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I purchased this unit when it appeared on SD April 13. The unit I received contains a Red WD drive, model WD40EFRX.
I cracked open the case, removed the small connector/power/encryption board...
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the drive is not encrypted what don't you get? why is this still going on? now redundancy is not enough? that's all pros use but you expect consumers to try and recover their own data because it's...
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whenever WD deviates from their previous model names...it's always for the worse. you either get an inferior drive, or a reduced warranty. go figure
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I dont like the idea of google/etc having an archive of all of my data.
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An user cited in page 5 it's indeed an wd red drive.
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I second that. Hitachi is also top notch but they're more expensive. Avoid Seagate if you can. They will fail.
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Correct and you don't even need to copy data. it will just say you need to format before use. As you said you won't see the factory partition unless you go through the usb interface.
This...
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it sounds like you don't need this much storage, and are more concerned about data transfer between systems and portability. Perhaps a 128gb usb flash drive might meet your needs, which is cheaper...
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is it work with Xbox one s?
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deal is back now for some reason
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I have a 2.5" SSD installed in an USB 3.0 enclosure. I believe it powers off because the lights turn off a few minutes after the Xbox One S does. I can't very a spin since it's SSD, but the enclosure...
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The 4tb HD is not on sale any more for $89.99. The price has gone back up to $109.99.
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Bought mine at BB in store a few hours ago, had to have them price match because it rings up @ $109. Already formatted and using with my Ps4 in case anyone is still asking if this works with the...
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I could not find any reference for that. Just based on specs and price, I'm pretty sure it would be Blue, which are lower-cost drives basically speced out for storage (low speed, louder, warmer,...
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Amex for example only covers whatever was charged to the card so you end up with a partial payment at best.
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Nope, the encryption CAN NOT be disabled.
You literally have to open the case and cut the IC legs.
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Just received my Easystore drive. Plugged it in... it works fine.
My only dislike is it does not have Off/On power switch.
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Also Its a standard RED drive and nothing else. The encryption if any i think will be on the Connector / board that is attached to the sata ports on the drive when inside the enclosure.. By the way I...
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based on what I have read about customer complaints in western digitals forums the drive will simply deny read access and note to you something like 'this volume must be formatted before use'. if...
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$109.99 now. missed again :lmao:
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Update: This very popular offer is still available
Best Buy.com has 4TB WD Easystore External USB 3.0 Hard Drive (WDBCKA0040HBK-NESN) for $89.99. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where...
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At $22.5 per terabyte this is pretty decent.
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Would this work with an Nvidia shield? To add storage space?
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Online pickup shows two more days to wait. Decided just go to which ever shows in stock and ended up picking 4 of these drives, which are to use for a empty NAS I'm setting up.
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Thats what I am thinking as well. The one reviewer maybe comparing to a 2.5" passport-type and not to a 3.5". I have been trying to look on Google images for a 3.5" drive with a proprietary...
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This is correct; the equivalent model would be WDBFJK0040HBK-NESN
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By default it's enabled for quick removal which means you can remove the drive without safely disconnecting first. I have lots of these drives and I always leave them just plugged in...
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There are at least a couple people who bought this drive, received it, and opened them up to see a drive with a standard SATA connector inside. I think you both are wrong.
EDIT:
Here are some...
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It's based off the older model (hence the 2-year vs 3-year warranty) but branded for BB/Easystore, yes (along with the Red drive inside). I can't guarantee they are all identical since I only...
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Not sure if this was posted earlier, but I opened 6 and all were the standard 4TB Red WD40EFRX. Manufacture dates between Jan and Mar 2017. I wasn't able to shuck them without breaking the tabs on...
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What hard disk is built in 8tb model of these? WD RED, too?
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Encryption is done through the circuit board that attached to the drive and can be removed. When data in/out through the usb port and this board, that's what's called hardware encryption, has...
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In for 2
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Don't understand the concerns with encryption, you don't have to enable it right? Most people probably don't.
Seagate drives are NOT used in WD externals. They are either WD blue or red. I have...
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I remember when 1TB was like $300. Its crazy to see how cheap these have become
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No, you need a computer interface
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Let them speak for themselves. Unless they are advocating having data burned to a cd/dvd/ floppy/zip drive/tape it makes no sense to say having your data on your PC as well as the external is no...
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Yea I changed the drive letter but still didn't help. I had two of these exact drives and they both did the same thing. Oh well, I'll just call it a semi-security thingy lol
Back on topic
Good...
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I'm reading through the 4TB WD Red front page deal, and someone mentioned this 4TB WD Easystore contains a red drive? Is this really confirmed?
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You suddenly need it because its a good deal :) welcome to SD
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