Western Digital has now updated its line of external storage solutions with new My Passport Elite, My Book Elite and My Book Studio external hard drives. Coming in three capacities - 320, 500, 640GB and three colors - Metallic Red, Metallic Blue, Charcoal Metallic, the My Passport Elite models measure 15 (H) x 110 (L) x 83 (W) mm, weight 160 grams, are bundled with a USB dock and the WD SmartWare software, and have USB 2.0 connectivity and an illuminated capacity gauge.



The fresh Passport also includes 256-bit hardware-based encryption, a planet-friendly packaging and a three-year warranty period.

The My Book Elite measures 165 (H) x 125 (L) x 48 (W), goes from 1TB to 2TB, provides automatic and continuous backup with WD SmartWare and 256-bit hardware-based encryption, and features a USB 2.0 connection interface, plus an e-paper 'label' that will show how much storage space is available, even when the drive is unplugged. The My Book Elite is backed by a three-year warranty.



The Mac-loving My Book Studio is the same size as the My Book Elite, has the same specs as its sibling, and, in addition includes a FireWire 800 connection and support for the TimeMachine feature.



In terms of prices we have:

- My Passport Elite - 320GB ($119.99) | 500GB ($159.99) | 640GB ($169.99)
- My Book Elite - 1TB ($169.99) | 1.5TB ($199.99) | 2TB ($279.99)
- My Book Studio - 500GB ($149.99) | 1TB ($189.99) | 1.5TB (N/A) | 2TB ($299.99)