Help protect precious memories with USB 3.0 connectivity, WD Backup software, Acronis True Image WD Edition system-level backup software, and hardware encryption.
Massive Capacity
With up to 4TB of capacity, you'll have all the room to keep your favorite photos, videos, music and important files.
Universal Connectivity
Ultra-fast file transfers with USB 3.0. Also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
Encrypted Privacy
Set a password to enable hardware encryption to keep data safe from unauthorized access.
Latest comments (43)
dfunked
3 Feb 17#43
Their refurbished drives have black labels, but they're not black models. Have a look at the model number and it's probably WD40EZRX (green)
Repo1
2 Feb 17#42
removed from housing a 2tb black label drive. no model number as it's already installed. removed from a cheaper elements desktop drive £52 delivered. I've ordered another possibly pushing my luck haha
Repo1
30 Jan 17#40
mine arrived today. inside, a black drive. Can't complain :smile:
Dawsy to Repo1
30 Jan 171#41
Can you expand on that.. You meaning the plastic housing or you actually removed the internal hdd.. if the latter care to provide the drive model.
Glutaman
30 Jan 17#38
Can someone clarify? Do these have 2.5 or 3.5 inch drives in the casing?
moogle to Glutaman
30 Jan 171#39
It's 3.5", otherwise they'd be classed as portables.
per4
29 Jan 17#36
i shouldve been clearer.
i am thinking about buying one of these and removing the enclosure to put it in my pc (as an internal hdd). would the hdd's encryption cause an issue?
Dawsy to per4
29 Jan 17#37
Ok, I think the software is optional to install and encrypt. (As such you enable it) so this should just work as a standard HDD if you remove it without using the encryption software.
I'm sure I just skipped that when installing it so mine is not encrypted.
Dawsy
29 Jan 17#35
If someone has encrypted the HDD, I dont think removing it from the case will remove the encryption...
That woud be pointless HDD encryption and no selling point. Like having a lock on the mobile phone case but then once you open the case the phone is unlocked.
If you got it from WD then it wont be encrypted in a way you can't see the data. If you purchased it second user then you may be able to WIPE the drive to remove the encrypted data.. (If your lucky)
per4
29 Jan 17#34
once i remove the drive from the enclosure, will the encryption "issue" go away?
per4
29 Jan 17#32
can these be dissasembled easily?
moogle to per4
29 Jan 17#33
If it's like the older mybooks then sure. It's just clipped together with plastic hooks. There's a youtube video out there showing how to open them.
Musicrab
29 Jan 17#31
Or just run HD Sentinel which will report full smart data.
basergorkobal
29 Jan 17#30
Never heard of it. Looks interesting but not freeware. I'll stick to gsmart.
mikeypr
28 Jan 17#27
Is it wise to trust a recertified 4tb? All that data
moogle to mikeypr
29 Jan 171#28
You should be backing up anyway, if you value your data. Even a new drive can fail on you so that's a moot point..
118luke to mikeypr
29 Jan 171#29
Theres always one on EVERY hard drive thread isnt there... :smirk:
Peter9588
28 Jan 171#26
3tb is £73?
basergorkobal
28 Jan 171#22
Worth remembering you only get 6 months limited warranty on recertified products. And it seems now WD do enforce it unlike in the past, when you would get a new hard drive with full retail 2-3 year warranty inside.
3guesses to basergorkobal
28 Jan 17#23
They ought to be done under Trade's Description then as the drive is clearly not recertified to be of the same level as a new drive.
pete904ni to basergorkobal
28 Jan 17#25
Run spinrite on soon as you get it. If it looks ropey send it back.
Dawsy
28 Jan 17#24
I did check mine from the serial.. it stated August 2017. I have one I brought a while ago. but I've not checked it. I thought they used to adopt the warranty of the original or 6 months.. whichever was greater.
Magila
26 Jan 17#21
are the drives red's or green?
trilock
26 Jan 171#20
I got one and used a code that I had emailed. 20 percent off and it worked on the 4tb. it was a one time use code. had someone else try and didn't work... it was under we miss you from wd
Dawsy
25 Jan 17#19
The site USED to be simple to navigate and find what you wanted. Now it barely functions and if your lucky you can find what you want.. Goodness knows why they changed it and it must be costing them in sales for doing it.
