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Western Digital’s Passport portable USB drives are now available with 120GB capacity. With no need for a separate power supply (for most systems), the Passport Portable USB drives should be easy to use anywhere - simply plug in and store.

Designed with rounded corners and a textured, non-slip rugged protective case, the Passport Portable USB Drives are outfitted with Western Digital’s Scorpio 2.5-inch EIDE hard drives, as well as Data Lifeguard protection to provide maximum safeguard from data loss.

The drives are now offered in capacities of 40-, 60-, 80-, 100- and 120GB. Also available is an optional Passport carrying case. The drives are designed to serve as a digital file briefcase by enabling you to add instant extra storage or to backup your laptop for extra data safety.

We find these types of devices fantastic for easily sharing files between computers, particularly those in our office. Passport Portable USB Drives with 120GB can store approximately 53 hours of DVD-quality movies or over 30000 MP3 music files or approximately 34000 digital photos, says the company.

Passport Portable USB Drives and Passport carrying cases are available at retail stores and online retailers. WD Passport Portable USB Drives may also be purchased via the company’s online store. Estimated pricing for the Passport Portable USB Drive 120GB capacity is $199 (£113). Estimated pricing for the Passport carrying case is $24.99 (£14.28).

‘Simple and easy to use, Western Digital Passport Portable USB Drives combine stylish design with one of the most rugged and reliable 2.5-inch hard drive in its class to deliver a portable USB hard drive worthy enough to be named one of the ‘Top Ten Coolest Products’ by USA Today,’ said Jim Welsh, vice president and general manager of WD’s branded products group.

‘With Data Lifeguard data protection, a WD Passport Portable USB Drive is dependable enough for our customers to consider it the portable file for their digital lives.’

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