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title: "WD 1TB WD Elements Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive Storage (WDBUZG0010BBK-EESN)"
brand: "western digital"
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# Ultra-fast USB 3.0 transfer up to 5 Gbps Massive 1TB portable storage capacity Reliable WD quality with 1-year warranty WD 1TB WD Elements Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive Storage (WDBUZG0010BBK-EESN)

**Brand:** western digital
**Price:** NZ$470
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WD 1TB WD Elements Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive Storage (WDBUZG0010BBK-EESN) by western digital
- **How much does it cost?** NZ$470 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/947529-wd-1tb-wd-elements-portable-usb-3-0-hard-drive)

## 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

- • **Smart Backup Ready:** Includes a free trial of WD SmartWare Pro for automatic local and cloud backups, so your data stays safe and accessible.
- • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience lightning-speed USB 3.0 connectivity that moves your files in a flash, saving you precious time.
- • **Seamless Compatibility:** Plug-and-play with Windows out of the box, plus easy reformatting options for Mac users—flexibility that fits your workflow.
- • **Durable & Stylish Design:** Encased in a sleek, shock-tolerant shell that protects your data while complementing your professional style.
- • **Massive On-the-Go Storage:** Carry your entire digital life effortlessly with a spacious 1TB drive designed for professionals who never compromise.

## Overview

The WD Elements 1TB Portable Hard Drive combines ultra-fast USB 3.0 data transfer speeds with massive storage capacity in a compact, durable design. Preformatted for Windows and easily reformatted for Mac, it includes a free trial of WD SmartWare Pro backup software to keep your files secure. Perfect for busy professionals needing reliable, on-the-go storage with WD’s trusted quality and a 1-year limited warranty.

## Description

WD 1TB WD Elements Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive Storage (WDBUZG0010BBK-NESN)WD Elements Portable – Simple, fast and portable.WD Elements portable storage with USB 3.0 offers reliable, high-capacity storage to go, ultra-fast data transfer rates, universal connectivity, and massive capacity. Includes a free trial of WD SmartWare Pro automatic backup software.Maximum transfer rates. USB 3.0 connectivity delivers maximum performance for transferring files to and from this drive.USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility. With this single drive you get compatibility with the latest USB 3.0 devices and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices as well.Free backup software trial. WD Elements portable storage comes with a trial version of WD SmartWare Pro backup software which allows you to back up your files to your WD Elements drive or to the cloud using your Dropbox account.Improve PC performance - When your internal hard drive is almost full, your PC slows down. Don't delete files. Free up space on your internal hard drive by transferring files to your WD Elements portable storage and get your laptop moving again.WD quality inside and out - We know your data is important to you. So we build the drive inside to our demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance, and long-term reliability. Then, we protect the drive with a robust, all-metal enclosure designed for style and protection.Formatted for Windows - Formatted NTFS and compatible with Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP. Can be reformatted for Mac.Ideal forAdding extra storage for your videos, music, photos, and files.Transferring data at maximum speed with USB 3.0Backing up files using the free trial of WD SmartWare Pro backup softwareUsing with Windows PCsKeeping all your files with you wherever you goWhat's in the box Portable storage, USB cable, Quick Install Guide.Compatibility Formatted NTFS for Windows 8 or higer, Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Can be reformatted for Mac OS X Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system.Features at a glancePlug-and-play simplicityMaximum file transfer ratesUSB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibilityFree trial of WD SmartWare Pro auto and cloud backup softwareFormatted for Windows Portable Storage for PCComparison ChartBasic StoragePremium StorageWD Elements Portable My Passport Ultra My Passport Slim Perfect for Adding more storage. Added storage and backupwhen you're on the go. Stylish storage and backupwhen you're on the go. Available colors Black Black, White, Blue, Red, Titanium Navy, Silver, Gold Connection USB 3.0, USB 2.0 USB 3.0, USB 2.0 USB 3.0, USB 2.0 Capacity range 500 GB - 2 TB 500 GB - 2 TB 1 TB - 2 TB High-capacity for all your photos, music and videos Automatic backup with WD SmartWare Pro Free trial Cloud backup with Dropbox Password protection 256 bit hardware encryption Metal design

