WD-My Book Essential- 2TB HD

[N1SQB]

Hello All!
I just finished setting up my new desktop computer the way I want it with all the programs I need. Next comes the obvious purchase which is an external HD for backing up. I have heard different opinions on WD My Book brand hard drives. I only need it for backing up my software. I have Acronis so it does not need to come with any software. What is the opinion on here about this brand or this particular line? I really would appreciate some input. Thanks!

Manny

 

[MaxMan1986]

I don't know about the particular model you've mentioned, but I can tell you that I, my father, and my cousin all own WD external hard drives and we're all very satisfied with them. Good luck!

 

[poltergeisty]

WD always gets great reviews on newegg.com.

 

[SCPD]

Some of the MyBooks had issues working under Linux, aside from that, that's the only issue that I have heard of.

The issue with Linux had something to do with a sleep state and no awakening properly. I'm sure that issue has since been addressed though, since that was a few years ago the issue was reported.

I know I have been looking at getting one and using it for backups ideally on my Linux server.