--- product_id: 2148743 title: "WD My Book Essential 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive" brand: "western digital" price: "₨5460" currency: SCR in_stock: true url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/2148743-wd-my-book-essential-1-tb-usb-2-0-desktop store_origin: SC region: Seychelles --- # 60 MB/s data transfer speed 1 TB storage capacity 256-bit hardware encryption WD My Book Essential 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive **Brand:** western digital **Price:** ₨5460 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ’Ό Secure your digital life with style and smarts! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** WD My Book Essential 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive by western digital - **How much does it cost?** ₨5460 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/2148743-wd-my-book-essential-1-tb-usb-2-0-desktop) ## Best For - western digital enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted western digital brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Smart Visual Backup:** Watch your backup progress live with an intuitive, category-based display. - β€’ **Eco-Friendly Power Saver:** GreenPower tech cuts energy use by up to 30%, with smart sleep and power management. - β€’ **Effortless Data Security:** Military-grade 256-bit encryption and password protection keep your files locked tight. - β€’ **Plug-and-Play Simplicity:** Seamlessly connects via USB 2.0 for instant compatibility with Windows PCs. - β€’ **Sleek, Space-Saving Design:** Compact, book-like form fits perfectly on your desk or stacked with other drives. ## Overview The WD My Book Essential 1 TB is a sleek, desktop external hard drive offering automatic continuous backup, 256-bit encryption, and a visual capacity gauge. With USB 2.0 connectivity and energy-saving GreenPower technology, it delivers reliable, secure storage designed for professionals who demand both performance and peace of mind. ## Description The world’s best-selling external hard drive now features a new, smart, visual backup solution that protects your data automatically. Smaller, sleeker, more streamlined design - WD has made these award-winning drives even smaller, sleeker, and more elegant. As always, this book-like shape takes up less space on your desk and allows two or more My Book drives to nestle neatly together like volumes on a shelf. WD SmartWare - A control center for your drive that gives you the power to: Protect your data automatically - Relax. Your data is secure. Automatic, continuous backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you add or change a file. See your backup as it happens - Seeing is believing. Visual backup displays your content categories and shows the progress of your backup. Bring back lost files effortlessly - Retrieve your valuable data to its original location whether you’ve lost all your data or just overwritten an important file. Take control - Customize your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more from the WD SmartWare control center. Drive lock - Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access or theft with password protection and military-grade 256-bit hardware-based encryption. Illuminated capacity gauge - See at a glance how much space is available on your drive. USB 2.0 interface - A simple connection that offers convenience and compatibility among multiple computers. Power miser - My Book external drives are designed to save energy. WD GreenPower Technology lowers internal drive power consumption by up to 30%, a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power-saving feature turns the drive on and off with your computer. Planet friendly - We designed a small box to minimize waste and used recycled material. We encourage you to recycle it. Ready to plug-and-play with Windows PCs - if you’re a Mac user, check out our Mac version of this product. ## Features - Automatic, continuous backup - Visual drive control center - Password protection and 256-bit encryption - Illuminated capacity gauge - USB 2.0 interface ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B002JMYCTC | | Additional Features | Portable | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,256 in External Hard Drives | | Brand | Western Digital | | Built-In Media | My Book Essential WDBAAF0010HBK Hard Drive, USB Cable, AC Adapter, and Quick Install Guide | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 1 | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 126 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 60 Megabytes Per Second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 1024 GB | | Enclosure Material | plastic | | Form Factor | desktop | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00718037751122 | | Hard Disk Description | portable | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches | | Hard Disk Interface | USB 2.0 | | Hard-Drive Size | 1 TB | | Hardware Connectivity | USB | | Installation Type | External Hard Drive | | Item Weight | 3 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Western Digital | | Media Speed | 60 megabytes_per_second | | Mfr Part Number | WDBAAF0010HBK-NESN | | Model Name | My Book | | Model Number | WDBAAF0010HBK-NESN | | Number of Items | 1 | | Read Speed | 60 Megabytes Per Second | | Special Feature | Portable | | Specific Uses For Product | Personal | | UPC | 718037751122 | | Warranty Description | 2 - year limited warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Western Digital - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 1024 GB - **Hard Disk Description:** portable - **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches - **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 2.0 - **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive - **Special Feature:** Portable ## Images ![WD My Book Essential 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GzRzhsAhL.jpg) ![WD My Book Essential 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zGYDTx7GL.jpg) ![WD My Book Essential 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ROX4d1tTL.jpg) ## Frequently Bought Together - WD My Book Essential 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive - Western Digital 8TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Backup Software - WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN - Seagate Portable 2TB External Hard Drive HDD β€” USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PlayStation, & Xbox -1-Year Rescue Service (STGX2000400) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sc/products/2148743-wd-my-book-essential-1-tb-usb-2-0-desktop](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/2148743-wd-my-book-essential-1-tb-usb-2-0-desktop) --- *Product available on Desertcart Seychelles* *Store origin: SC* *Last updated: 2026-07-14*