Review: reliable brand, good value for money... - There is not much to say about this external hard drive. I bought it for using as a Time machine backup device in my macbook pro. For that purpose it works okay. I needed to reformat it for mac for that purpose but before that I tried it on my pc and it is ready to go with no need for reformatting or setting up The USB 3.0 capability is a plus (but it is also backward compatible with USB2.0 as well). I have seen a data transfer rate of upto 80.6 mb/sec and an average of 70-75mb/sec while transferring a 2.2gb video file into the drive. When I transferred the same file from the drive back to my laptop the maximum transfer rate was 101mb/sec and the average was 80-90mb/sec. Of course these values depend on the file as well but I measured similar values with different files so I can say it is consistently fast.. It comes with an approximately 18.5 inches long transfer cable and through this cable it transfers both data and power. Other than that it does not offer a case or anything else. The device has limited warranty but, to me it is very difficult to make a warranty claim for an external hard drive since the warranty only covers none user mediated errors and most drives do fail either due to dropping or not safely removing neither of which are covered by this limited warranty. However, This hard drive is UL certified and that is a plus in terms of electrical safety (yet it does not guarantee it won't ever fail). WD is a reliable brand in external hard drive market and in addition to this 1gb WD element, I also have a WD passport ultra which I use for backing up my PC. The main difference between these two exactly same size (3.2 X 4.3X 0.5 inches) devices is that the ultra comes with the full version of the WDsmartware software which automatically backs up the PC when the device is connected. This cheaper model has only the trial version of that software but honestly, if you are buying it for mac's you don't ever need it anyways (time machine does the same thing for free). Currently (april 2015) this is one of the cheapest (among well known brands) 1tb device in desertcart market place so I can easily recommend this as a backup drive to whoever is looking for one...
Review: Reliable and lots of room for backups - I work out of my home, so my home computer is my business computer. As such, it is vital that I do not lose any of the data on my PC. I have been using an external hard drive to back up my PC for about a decade. My previous external hard drive for this purpose was a 60 GB Western Digital drive. I had about 30 GB of "archived" data on it and would backup about 3 GB of data that might be changed each month. So it had plenty of room for all of my data, but I had to regularly delete older monthly backups to make room for newer ones. That was a pain, and it meant I only had backups going back a few months. That proved to be a problem recently when I noticed I had inadvertently deleted an old article off of one of my Web sites. I checked in my monthly backups and still couldn't find it. But fortunately I had been in the practice of "archiving" the last monthly backup whenever I had gotten a new computer. I had to go way back to an archive from when I had done so in 2006, but I found the file. But that told me that keeping old backups was a smart idea. Then shortly after that, after a decade of use, my 60 GB WD drive was freezing up when I was trying to make my monthly backup. So I figured it was time for a new drive. Since my previous Western Digital drive had lasted a decade, I figured I'd get another one. I was really surprised when I checked desertcart and saw I could get a 1TB drive for about the same price I paid for my 60 GB drive a decade ago. So I ordered it. I got it two days later (desertcart Prime). I plugged it in; it took a few seconds to load the driver, and then it worked. No problems whatsoever. I backed up all of my archived data and did my monthly backup in less than an hour. I have done one additional monthly backup since then, and I backed up my data in about 20 minutes. I now have all of 35 GB of data on a drive that started with 930 GB of free space. So I should be able to keep doing my monthly backups for many years to come without having to delete older backups. There is security in knowing my vital data is protected and in knowing I will always have very old backups if the need should arrive for such. So I am giving this drive five stars, with the stipulation that I am assuming it will last as long as my old WD drive did.

## Features

- Ultra-Fast USB 3.0 data transfers.Massive Capacity
- For Mac compatibility this Hard Drive requires reformatting. Refer to Application Guide for guidance on this
- Free trial of WD SmartWare Pro auto and cloud backup software
- WD quality and reliability
- 1-year limited warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00CI3BLPA |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Best Sellers Rank | #611 in External Hard Drives |
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Built-In Media | Portable Storage, Quick Start Guide, USB Cable |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 1 |
| Color | black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,586 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 5000 megabits_per_second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 1024 GB |
| Enclosure Material | plastic |
| Form Factor | Portable |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00142697551400, 00718037807911 |
| Hard Disk Description | Portable |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hard-Drive Size | 1 TB |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.0 |
| Hardware Platform | PC;Mac |
| Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
| Item Weight | 8.64 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital |
| Media Speed | > 300 MB/s |
| Mfr Part Number | WDBUZG0010BBK-NESN |
| Model Name | Elements |
| Model Number | WDBUZG0010BBK-NESN |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Personal |
| UPC | 809394441631 142697551400 846830071229 718037807911 808112933960 804067202304 718037807607 |

## 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:** 2.5 inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 3.0
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Portable

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reliable brand, good value for money...
*by A***R on April 13, 2015*

