MSI A88XM GAMING Micro ATX DDR3 2400 Motherboard Specs

MSI A88XM GAMING Micro ATX DDR3 2400 Motherboard
MSI A88XM GAMING Micro ATX DDR3 2400 Motherboard

CPU

  • AMD Socket FM2+/ FM2 A-Series/Athlon™ Processors
    * Please refer to CPU Support for compatible CPU; the above description is for reference only.

Chipset
  • AMD® A88X Chipset

Main Memory

  • 4 x DDR3 memory slots support up to 32GB
  • Supports DDR3 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC) MHz
  • Dual channel memory architecture
  • Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
  • Supports AMD Memory Profile (AMP)
  • Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
    * For the support status of AMP/XMP memory modules, please take MSI’s Memory Support list as reference.
 
Slots

  • 2 x PCIe x16 slots
    - PCI_E1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x16 speed*
    - PCI_E4 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x8 speed*
  • 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
    * Only FM2+ processors can support PCIe 3.0
 
Graphics

  • 1 x VGA port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920×1200 @60Hz, 24bpp
  • 1 x DVI-D port, supporting the maximum resolutions of 2560×1600@60Hz, 24bpp/ 1920×1200 @ 60Hz, 24bpp
  • 1 x HDMI port, supporting the maximum resolutions of 4096×2160@24Hz, 36bpp*/ 3840×2160@30Hz, 36bpp*/1920×1200@120Hz, 36bpp and 1920×1200@60Hz, 36bpp
  • 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@24HZ, 24bpp**
    ** The DisplayPort does not support “Hot-plug”.

On-Board SATA

  • AMD® A88X Chipset
    - 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
    - Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID5 and RAID 10

USB

  • AMD® A88X Chipset
    - 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB connectors)
    - 8 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB connectors)
  • VIA VL806 Chipset
    - 2 x USB 3.0 ports on the back panel*
    * These USB 3.0 ports do not support M-Flash recovery function.
 
Audio

  • Realtek® ALC1150 Codec
    - 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
    - Supports S/PDIF output
 
LAN

  • Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN controller*
    -1 x LAN port on the backpanel
    * The Killer Network Manager is only available for Windows 7 and Windows 8 currently. The supported drivers for other operating systems would be available on the website if provided by vendor.

Internal I/O Connectors

  • 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
  • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
  • 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  • 3 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports)
  • 1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports)
  • 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
  • 2 x 4-pin system fan connectors
  • 1 x Front panel audio connector
  • 2 x System panel connectors
  • 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
  • 1 x TPM module connector
  • 1 x Serial port connector
  • 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
  • 1 x OC Genie button
  • 1 x Power button
  • 1 x Reset button
  • 1 x OC Genie mode switch
  • 1 x Slow mode booting switch

Back Panel I/O Ports

  • 1 x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
  • 2 x USB 2.0 ports
  • 4 x USB 3.0 ports
  • 1 x VGA port
  • 1 x DVI-D port
  • 1 x HDMI port
  • 1 x DisplayPort
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF-Out connector
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45) port
  • 6 x OFC audio jackss
    * This platform supports dual-display function (HDMI+VGA, HDMI+DVI, VGA+DVI) and triple-display function (HDMI+VGA+DVI)
 
MSI Reminds You…
  • The graphic output can only work with CPUs with GPUs core inside.
 
Dimension

  • 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Micro-ATX Form Factor
 
Mounting
  • 6 mounting holes
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ASUS Transformer Book T100TA-C1-GR 10.1-Inch Detachable 2 in 1 Touchscreen Laptop Review

ASUS Transformer Book T100TA-C1-GR 10.1-Inch
ASUS Transformer Book T100TA-C1-GR
(
10.1-Inch Detachable 2 in 1 Touchscreen Laptop)

ASUS Transformer Book T100 features an extraordinary laptop experience, light and handy. With the Intel Atom quad Core processor in action, Windows 8.1 and all other programs move faster and more gracefully than you can imagine. ASUS engineers have created the most luxurious yet durable design ever. The beautiful surface concentric glossy features glossy circles that please the eye and invites the touch. The soft but durable rubber welcomes your grip and guarantees you will never want to put the ASUS Transformer Book T100 down. Excellence is never out of reach with the ASUS Transformer Book T100. The affordable ASUS Transformer Book T100 gives you the chance to create your own mobile laptop dynamic, so you never have to compromise again. Go where you want to go with the new ASUS Transformer Book T100. T100 would be better suited for a student as it has full Microsoft office and full windows which you can install regular programs.

