SAN FRANCISCO, July 17 — As summer vacations get underway, we focus on high-tech gear that is both practical and compact for keeping your luggage under the weight limit. Landing just in time for the seasonal getaway, the new 2TB or 3TB My Passport Wireless Pro external hard drives from Western Digital are a handy solution for storing data, offloading files and enjoying favourite multimedia files wherever you go.
As well as offering high-capacity storage for professionals on the move, this wireless external hard drive is ideal for offloading holiday snaps and videos or for hitting the road with plenty of multimedia entertainment. The WD My Passport Wireless Pro is an all-round portable storage solution that's compact, light, sturdy and practical.
The disk can be loaded with files over Wi-Fi (802.11ac) from compatible devices, or by connecting with a USB cable. It also has an inbuilt SD card reader.
The onboard battery promises up to 10 hours of power, and the My Passport Wireless Pro can be used as a portable charger to recharge mobile devices over a USB connection.
This external hard drive can even serve as a Wi-Fi hub, sharing an internet connection with up to eight devices.
Anyone adding the WD My Passport Wireless Pro to their holiday shopping list should budget €269/US$229 (RM1,175) for the 2TB model or €329/US$249 for the 3TB version. — AFP