Is it worth asking them vua message about the code.. they are possibly ignorant to the fact that the codes sent to UK people don't validate.. Have you tried adding it in the USA store and applying the code. (Just to prove it's that?) My friends code was over 6 Months old before the site changed. I also purchased a drive before he did. But I don't ever recall getting a code myself. :disappointed:
Rich44
25 Jan 17#15
10% off first order doesn't work the unique code they sent me doesn't work at all.
Think warranty that short better off paying full price....
joe.grant to Rich44
25 Jan 17#18
yeah its stupid, the code you get given is only for the US site! even though you are on the uk section of their website when you sign up for the discount.
Murgatroyd99
25 Jan 171#17
They also have the Elements Desktop drives that are slightly cheaper. 4tb is £71.99
nwressell
25 Jan 17#8
will this work on an Xbox one?
Rich44 to nwressell
25 Jan 17#16
Yes but will need to be powered separately
bigup
25 Jan 17#9
I bought a recert drive on Dec 29th.
Just tried the code I got in the email and doesn't work. Meant to expire 30 days after email date.
Code looks like it's unique (random characters)
Dawsy to bigup
25 Jan 17#14
Some codes like 40% off only work on NEW products. The one I used was for 1x item only.. (As at that price two would have been tempting) or a 2TB 2.5"
Dawsy
25 Jan 17#13
Removed any reference to using a code..
Dawsy
25 Jan 171#12
The "Deal" price is WITHOUT the code..
jadamso
25 Jan 171#11
Agreed. Appreciate the post but saying discount with a code but not quoting that code doesn't really make much sense :disappointed:
johneb
25 Jan 17#10
Cold without a code!
bertie wooster2
25 Jan 17#7
I think I got the last one!
brendanhickey
25 Jan 17#6
what code did u use
ataritheone
25 Jan 17#5
Only 3 months warranty. ...
candyman86
25 Jan 17#1
How'do you get the code?
Dawsy to candyman86
25 Jan 17#4
If you know anyone who purchased before get them to check their email. I believe that the code is there. My friend purchased a while ago and had a code. I asked him for it.. I did check online before asking him and all the codes are old ones like WDFRIEND or WDSUMMER..
You never know someone reading this may be kind enough to add a code to the thread.. :wink:
polarbaba
25 Jan 17#2
is the 4tb a 1x 4tb or a 2 x 2tb
cheers
Dawsy to polarbaba
25 Jan 17#3
it's 1 x 4TB on this model. other models do have 2x2TB think they are the mirror versions.
Opening post
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3TB @ £66.99
4TB @ £79.99
HIGH CAPACITY BACKUP AND STORAGE
Help protect precious memories with USB 3.0 connectivity, WD Backup software, Acronis True Image WD Edition system-level backup software, and hardware encryption.
Massive Capacity
With up to 4TB of capacity, you'll have all the room to keep your favorite photos, videos, music and important files.
Universal Connectivity
Ultra-fast file transfers with USB 3.0. Also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
Encrypted Privacy
Set a password to enable hardware encryption to keep data safe from unauthorized access.
Latest comments (43)
i am thinking about buying one of these and removing the enclosure to put it in my pc (as an internal hdd). would the hdd's encryption cause an issue?
I'm sure I just skipped that when installing it so mine is not encrypted.
That woud be pointless HDD encryption and no selling point. Like having a lock on the mobile phone case but then once you open the case the phone is unlocked.
If you got it from WD then it wont be encrypted in a way you can't see the data. If you purchased it second user then you may be able to WIPE the drive to remove the encrypted data.. (If your lucky)
Is it worth asking them vua message about the code.. they are possibly ignorant to the fact that the codes sent to UK people don't validate.. Have you tried adding it in the USA store and applying the code. (Just to prove it's that?) My friends code was over 6 Months old before the site changed. I also purchased a drive before he did. But I don't ever recall getting a code myself. :disappointed:
Think warranty that short better off paying full price....
Just tried the code I got in the email and doesn't work. Meant to expire 30 days after email date.
Code looks like it's unique (random characters)
You never know someone reading this may be kind enough to add a code to the thread.. :wink:
cheers