The Screen is nice, not as bright or pixel dense as iPad but the extra functionality with Windows 8 is well worth the trade-off. Besides, didn't really notice a huge difference when watching Netflix or Hulu. The difference was only noticeable with text, but either way it is still a nice and perfectly adequate screen with nice viewing angles and pretty decent color. The keyboard dock perfectly designed 19 mm travel distance provides a comfortable typing experience unlike any other. This thing isn't too heavy but has a nice solid weight to it as well as the keyboard dock. The touchpad on the dock is a little erratic at times and doesn't feel great, but it works fine. The keyboard is a little small as well, but I'd still prefer it over always using the on-screen keyboard.

The ASUS Transformer Book T100 is the perfect device for everyone on the go. Enjoy the difference when using the pre-installed Microsoft Office & Student 2013. Enjoy games and music like never before, and increase your collection with easy access to the Windows Store and XBox Live. The device while plugged in, seemed to not be charging or doing so at a very poor pace, as others have mentioned. It was sluggish, webpages were loading very slowly in desktop mode and in the Modern IE app. The WiFi randomly cut out, and most of the modern apps (The Metro UI) would open for a second and then force close with no error message. However that this was not the case for some people.
ASUS Transformer Book T100TA-C1-GR 10.1-Inch
ASUS Transformer Book T100TA-C1-GR 10.1-Inch
The USB3.0 SuperSpeed Port transfers files with lightning fast speed. The WiFi was working fine, and the battery was definitely charging whether the screen was on or off. Also to address another review, the charging LED by the power button does go from orange to white when it is fully charged. While it may not be the fastest charging device, it charged a lot faster.

An astounding 11 hours of continuous web browsing keeps you connected longer and always in action. Nothing will slow you down ever again with the ASUS Transformer Book T100's incredible battery life. With the accelerated ASUS Instant On and Microsoft InstantGo technology, the ASUS Transformer Book T100 is always ready to perform when you are.

Obviously this won't replace your main computer unless you really only use it for web browsing, watching videos, and creating/editing documents (Comes with Office Home and Student for free..or at least bundled into the great price.)

Some Pros the ASUS Transformer Book T100TA-C1-GR :
  • Great screen! People online may gripe on the 720p display, but you'll never notice using it
  • Battery life: Took it off the charger 7am this morning, and been using it straight since browsing the internet, viewing several Youtube videos both on Flash and Metrotube app, reading PDFs with Bluetooth and Webcam on. Now at 4pm, and still have 40% on the tank! Definetly liberating from netbooks where under clocking underpowered devices was a necessity to get that battery life.
  • The Speakers! Very clear and very loud. definitely betrays their size.
  • FULL WINDOWS 8.1! This can't be said enough. Almost everyone who has bought a Netbook did so to get a full Windows experience in a relatively portable format.
  • This things a best for its size. Wanna watch a flash Youtube video while browsing the net on the same screen? No problem! Wanna do some photo editing while watching said video? No sweat! Everything is buttery smooth on Bay Trail.
  • Free Dock !!!!
  • MicroSD card slot: Format it so NTFS, and you have an additional 32-64GB Hard Drive, so space no longer becomes a big issue.

Striking shortage of ASUS Transformer Book T100TA-C1-GR :

The touchpad is pretty bad. However, there's a way to make it pretty decent :
  1. Realize that Asus put some stupid power saving feature to turn off the touchpad after 10 seconds or so. When you wana use it, just tap on it and use it. Small 6/10 second thing, but it makes it much more bearable.
  2. On the Desktop, double click "Asus Smart Gesture" on the bottom right where the Dock is (where you see your Battery indicator). Go to "Edge Gesture" and TURN THAT SHAITE OFF!!! Whoever thought that was a good idea in the first place should be fired! This thing already has the ability to do gestures with the touch screen. What's the point in adding all these unusable gestures to such a small touchpad? Leave it alone! The only gesture it needs is 2 finger scrolling.
  3. After that, go to Mouse Settings on the Control Panel and crank up both touch sensitivity and scrolling speed.

