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New wizards make it easier to use, and the range of operations is impressive for such a reasonable price

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Thin, but short on features and not particularly cheap either.

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Relatively quick and cheap, but not quite up there with the best

It may lack eSATA, but this is a fast and cheap terabyte drive.

Light on features, but it’s tiny and ferociously quick.

Quick, cheap and light: the best 3.5in drive in the group.

Western Digital MyBook Home Edition

For those who don’t own version 9, a few improvements should put this at the top of your shopping list.

Strong on data security measures, this drive is a stand-out.

Rugged and durable, but overall it’s a bit pricey

Stylish, quick and cheap but not Particularly small.

Clean lines undermined by poor performance and a high price.

Great design, but average performance lets it down.

Tough, quick and a good choice if you need a little extra protection.

Fine performance and features make this a worthy winner.

Quick, packed with interfaces, but just a little too expensive.

Stylish and versatile, its only drawback is the mammoth price