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  Western Digital Media Center 250GB external hard drive printer friendly version - Hard Drives - CNET Reviews   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Otherwise, the Media Center's 8.26-inch length and 5.75-inch width are about average for an external hard drive, as is its 3-pound weight.
While the Media Center is the fastest external USB 2.0 drive we've seen to date when writing data, it is inexplicably slothful reading it back.
Media Center drives carry a one-year warranty, and toll-free phone support is provided, albeit only for basic installation issues within 30 days of purchase.
computershopper.com.com /Western_Digital_Media_Center_250GB_external_hard_drive/4514-3186_7-30734640.html   (814 words)

  
 DSstar: WESTERN DIGITAL INTRODUCES NEW MEDIA CENTER
Western Digital's Media Center is the only storage peripheral that provides consumers with all-in-one functionality and an easier way to download and store files from a variety of digital accessories.
The Media Center and new external drives with Dual-option Backup are also capable of backing up data from multiple sources for consumers who have a number of drives and/or PCs and notebooks.
Western Digital's Media Center will initially be available in capacities of 160, 200 and 250GB.
www.taborcommunications.com /dsstar/04/0113/107235.html   (383 words)

  
 Western Digital Media Center - PracticallyNetworked.com
The Western Digital Media Center, a reasonably priced hardware and software solution from Western Digital Corp., offers a compact, easy-to-set-up and easy-to-use external (USB and/or Firewire) hard drive that includes a few handy extras, including a built-in 8-in-1 flash memory card reader and a USB hub.
The Media Center makes especially good sense for companies that work with digital cameras, because of its memory card reader functions — you can automatically back up the contents of a memory card with a few mouse clicks.
Even with the somewhat unintuitive software and the minor installation glitch, the WD Media Center is a good bet for any small businesses looking for a simple, automatic backup solution.
www.practicallynetworked.com /review.asp?pid=593   (1802 words)

  
 Western Digital's Media Center Combines New External Hard Drive, 8-in-1 Card Reader, USB 2.0 Hub and Flexible ...
Western Digital's Media Center will initially be available in capacities of 160, 200 and 250 GB.
Western Digital undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of these statements.
Western Digital, the Western Digital logo and WD Caviar are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All other brand and product names mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/01-06-2004/0002083724&EDATE=   (721 words)

  
 ITP.net {Product Reviews: Western Digital Media Center}
Western Digital has come with an external drive that promises to appeal to both types of user.
The Media Center is, in essence, a hard drive in a rugged case that protects it from bumps and scrapes.
The Media Center also comes with a USB port on the front for plugging in a flash drive, which is also very handy.
www.itp.net /reviews/details.php?id=2035   (779 words)

  
 Western Digital Online Store: Western Digital 250 GB Media Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Western Digital's Media Center is the only available storage peripheral to incorporate an external hard drive, built-in 8-in-1 memory card reader, USB 2.0 hub and versatile backup system providing consumers with all-in-one functionality and an easier way to download files from a variety of digital accessories.
Western Digital’s exclusive Dual-option Backup system gives you the option to backup data either automatically or on-demand with the simple touch of a button.
The Media Center is compatible with 8 major media card formats, including CompactFlash Type I and II™, IBM Microdrive™, SmartMedia™, Memory Stick™, Memory Stick PRO™, MultiMedia Card and SD Card.
store.westerndigital.com /product.asp?sku=2473762   (361 words)

  
 Western Digital Media Center - Personal Computer World
Western Digital's Media Center takes the idea further with the addition of an innovative 8-in-1 memory card reader and a USB 2 hub.
At the heart of the Media Center lies a Western Digital Special Edition hard disk that has a spin speed of 7,200rpm (revolutions per minute) and an 8Mb buffer.
The front panel contains buttons that control the Media Center's main functions: 'automatic backup', which is used to schedule backups, and 'backup on demand', which is used for backing up at any time.
pcw.co.uk /computeractive/hardware/2013532/western-digital-media-center   (507 words)

  
 Western Digital Media Center Review
Not to be confused with a Media Center PC, the WDC peripheral is a compact, easy-to-use external hard drive that combines USB 2.0 and FireWire interfaces with handy extras like a USB hub and 8-in-1 flash-memory card reader.
Each Media Center comes with Dantz Development Corp. 's Retrospect Express 6.5, which Western Digital calls "dual-option backup" software -- meaning that it lets you back up your PC with the push of a button, or automatically according to a set schedule.
Even with somewhat unintuitive software and my minor installation glitch, the WDC Media Center is a solid bet for any small office looking for a simple, automatic backup solution.
www.hardware.earthweb.com /peripherals/article.php/3445491   (1150 words)

  
 Western Digital Media Center review - IT Reviews   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Western Digital's Media Center offers an interesting slant on the humble backup drive by featuring not only huge capacities but also incorporating a USB 2.0 hub and 8-in-1 flash card reader.
The outside of the Media Center is attractively styled in silver and fl and can be used flat or upright using the supplied cradle.
Although Western Digital has built a 4-port USB hub into the Media Center, only two ports are available to other devices, as the others are dedicated to the hard drive and card reader.
www.itreviews.co.uk /hardware/h590.htm   (539 words)