ASUS Transformer Book T100TA-C1-GR Specifications :
  • Operating System : Windows 8.1 preinstalled with Microsoft Office 2013 Home & Student
  • Display : 10.1" HD IPS Panel (1366x768)
  • Processor : Intel Atom Bay Trail-T Z3740 Quad Core
  • Memory : 2GB DDR3
  • Storage : 64GB eMMC + ASUS WebStorage2
  • Optical Drive : N/A
  • Wireless : 802.11 a/g/n; Bluetooth 4.0
  • Speakers : Stereo speakers with ASUS SonicMaster technology
  • Camera : 1.2 MP
  • Card Reader : Micro SD Card Reader; Tablet: 1 x Micro USB (support charging and usb device)
  • Battery : 31Whr (Up to 11 hrs)1
  • Dimensions: Notebook : 10.4" x 6.7" x 0.93" (W x D x H); Tablet only: 10.4" x 6.7" x 0.41" (W x D x H)
  • Weight: Notebook : 2.4lbs; Tablet only: 1.2lbs
  • Input/ Output :
            1 x Audio jack combo
            1 x Micro HDMI port
            Dock: 1 x USB 3.0 port
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Apple iMac ME088LL/A 27-Inch Desktop (NEWEST VERSION)

Apple iMac ME088LL/A 27-Inch Desktop  (NEWEST VERSION)
Apple iMac ME088LL/A 27-Inch Desktop
(NEWEST VERSION)
If you keep your computer for less than 3 years or so, then just buy the iMac and be done with it. But if you intend to keep the iMac for longer than that, consider the negative consequences of the iMac's all-in-one design. Great system will not go too far into a review since everything has already been said but we recommend that you upgrade the RAM when you buy it. And Don't forget, go into the App Store and claim your free update to 10.9 Mavericks. is one of the best computers available in its class. It is powerful, a workhorse if you will, and very well designed in terms of aesthetics and functionality.

Apple iMac ME088LL/A 27-Inch Desktop is super thin from the sides and light enough for one-handed portability if required. The external body is the same as the 2012 model, which in itself was significantly improved over the 2011 version. The front glass seems to sit more flush with the body compared to the earlier version which had a tiny little gap. The back is slightly curved at the center and I am guessing all the components are packed in this bulge at the center back. Has a super sleek look to it overall.

Perhaps the most pleasing aspect of this iMac is its screen. Apple claims this model has 75 percent less glare than previous versions - there's no way for me to measure this but suffice it to say that even with the screen turned off, the screen is not really reflective. Given the amount of real estate you get combined with the stunning LED-backlit display, it's a pleasure using the screen with its vibrant colors and low glare. Once it's turned on, the reflections die down even further. Images are crisp and pictures we have taken with our DSLR camera seem further enhanced given the resolution of the screen. No retina display for iMacs just yet, but this is feels very very close to it.
Apple iMac ME088LL/A 27-Inch Desktop
Apple iMac ME088LL/A 27-Inch Desktop
Apple iMac had already done away with the optical drive, which means that to read/burn CDs or DVDs, we can either connect an external drive like Apple's Superdrive to the USB port, or feed off another PC/Mac (this has to be on the same network) that has a built-in optical drive. On the back, there is a SDXC memory card slot, couple of Thunderbolt ports, headphone jack, USB ports, and an ethernet port. It's good they are at the back since they avoid cable clutter from the desk.

The Apple iMac ME088LL/A Desktop comes with a wireless keyboard and a magic mouse. The keyboard is a standard Apple keyboard. The Magic Mouse also lets you scroll down lengthy web pages without having to move to the side to grab the scroll bar. Just a swipe of the finger on the mouse moves the page down or up. It can also be configured to register right clicks. Somewhat similar in terms of functionality to the magic trackpad.

The all-in-one iMac features a beautiful 27-inch widescreen display. Fourth-generation quad-core Intel Core processors and super-fast NVIDIA graphics make it the most powerful iMac yet. And it comes standard with 8GB memory, a 1TB hard drive, and advanced, high-speed I/O, including two Thunderbolt ports and four USB 3 ports. All in an impossibly thin enclosure that’s only 5 mm at the edge.

