Western Digital Debuts 80GB Pocket Drive

With no need for a separate power supply (for most systems), WD Passport Portable Drives, available in capacities of 40 or 80 GB.

WD Passport Portable Drives are outfitted with high-performance, low-power consuming, cool and quiet-running WD Scorpio 2.5 inch EIDE hard drives, a rugged, protective case and Data Lifeguard protection to provide maximum safeguard from data loss.

WD Passport Portable Drives were designed to serve as a digital file briefcase by enabling owners to add instant extra storage; slip the drive in their pocket for on-the-go convenience; back up their notebook computers for extra data safety; easily share files between computers; and lock up the portable hard drive for extra security. An 80 GB WD Passport Portable USB Drive can store approximately 20 2-hour DVD-quality movies or over 1,300 hours of music.

WD Passport Portable Drives will be available at retail stores next month. Suggested retail pricing for WD Passport Portable USB Drive 40 GB capacity is $199 (USD) and $249 (USD) for 80 GB.