USB 3.0 Type-C External Hard Drive for Mac (WDBPMV0050BSL-WESN, Silver) for $109.99 (discount will show in cart). Shipping is free.

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  • Note: Expected availability: 7-14 business days.
Features:
  • Usb-c ready, USB 3.0 compatible
  • Innovative style with refined metal cover
  • Password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption
  • Formatted for Mac

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    • Price valid 3/31 or while supplies last.
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $30 lower (21% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $139.99
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.6 out of 5 from over 8000 Amazon reviews.
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Features:
  • Usb-c ready, USB 3.0 compatible
  • Innovative style with refined metal cover
  • Password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption
  • Formatted for Mac
  • 3-Year manufacturer's limited warranty
4.6 out of 5 stars w/ over 8000 reviews @ Amazon [amazon.com]
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Mac users like to pay more for the same thing. It makes us feel superior to everyone else.
The fact that it doesn't have a proprietary cable is the thing that makes me want to pull the trigger

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bobjohnson
03-31-2021 at 08:30 AM.
03-31-2021 at 08:30 AM.
As good a price as i have seen for this model.
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Nomoredeal
03-31-2021 at 08:42 AM.
03-31-2021 at 08:42 AM.
Paid same price 12 months ago on wd store. This is really awesome drive, highly recommended 👍
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BobbyDelatroit
03-31-2021 at 08:59 AM.
03-31-2021 at 08:59 AM.
This works with Windows as well, correct?
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Andie
03-31-2021 at 09:03 AM.
03-31-2021 at 09:03 AM.
Quote from BobbyDelatroit :
This works with Windows as well, correct?
Just format it for windows and it's good to go.
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BobbyDelatroit
03-31-2021 at 09:03 AM.
03-31-2021 at 09:03 AM.
Quote from Andie :
Just format it for windows and it's good to go.

Thanks
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dealhopper2
03-31-2021 at 09:04 AM.
03-31-2021 at 09:04 AM.
Is this any better than the black 5TB WD MyPassort (non ultras) that were going for around 95-100 just a few weeks ago ? Is it because its silver and formatted for Mac out of the box that we are paying the 10 dollar premium ?

I see this has USB Type C. Does this actually make any real performance benefits or otherwise ?
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soundsofscience
03-31-2021 at 09:08 AM.
03-31-2021 at 09:08 AM.
Why is the Windows version so much cheaper?
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03-31-2021 at 09:11 AM.
03-31-2021 at 09:11 AM.
Quote from soundsofscience :
Why is the Windows version so much cheaper?

Mac users like to pay more for the same thing. It makes us feel superior to everyone else.
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BobbyDelatroit
03-31-2021 at 09:11 AM.
03-31-2021 at 09:11 AM.
The fact that it doesn't have a proprietary cable is the thing that makes me want to pull the trigger
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gadgetdude
03-31-2021 at 09:21 AM.
03-31-2021 at 09:21 AM.
Quote from soundsofscience :
Why is the Windows version so much cheaper?
Link?
I've been tracking this these specific 5GB models for months (both Win and Mac) waiting on a deal and this is definitely the lowest in a long time. I held of last Dec when the Windows version dropped to $119 a few places - this is a solid deal.

There are a number of other WD portable 5GB models but these are the only Ultra ones with a USB 3 Type-C connector instead of most others with a USB 3 Micro-B connector.
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dealhopper2
03-31-2021 at 09:24 AM.
03-31-2021 at 09:24 AM.
Quote from gadgetdude :
Link?
I've been tracking this these specific 5GB models for months (both Win and Mac) waiting on a deal and this is definitely the lowest in a long time. I held of last Dec when the Windows version dropped to $119 a few places - this is a solid deal.

There are a number of other WD portable 5GB models but these are the only Ultra ones with a USB 3 Type-C connector instead of most others with a USB 3 Micro-B connector.
I see.. does the USB 3 Type C controller actually make much of a difference vs Micro-B though ?
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gadgetdude
03-31-2021 at 09:30 AM.
03-31-2021 at 09:30 AM.
Quote from dealhopper2 :
Is this any better than the black 5TB WD MyPassort (non ultras) that were going for around 95-100 just a few weeks ago ? Is it because its silver and formatted for Mac out of the box that we are paying the 10 dollar premium ?

I see this has USB Type C. Does this actually make any real performance benefits or otherwise ?

I don't think there is a speed advantage but for me it's about standard cables as this one is one of the few with a USB 3 Type-C connector instead of most others with a USB 3 Micro-B connector. I don't want to have to hunt down a USB-A <-> USB Micro-B given USB-A <-> USB-C and USB-C <-> USB-C are far more common now and going forward - even most Android cell phones and other devices that used Micro-B have moved on to USB-C.
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dqpassat
03-31-2021 at 09:34 AM.
03-31-2021 at 09:34 AM.
Paid $117 on Amazon a few months ago. Been solid since purchased as Time Machine drive. Don't mind paying a few more dollars for this over the My Passports to get USB-C.
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