Product Details :
  • Processor :
    3.2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5 Processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.6 GHz) with 6MB L3 Cache.
  • Hard Drive :
    1 TB (7200-rpm) Serial-ATA Hard Drive
  • Memory :
    8GB (two 4GB) of 1600MHz DDR3 memory; Four User-Accessible SO-DIMM Slots.
  • Screen :
    27-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Display with IPS Technology; 2560-by-1440 Resolution.
  • Graphics :
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M Graphics Processor with 1 GB of GDDR5 Memory.
  • Operating System :
    Mac OS X Mountain Lion
  • Wireless Type :
    802.11 A/C
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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E545(20B20011US) 15.6-Inch Laptop

This ThinkPad starts fast, runs quiet, has a very good screen, and is reasonable fast. Best laptop I have ever owned or used. ThinkPad Edge E545 15.6-Inch Laptop is just wonderful! It is designed to be easy to use and very efficient. Lenovo has thought of everything. This laptop so easy to use. It has 4 USB ports and the memory is expandable to 16GB. First of all, love the cover, won't show fingerprint. The size of the screen is perfect for web searches and for watching movies.

Put a distinctive face on your small business with these progressively designed, powerfully engineered laptops, featuring the security and productivity of Lenovo Solutions for Small Business. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E545 15.6-Inch Laptop are great products and this one is great for small business applications. It's well designed and user friendly too.
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E545(20B20011US) 15.6-Inch Laptop
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E545(20B20011US) 15.6-Inch Laptop

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E545 20B20011US 15.6-Inch Laptop details :

  • Brand Name   
    Lenovo - Series ThinkPad  20B20011US
  • Operating System   
    Windows 7 Pro 64-bit pre-installed / Windows 8 Pro 64-bit Upgrade Media and License Included
  • Item Weight   
    5.2 pounds
  • Display
    AMD Radeon HD 8450G Graphics
    15.6" HD (1366x768) Color Anti-Glare LED Backlight Display
  • Processor Brand   
    2.9 GHz AMD Dual-Core Accelerated Processor A6-5350M (up to 3.50GHz w/AMD Turbo Core technology, 1MB L2 cache)
  • Computer Memory Type and Size   
    4 GB (16 GB MAX) DDR3L-1600/PC3-12800 SDRAM
  • Hard Drive Interface   
    Serial ATA - 320 GB 320 GB 5400 rpm
  • Optical Drive Type   
    DVD±RW
  • Battery Type   
    Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)  - 1 AAAA batteries required. (included) - 6-Cell 48 Wh Li-Ion Battery (Up to 6.2 hours)
  • Wireless Type   
    802.11bgn Gigabit Ethernet
  • USB Port
    1xUSB 2.0 Ports - 3xUSB 3.0 Ports
  • Keyboard
    Multi-Touch Touchpad
  • Webcam 

The keyboard is a dream to use because you feel confident when typing, in control and don't slip. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E545 20B20011US 15.6-Inch Laptop has big keys that are easy to see and read.  Very good keyboard. This could easily become a very productive notebook.
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E545 20B20011US  15.6-Inch Laptop
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E545 20B20011US  15.6-Inch Laptop
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E545 (20B20011US) 15.6-Inch Laptop comes with Windows 7 Professional and the discs for Windows 8. The Window 7 Pro was easy to work with and easier than Windows 8 Pro. So easy to use and navigate. I was able to connect to my wireless printer in just about 5 min. Lenovo has a back-up system for restoring your laptop to the state it was in when you got it. The recovery discs on this laptop are in a separately partitioned area. That means that is does not take away from your hard drive. This laptop urges you to make recovery discs immediately. You need to do this before you start using your computer.

If you have read a review complaining about this laptop and they are saying that they did not make recovery discs, then that is their fault. That is one of the first things that Lenovo and other laptop folks urge you to do. You was not able to use a restore point, but You was able to put the recovery discs in and run them.
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E545 20B20011US  15.6-Inch Laptop (Port)
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E545 20B20011US  15.6-Inch Laptop (Port)

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E545 Features that may be you like :

  • Keyboard - Lenovo makes the best keyboard bar none. You will notice that you can type more accurately using its keyboard. It is also spill resistant.
  • 4 Gb memory, expandable to 16 Gb. Many notebook PC's can only go up to 8 Gb maximum.
  • Three USB 3.0 ports and one USB 2.0 port. The USB 3.0 port is useful for connecting to external hard drives that support USB 3.0 Super Speed data transfer. USB 3.0 is about 3.5 times faster than USB 2.0 in real world data transfer speed. The USB 2.0 port is an always-on variety, so that it can conveniently provide power to your other electronic gadgets like smartphone and tablet without having the computer to be turned on.
  • VGA and HDMI ports - easy connection to legacy and modern flat screen TV's and monitors. Most notebook PC's have either VGA or HDMI port, but the E545 has both.
  • Windows 7 installed and Windows 8 optional (included).
  • This is a complete (built-in 720p webcam, optical drive, SD card reader, etc.) and reasonably low cost laptop for everyday computing.
  • Instead of the separate headphone and microphone jacks on older PC's, the E545 has a 3.5mm combo headphone/microphone jack which will accept headphone/mic connector from your smartphone.
  • There is a LED to indicate power status cleverly located on the "i" of the "ThinkPad" moniker. One can be seen on the lid of the computer,and the other is on the palm rest near the right edge.