There is not much to say about this external hard drive. I bought it for using as a Time machine backup device in my macbook pro. For that purpose it works okay. I needed to reformat it for mac for that purpose but before that I tried it on my pc and it is ready to go with no need for reformatting or setting up The USB 3.0 capability is a plus (but it is also backward compatible with USB2.0 as well). I have seen a data transfer rate of upto 80.6 mb/sec and an average of 70-75mb/sec while transferring a 2.2gb video file into the drive. When I transferred the same file from the drive back to my laptop the maximum transfer rate was 101mb/sec and the average was 80-90mb/sec. Of course these values depend on the file as well but I measured similar values with different files so I can say it is consistently fast.. It comes with an approximately 18.5 inches long transfer cable and through this cable it transfers both data and power. Other than that it does not offer a case or anything else. The device has limited warranty but, to me it is very difficult to make a warranty claim for an external hard drive since the warranty only covers none user mediated errors and most drives do fail either due to dropping or not safely removing neither of which are covered by this limited warranty. However, This hard drive is UL certified and that is a plus in terms of electrical safety (yet it does not guarantee it won't ever fail). WD is a reliable brand in external hard drive market and in addition to this 1gb WD element, I also have a WD passport ultra which I use for backing up my PC. The main difference between these two exactly same size (3.2 X 4.3X 0.5 inches) devices is that the ultra comes with the full version of the WDsmartware software which automatically backs up the PC when the device is connected. This cheaper model has only the trial version of that software but honestly, if you are buying it for mac's you don't ever need it anyways (time machine does the same thing for free). Currently (april 2015) this is one of the cheapest (among well known brands) 1tb device in amazon market place so I can easily recommend this as a backup drive to whoever is looking for one...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reliable and lots of room for backups
*by G***A on October 15, 2014*

I work out of my home, so my home computer is my business computer. As such, it is vital that I do not lose any of the data on my PC. I have been using an external hard drive to back up my PC for about a decade. My previous external hard drive for this purpose was a 60 GB Western Digital drive. I had about 30 GB of "archived" data on it and would backup about 3 GB of data that might be changed each month. So it had plenty of room for all of my data, but I had to regularly delete older monthly backups to make room for newer ones. That was a pain, and it meant I only had backups going back a few months. That proved to be a problem recently when I noticed I had inadvertently deleted an old article off of one of my Web sites. I checked in my monthly backups and still couldn't find it. But fortunately I had been in the practice of "archiving" the last monthly backup whenever I had gotten a new computer. I had to go way back to an archive from when I had done so in 2006, but I found the file. But that told me that keeping old backups was a smart idea. Then shortly after that, after a decade of use, my 60 GB WD drive was freezing up when I was trying to make my monthly backup. So I figured it was time for a new drive. Since my previous Western Digital drive had lasted a decade, I figured I'd get another one. I was really surprised when I checked Amazon and saw I could get a 1TB drive for about the same price I paid for my 60 GB drive a decade ago. So I ordered it. I got it two days later (Amazon Prime). I plugged it in; it took a few seconds to load the driver, and then it worked. No problems whatsoever. I backed up all of my archived data and did my monthly backup in less than an hour. I have done one additional monthly backup since then, and I backed up my data in about 20 minutes. I now have all of 35 GB of data on a drive that started with 930 GB of free space. So I should be able to keep doing my monthly backups for many years to come without having to delete older backups. There is security in knowing my vital data is protected and in knowing I will always have very old backups if the need should arrive for such. So I am giving this drive five stars, with the stipulation that I am assuming it will last as long as my old WD drive did.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This gem comes in a beautiful black safety box
*by B***N on February 6, 2015*

This gem comes in a beautiful black safety box. (Probably the same stuff that makes up the black box in an airplane from my person experiments, which have included dropping it from a balcony, burying it in the snow, and being sat on by my dog. All of this was "accidental," of course. Oh, and I even saw it flying through the house at one point to find itself in physical contest with a wall - the wall won and though this WD portable HD succumbed to the influence of gravity, when I retrieved it from the dining room floor I noticed it was unharmed!) Anyway, this product features a whopping 1TB of information capacity (which is double most of those lesser models that can only hold 500GB). What a steal! In addition to that WD went above and beyond by including a USB 3.0 connection, rather than the shoddy 2.0 which is slower than AOL on dial-up (for those of you who can recall). I have loaded it with mounds of information (near 1 whole TB!!!) and it continues to recall every piece of information exactly as I would expect. I give it an A+ for it's eidetic memory, for it has yet to fail recalling every line of multiple tv shows and movies, flawlessly. (Seriously, and you thought Sheldon Cooper was a know-it-all). It also has remembered my homework, multiple images, and even information for work, which would have no doubt otherwise been neglected due to my laziness as a human. This is definitely the next step in aiding humans with memory problems and I am positive that once the logistics have been worked out one of these devices will be implanted into every human being who wishes to become a WD-branded cyborg. Way to make a great product!

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