Yes, it is compact, quiet, thanks to USB3.0 quite fast, delivery (USB3.0 Micro Cable + USB extension) is ok. Visually definitely very good (bottom made of plastic), but in direct comparison with an earlier version (500GB, white, produced in Malaysia), a small, but annoying difference I noticed: When Ultrametal the USB port 180 ° rotated. By now I am used to with almost all devices / hubs that the cables are plugged in, that the USB logo on the connector looks up ... this hard disk out of line and it is not clear why WD has done that ... Perhaps in Thailand otherwise produced as in Malaysia ... For many, this may not be a shortage, the annoys me but a bit.