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E545(20B20011US) 15.6-Inch Laptop feels quite substantial and not cheap by any means. This is a decent quality laptop for the price. This laptop is affordable and seems to be the best bang for you. The HDMI out and multiple USB ports are a plus.
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Dell Inspiron (i15RV-954BLK) 15.6-Inch Laptop - Intel Pentium-2127U Processor with 4 GB DDR3L SDRAM

Dell Inspiron (i15RV-954BLK) 15.6-Inch Laptop

Dell Inspiron (i15RV-954BLK) 15.6-Inch Laptop
(Intel Pentium-2127U Processor - 4 GB DDR3L SDRAM)

Dell Inspiron i15RV-954BLK offers you impressive performance at a surprisingly low cost. Mind you, it doesn't have the latest specs (mostly you won't need) or the most powerful processor, but enough of everything to take care of the daily tasks, which makes it perfect for students and everyday home entertainment or basic office computing.

The redesigned Inspiron 15 starts at just over 1" thin - that's 21% thinner than the 2011 model - so you get all the performance you need, with a little more room in your bag for the other things that matter.

The notebook you're looking at is from the budget 15" non-touch offerings released in 3quarter of 2013, the Dell Inspiron i15RV. The backbone is handled by Intel Pentium 2127U (from IvyBridge architecture release summer of 2013, just couple of months before Intel CPU based Haswell notebooks was introduced to the market), computer's response time is good even for a lower tier CPU its very capable in delivering on performance for most users. It also comes with an Intel HD Graphics that's certainly great for light gaming such as Mindcraft, Microsoft Store games and Facebook games. Sadly its not touch capable screen 15.6" 720p screen delivers good detail and clarity but slightly washed out but that's standard for budget priced notebooks (if ur really picky with your screens then go out to bestbuy and check it out in person). Great built in features including webcam, hdmi port, card reader, disc drive, 2x USB 2.0, 2x USB3.0 which makes this laptop very versatile to be considered as a secondary main home pc. The sound speakers on this is rather louder than some other notebooks in this class, such as Gateway's budget 15" notebook. Its made out of plastic, all around which is again not a surprise. I like the feel and quality of the plastic they used on here but other companies such as Lenovo or Asus's budget line feels a bit more sturdy and solid in weight and touch.
Dell Inspiron (i15RV-954BLK) 15.6-Inch Laptop - Intel Pentium-2127U Processor with 4 GB DDR3L SDRAM
Dell Inspiron (i15RV-954BLK) 15.6-Inch Laptop
 This 15.6 inch model is very kind on the eyes due to the large screen, very kind on the body because of its under 3kg weight in spite of higher capacity, high speed and high memory. A good 500GB 5400RPM for storage capacity means more storage for music games videos and files. This notebook brings a lot of value for the money. With every kind of software becoming increasingly massive, one requires the highest possible processing power even for using a good Word-processor comfortably. If one is a power-user, the requirements are higher.

Windows 8.1 is a challenge to get used to to say the least but hopefully worth the aggravation. Automatically sync your files and photos to the cloud for easy access from all your devices. And pick up your favorite apps from the Windows Store — apps in Windows 8 work together to get things done faster. The photo does not do the size justice as it is blessedly larger than expected. It comes with McAfee installed so I nearly gave it only three stars but I found the control panel and can uninstall the McAfee virus easily (McAfee is junk). It is a slim machine with a textured surface on the deck top and lid. The no frills sleek look is typical of dell.

Portable with 1 inch thin body and modern stylish looks with black matte and textured lid and palm rest. 4-cell Lithium ion battery for decent battery life- over 4 hours in normal use. 802.11bgn wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, 2 x USB 2.0 Ports, 2 x Number of USB 3.0 Ports, HDMI port, 8X CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive) for connectivity.