  
 Western Digital Media Center 250GB - Printer friendly - ZDNet UK Reviews   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
When lying flat, the dark-grey and silver Media Center is a tad taller than most external drives at 5.74cm high.
Otherwise, the Media Center's 24.1cm length and 15cm width are about average for an external hard drive, as is its 1.36kg weight.
Although the Media Center is the fastest external USB 2.0 drive we've seen to date when writing data, it is inexplicably slothful reading it back.
www.zdnet.co.uk /print?TYPE=story&AT=39171029-30000010c   (364 words)

  
 Western Digital’s Media Center
Western Digital’s Media Center is the only peripheral available in the market that provides consumers with all-in-one functionality.
The Media Center, which is available in 160GB and 250GB formats, enables data from mobile technology equipment to be easily and securely stored, allowing the limited storage capacity of mobile devices to be utilized where it is needed — on the move.
The Media Center combines a 250GB WD Caviar SE hard-drive, an 8-in-1 memory card reader, USB 2.0 hub, and the company’s exclusive Dual-option Backup feature in one convenient external storage device.
www.arabnews.com /?page=11§ion=0&article=55285&d=12&m=12&y=2004   (729 words)

  
 Western Digital Media Center WDXF2500JB (wdxf2500jbrnn) 250 GB Hard Drive - Find, Compare, and Buy at Shopping.com
The 250 GB Dual-option Media Center from Western Digital combines an external hard drive, an 8-in-1 card reader and USB 2.0 hub in one compact device.
The extended use of the hard drive develops problematic areas which are automatically found, isolated and repaired with the help of Western Digitals Data Lifeguard embedded error detection and repair features.
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 PC Plus - Reviews - Western Digital Media Center
The Media Center is said to have an eight-in-one card reader, but we beg to differ.
However, the latest external drive from esteemed purveyor of platters Western Digital claims to have a built-in eight-in-one memory card reader, but we count SD, Memory Stick, Compact Flash and Smart Media.
At least there’s nothing that can be misconstrued about the Media Center’s (sic) primary function, as a 250GB external hard drive.
pcplus.co.uk /reviews?pagetypeid=2&articleid=31376&subsectionid=372&subsubsectionid=38   (420 words)

  
 PC Pro: Product Reviews: Western Digital Media Center 250   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Perhaps not as exciting as its name suggests, this isn't Media Center in the Microsoft-sanctioned sense of the phrase, but a new external hard disk with extra features.
The Media Center tag comes from its integrated card reader, coping with CompactFlash Type I and II (including Microdrives), SmartMedia, Memory Stick and SD/MMC.
Although the Media Center's individual components aren't groundbreaking, Western Digital has brought together three of the most commonly used external devices - hard disk, card reader and USB hub - and with the addition of the dual backup option, produced a desirable device.
www.pcpro.co.uk /reviews/56419/western-digital-media-center-250.html   (530 words)

  
 WD Announces USB 2.0 Digital Media Center - Computing News - Designtechnica
Western Digital's latest USB 2.0 storage device includes an 8-in-1 card reader USB 2.0 hub and pushbutton backup.
The Media Center combines a 250 GB WD Caviar® SE hard drive, an 8-in-1 memory card reader, USB 2.0 hub and the company's exclusive Dual-option Backup feature in one convenient external storage device.
Western Digital's Media Center and new USB/FireWire external hard drives with Dual option Backup are expected to be available this month through Western Digital's retailers, distributors and the company's online store (http://store.westerndigital.com/).
news.designtechnica.com /article2307.html   (612 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Western Digital 160GB Media Center Hard Drive with 8-1 Card Reader: Electronics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
This powerful, feature-rich 160 GB Media Center from Western Digital combines a high-capacity USB 2.0/FireWire external hard drive, 8-in-1 memory card reader, and USB 2.0 hub for versatility and space-saving convenience.
This powerful, feature-rich Media Center from Western Digital combines a high-capacity USB 2.0/FireWire external hard drive, 8-in-1 memory card reader, and USB 2.0 hub for versatility and space-saving convenience.
The problem with most Media Center PCs is this: they’re too darn loud.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0001EQN6A?v=glance   (1304 words)

  
 BIOS: The Quality Tech Guide
Western Digital, a company best known for its hard disks, has introduced a unique storage peripheral, the Media Center.
The silver-and-fl Media Center is an external 7,200rpm hard disk that connects to your computer using either the single front-mounted USB 2.0 or two FireWire ports.
A button on the Media Center glows blue to confirm that files will be backed up automatically.
www.biosmagazine.co.uk /article.php?id=755   (290 words)

