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Western Digital WDXMS1200 Passport Portable Hard Drive Review Summary

Western Digital is a well-worn and well respected name in the computer hard drive business, and our community of reviews has nothing but accolades for the company’s WDXMS1200 Passport Portable Hard Drive. All seem to agree that the sleek black-encased hard drive is “stylish” and one of the best products they have purchased from the company. One review said of the WDXMS1200: “As computer gadgets go, this is one of the best.” This small black portable hard drive with a rated capacity of 120GB can be used with either a PC or MAC and can be connected to most computers via a USB 2.0 cable from which it even draws its power. Our reviewers highly recommend this portable hard drive for its reliability, performance, versatility and affordable price-point. Read what our reviews have to say about this product.
91% of people rated Western Digital WDXMS1200 Passport Portable Hard Drive as 5 stars
91% of people rated Western Digital WDXMS1200 Passport Portable Hard Drive as 5 stars%
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9% of people rated Western Digital WDXMS1200 Passport Portable Hard Drive as 4 stars
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Western Digital WDXMS1200 Passport Portable... Ratings and Reviews

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The Best Computer Gizmo I Own
a gadget geek, an avid photographer, a cheapskate

MAY
14
2007

Isn't it great when things work even better than you thought they would? That's the case with the Western Digital WDXMS1200 Passport portable hard drive. I bought mine at Costco for $140 but it is now selling for $90. The WDXMS1200 mostly has been replaced by the WDXMS1600, which has even more storage -- I'll get to its specs in a moment.

What It Is

The Western Digital WDXMS1200 is a small portable hard drive with a capacity of 120 GB. It is powered through its USB port, which means that it does not require an external power supply. That is a wonderful feature right there. The unit is small, about...

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5 star rating
Moderator
bkovacs
Annandale, VA



3
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Pocket-sized awesome
a cheapskate, budget-conscious, computer junkie, comfortable with technology

AUG
20
2007
Not much bigger than a thumb drive
Not much more expensive then a 4GB thumb drive
Has a ton more storage and options

I have a bunch of thimb drives that I used to carry around - in fact, it was an awkward pocket full that I would carry around.  Now I've got one of these and I don't have to worry about running out of room anymore plus I dont have to worry about losing one of the drives now either.  It's all contained in one nice neat package.
5 star rating
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thrify46
Beverly Hills, CA



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Great way to move data around quickly.
a gadget geek, obsessive about back-ups, long-time computer user, a IT Professional, a computer junkie, a Windows System Engineer

NOV
17
2007

This is a great unit.  This is the 3rd mini USB hard drive that I have owned and it is by far the best. I really like the fact that is works with almost any mini USB cable.  I am a traveling IT professional and this unit takes a beating and keep working like a champ. 


5 star rating
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besse31
Sartell, MN



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So stylish and heplfull
long-time computer user, comfortable with technology, in favor of LOTS of storage, impressed with this product, Every day computer user, lover of hassle-free electronics

DEC
9
2007

In general, I like it. It is really small, it has plenty of storage space and doesn't need additional power. It is very helpful to transfer all my data from office desktop to my home computer. I read some customers had problems with its durability, but for me: so far so good.
5 star rating
gellateria
Jackson, MS



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Portable, chic and easy to use!
budget-conscious, comfortable with technology, obsessive about back-ups

NOV
21
2007
I bought mine after I started to run out of hard drive space on my small 60 gig internal drive on my Mac Book (too many music files!) My friend uses one for transporting files back and forth between his work computer and his laptop at home, as he is a graphic designer and needs gigs upon gigs of storage for his projects everyday. I bought the 160 gig red version, which not only looks very nice sitting next to my Mac, but is incredibly portable. 

The transfer rates are not lightning fast, but fast enough to put gigs of media files on it in minutes. The USB cable is only about 6 or 7 inches long,... read full review »
5 star rating
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kcdunlap
Newport, RI



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WD Passport Portable hard drive is best decision I made.
a graphics pro, always online

OCT
26
2009

Computer storage is always an issue. I create a lot of graphic images for my web sites and Incredimail I realized the best route would be to purchase an external hard drive. I am back to Staples for the purchase and great advice.This is a great place for me to shop as it is only three blocks from my house.

There were many choices but Western Digital has an excellent reputation so I selected the Western Digital Passport Passport Portable Hard drive is best decision I made. The price difference between the two choices was so nominal that I selected the 500GB drive and have not regretted this decision...

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5 star rating
2009 Writer
ElizabethAnnR
Fairfield, CA



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The best little hard drive I've seen yet!
a gadget geek, long-time computer user, a IT Professional

NOV
20
2007
This is a great little drive! I've used the USB Keys for many things and love those, but they are still limited in the drive size (unless you want to spend BIG bucks). Instead, this little diddy has the capacity to hold all my image files! And since it doesn't require a specific driver (Windows XP automatically installs it), it is true plug-n-play technology. It is quiet, too. I have a 250GB external hard drive that whines like you wouldn't believe. I don't notice it if the TV is on or something, but if it is quiet in the area, that whining is a pain. This little drive is so quiet, you don't hear... read full review »
5 star rating
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awanda2139
Sacramento, CA



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Fantastic bargain
long-time computer user, budget-conscious

NOV
15
2007
This has it all.  A fabulous find at a great price.  It is easily portable, durable and high quality.  This device will last many years.  Western Digital has long warranties and great technical support.  I had a little truoble installing, but had instant help & was able to start right up.  I researched others & this one was the best fro the price.
5 star rating
reviewer
ssenechal
Saunderstown, RI



D
Portable, convenient and reliable
a PC User

FEB
22
2008
This portable hard drive has made life easy on my daughter the student.  The ability to travel with all the pertinent information and studies that she needs.  She can plug it in to any computer and she is ready to go.
5 star rating
reviewer
davidr4
Grapevine, TX



D
great portability, lots of storage space
a PC User, a techie

FEB
18
2008
This is an excellent portable hard drive. Great for storing lots of stuff. It comes with some syncronization software that is OK.
5 star rating
reviewer
robellie
Tucson, AZ



D
indispensable

MAR
22
2008
very good; small; great design
4 star rating
reviewer
lucac
Des Plaines, IL



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