  • Processor: Intel Pentium processor 2127U (2M Cache, 1.9GHz)
  • Display: 15.6 HD 720p WLED w/ Truelife
  • Memory: 4GB, DDR3L, 1 DIMM, 1600MHz
  • Storage (hard drive): 500GB 5400rpm HDD
  • Optical Drive: 8X CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive) 
  • Color: Black Matte with Textured Finish
  • Dell P/N: i15RV-954BLK
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WD My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0 1TB with Auto and Cloud Backup

WD My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0 1TB
WD My Passport Ultra
Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0 1TB


My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive is small enough to fit inside a coat pocket and comes with a carrying pouch to protect against scuffs and nicks, but it’s highly unlikely the cloth material will provide any protection against drops and knocks. The Western Digital My Passport Ultra is a portable USB3.0 1TB Hard Drive that’s available in a variety of colours. This portable hard drive is equipped with SmartWare program

WD My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive has bundled three programs ;
  1. WD Drive Utilities - Provides some utilities services to check status, test functionality and reformatting.
  2. WD Security - Enables you to set password to the drive
  3. WD SmartWare Pro - This handles the auto-backup. It's for Windows only but Mac users can just use Time machine. You can choose to backup to Dropbox online for additional duplication.

Smartware Pro is a backup program that can back up your files either continuously in the background while you are working or in accordance with the schedule of your choice. This Software is smart enough to back up only those files which have changed since the last backup, which saves time. An idea of ​​how much space is used by various types of files , such as documents or videos can take a look at the program interface. Smartware is for Windows only but Mac users can just use Time machine. You can choose to backup to Dropbox online for additional duplication. The thing about Dropbox is, you need to have your own account (obviously).

As an alternative to backing up files to My Passport Ultra, Smartware can back up files to a Dropbox account. Unfortunately, there is no support for other online storage services such as Google Drive, SkyDrive, or Box.

Move files quickly with the blazing speed of USB 3.0 connectivity for your computer. Keep your data private with password protection and hardware encryption.
WD My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0 1TB with Auto and Cloud Backup
WD My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0 1TB
with Auto and Cloud Backup
Some things we can get from WD My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive :
  • Ultra-fast transfer rates.
    With USB 3.0 , My Passport Ultra lets you access and save files faster .
  • USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 Compatibility.
  • Automatic , Continuous Backup Software.
    WD SmartWare automatic backup Pro software works silently in the background . Each time you add or change a file , it is directly supported .
  • Local and Cloud Backup.
    Back up files to My Passport Ultra Drive or backup your files to the cloud using Dropbox .
  • Secure Your Files.
    WD Security utility allows you to set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to help keep your data private .
  • WD drives Utilities.
    Register your drive , set drive time , run diagnostics and more using WD drives Utilities
  • Durable Protecting the Drive Enclosure.
    My Passport Ultra drive to protect the drive with a durable enclosure designed for beauty.
  • USB Powered.
    No separate power supply .
  • Ultra - sleek Design with High Capacity
  • Automatic and Cloud Backup
  • Password Protection Secures your Drive

Compatibility :

Formatted NTFS + Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP operating systems
Requires reformatting for Mac OS X

Ideal for :
  • Transferring files in blazing fast speed with USB 3.0
  • Connecting to the latest USB 3.0 devices and even backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices
  • Backing up your files to the local drive with automatic backup software
  • Backing up your files to the cloud using Dropbox
  • Adding extra storage for your videos, music, photos, and files.
  • Securing your files from unauthorized access with password protection and hardware encryption
  • Connecting and powering through your USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 interface 

If you're a Mac user setting this hard drive up with your computer is super easy follow these steps :
  1. Plug in the hard drive
  2. Open up disk utility found in your applications folder inside the utilities folder
  3. Next select the newly plugged in a hard drive and on the right-hand side you should see partition click on that.
  4. Then inside that screen on the partition layout drop-down choose how many partitions you'd like to set up. I generally go with one partition and just use folders to organize my files.
  5. Then on the right-hand side you can name the partitions and select the format. If you want your hard drive to work with your Mac for doing Time Machine backups (which I highly recommend) choose Mac OS Extended. Sometimes it's good to make two partitions and one using "MS-DOS fat" if you might be transferring files to and from a Windows machine (I do this with my friends as many of them run Windows so I have a little partition for giving them video files and the like). The reason is Windows machines and Macs can read and write to the "MS-DOS fat" format but your files will need to be under 4 GB each as that's the maximum file size it can hold.
  6. Then click apply and your Mac will create all the partitions you wanted and you're good to go.

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