  
 WD Dual Option - Media Center Hard Drives ( WDXF2500JB )   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
WD’s award winning Media Center combines a USB 2.0/FireWire® hard drive, 8-in-1 memory card reader, and USB 2.0 hub for optimum external storage versatility.
WD's Media Center is the only storage peripheral to incorporate an external hard drive, built-in 8-in-1 memory card reader, USB 2.0 hub and versatile backup system.
The Media Center is compatible with 8 major media card formats, including CompactFlash Type I and II™, IBM Microdrive™, SmartMedia™;, Memory Stick™;, Memory Stick PRO™, MultiMedia Card and SD Card.
www.wdc.com /en/products/products.asp?DriveID=75   (712 words)

  
 www.hardwarezone.com® :: Articles - Coolest Hardware, Hottest Reviews
Western Digital's latest Media Center external drive combines the best of their desktop storage solution with features supporting all the various solid-state media devices.
From the model number displayed when the Media Center is plugged into the test system, it's actually based on the drive with the Ultra ATA-100 interface (WD2500JB).
Those who are not familiar with what it offers, the name Media Center might bring one to believe that this box is actually some sort of a video playback device, much like what some of the Media Center PCs are doing today.
www.hardwarezone.com /articles/view.php?cid=10&id=1032   (594 words)

  
 Western Digital Media Center 250 GB External, Firewire/USB at Discount Prices
Western Digital Media Center 250 GB External, Firewire/USB
Ease of use, all-in-one convenience, and a high-speed hard drive make the Media Center an ideal external storage solution.
Instantly increase storage capacity, easily download pictures from digital camera memory cards, DV camcorders, and MP3 players, or back up valuable data, music, photos, and movies.
www.tapeandmedia.com /detail.asp?product_id=WDXF2500JBRNN   (322 words)

  
 Techworld.com - Media Center
Western Digital has combined simple to use Dantz (now EMC) Restrospect backup software with a huge 250 GB external hard drive to provide an automated backup product.
There are two for the Media Center itself and two for Retrospect.
This Media Centre is well-suited for backing up a professional's desktop or PC and deliberately designed to restrict your choices so that backups are fast to set up, and run reliably and regularly.
www.techworld.com /storage/reviews/index.cfm?ReviewID=241&ProductID=246   (1281 words)

  
 Western Digital Media Center review by PC Magazine
The Western Digital Media Center is a fast, powerful solution to the perennial backup problem, with the added convenience of a universal memory-card reader and USB 2.0 hub.
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www.pcmag.com /article2/0,1759,1666197,00.asp   (702 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Western Digital 320 GB Media Center with USB/Firewire and Dual Option Backup: Electronics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The WD Dual-option Media Center Combines a high-capacity USB 2.0 & FireWire external hard drive, 8 in 1 memory card read and USB 2.0 hub for versatility and space-saving convenience.
Western Digital's new Media Center external storage device...
The Cyberpower Media Center PC is a powerful system with a smart case design, but we recommend waiting for Microsoft's...
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00092CKAC?v=glance   (1161 words)

  
 Western Digital Media Center 250GB Overview at ZDNet UK Reviews
Featurewise, Western Digital's Media Center external hard drive blows away Maxtor's competing OneTouch, but it's an uneven performer.
Available in 160GB, 200GB and 250GB flavours, the Media Center hard drive not only offers single-button backup à la Maxtor's competing OneTouch drives (buttons on the front of the drive launch backup tasks), it also sweetens the pot with extra USB/FireWire ports and -- get this -- an integrated eight-in-one memory-card reader.
Alas, the £244 (inc. VAT) Media Center hard drive's uneven performance confounded its bid for an Editors' Choice award.
reviews.zdnet.co.uk /hardware/storage/0,39024060,39171029,00.htm   (204 words)

  
 HardwareCentral - Reviews - Western Digital Media Center Review - A Data and Media Backup Box
Western Digital Media Center WDXF1600JB (wdxf1600jbrnn) 160 GB Hard Drive 23 store offers from $150 - $241
Western Digital Media Center WDXF2500JB (wdxf2500jbrnn) 250 GB Hard Drive 11 store offers from $217 - $315
Western Digital Media Center WDXF2500JB (718037106090) 250 GB Hard Drive 10 store offers from $209 - $235
www.hardwarecentral.com /hardwarecentral/reviews/5669/1   (1300 words)

  
 Western Digital Online Store: 250 GB WD Media Center External Drive (Recertified)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
About recertified drives: Western Digital thoroughly tests numerous performance characteristics of all drives before giving them the "recertified" stamp of approval.
Automatic backup lets you schedule a recurring backup; a button glows blue to confirm that files will be backed up automatically.
Dual-option Backup is also capable of spanning multiple drives if you have a number of drives and/or PCs and notebooks.
store.westerndigital.com /product.asp?sku=2613635   (396 words)

  
 Lycos - A WESTERN DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 250GB WDXF2500JBRNU in Hard Drives - Compare Cheap Prices and Buy
This powerful, feature-rich storage Media Center from Western Digital combines a high-capacity USB 2.0/FireWire...
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