The hard drive is preformatted for Mac operating systems and is recognized by Mac-book immediately. Answering the question whether the hard drive for daily backup with Apple Time Machine to be used can be postponed. After an optional software update the hard drive whose functionality can be tested as well as the online registration will be carried out automatically with the displayed serial number (query name and email address). Western Digital provides for registration 30 days free telephone support or mail (free 00800 number see website). On the hard disk is stored in PDF format, a 49-page manual in all imaginable languages, in particular, the steps for password encryption of the hard disk will be explained as a protection against unauthorized access.
When operating noise only a slight humming can be observed. Failure to use the hard drive goes into the material-saving and energy-saving standby mode.
Reformatting My Book to Windows format is possible, but is accompanied by a complete destruction of the previously stored data.
Conclusion: A visually beautiful external hard drive with very large storage volume that is not suitable for portable use with the format / weight and necessities electricity and thanks USB 3.0 technology guarantees a very fast data transfer.
