Western Digital launches 4TB My Book for Rs. 14,999 plus taxes

Western Digital has announced the availability of the WD My Book with 4TB of storage capacity. The My Book is a desktop hard drive featuring the USB 3.0 interface (with USB 2.0 support as well) compatible with Mac and Windows operating systems.

For automatic backup requirements Windows users can use the included WD SmartWare software. The 4TB My Book also features WD Security that allows consumers to secure both drive and data against unauthorised access with password protection and hardware encryption.

WD My Book also comes with a WD app for Windows 8, that makes it easy to discover the digital media stored on your WD external hard drive with your Windows 8 computer or tablet. Your content is automatically displayed and organised so you can view your photos, slideshows, watch your videos, play your music and share it with this app.

The WD My Book 4TB (WDBACW0040HBK) is available at electronic retailers at an MRP of Rs. 14,999 + taxes, and is protected by a 3 year limited on-site warranty. My Book desktop hard drives are also available in 2TB and 3TB capacities at an MRP of Rs. 9,999 + taxes and Rs. 7,999 + taxes respectively.

Western Digital MyBook technical specifications

• Interface USB 3.0 and USB 2.0
• USB 3.0 - Serial Bus Transfer Rate (USB 3.0) 5 Gb/s (Max)
• USB 2.0 - Serial Bus Transfer Rate (USB 2.0) 480 Mb/s (Max)
• Physical Specifications Capacity 4 TB
• Operating 5 degrees Celsius C to 35 degrees Celsius
• Non-operating -20 degrees Celsius to 65 degrees Celsius
• AC Input Voltage 100-240V AC
• AC Input Frequency 47-63 Hz
• Operating System Compatibility Windows/ Mac
• Height 6.50 Inches
• Depth 5.3 Inches
• Width 1.9 Inches
• Weight 1.18 kg