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The editors liked
Great configuration options
Solution benefits from Thunderbolt throughput
Over 250MB/s write from a single Duo
Thunderbolt Connectivity
8TB Maximum Storage Capacity
Preformatted for Mac
Tool-less entry and Drive Servicing
A very speedy storage solution for backing up big image and video files
Large capacity. User serviceable. Can be daisy chained using dual Thunderbolt ports. Comes with Thunderbolt cable (at 8TB capacity). Can be set up for RAID 1 for data redundancy.
The WD My Book Thunderbolt Duo makes a great alternative to USB- or FireWire-based external drives. The drive is relatively affordable
Supports RAID configurations
And is easy to service
The editors didn't like
Thunderbolt solutions carry a price premium
No USB 2.0 compatibility interface (only interfaces through Thunderbolt)
Plastic Enclosure
5
400 RPM drives
Drive speed a tad slow for heavy video editing
Only Thunderbolt interface. No visual capacity indicator
The WD My Book Thunderbolt Duo's performance is comparatively slow. The drive doesn't offer any other connection types
No USB, Firewire; slow file writing, 4TB ($699.99); 6TB ($849.99)
The My Book Thunderbolt Duo isn’t the most consistent performer, but its flexibility (two Thunderbolt ports; RAID 0, 1 and JBOD support; user-replaceable drive mechanisms) make it an attractive option for users with Thunderbolt-enabled Macs. Related Ta...
The WD My Book Thunderbolt Duo makes a great alternative to USB- or FireWire-based external drives. The drive is relatively affordable, supports RAID configurations, and is easy to service
The WD My Book Thunderbolt Duo's performance is comparatively slow. The drive doesn't offer any other connection types, nor does it include a Thunderbolt cable
The WD My Book Thunderbolt Duo makes a very good external storage device for Thunderbolt-enabled Macs thanks to its comparative affordability, ease of use, and decent performance....
Abstract: The My Book Thunderbolt Duo is a ‘dual-drive storage system’ from Western Digital aimed squarely at Mac users with Thunderbolt-equipped devices.The drive comes pre-formatted with Mac’s HFS+ file system, and it includes Mac OS X Raid configuration soft...
Abstract: NameExternal hard drive: Western Digital My Book Thunderbolt DuoAt a glance:Available in 4TB (2x2TB) and 6TB (2x3TB) capacities,Easily switch between RAID0/RAID1/JBOD,User-accessible, tool-less drive baysSummary:Useful, functional but entirely Mac-only.Ra...
Wide capacity and cost options, Not thunderbolt like the competition, Excellent price points, USB hub
Not USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
Western Digital released a well balanced product with the My Book Duo. The series is more consumer than prosumer, but that's reflected in the pricing. WD gives you an excellent software package that is well beyond what any other company has even attempted...
Abstract: Mmmm...MacBook Pro with Retina Display. It's a keeper, that's for sure. Apple pulled out all the stops when putting together their latest, greatest notebook, with an unbelievably sharp display, super-slim design and top-notch hardware updates that incl...
Abstract: We compare nine different Thunderbolt-based storage solutions, delivering scorching sequential throughput. Of the nine, three submissions rise to the top. Although it remains pricey, in the applications where it makes sense, Thunderbolt cannot be beat....
It's very fast, and if you edit large media files then Thunderbolt storage must be on your shopping list, given that it leaves the CPU unflustered. Yet in more typical real-world scenarios – with smaller individual files sizes – it's fair to say that ...
Published: 2012-05-21, Author: Frank , review by: uk.hardware.info
The WD My Book Thunderbolt Duo 4TB has an average price of £393, the 6TB version costs around £472 and you have to add the £44 for the Thunderbolt cable . It's not cheap, no matter how you look at it. If you also consider that the two 2TB drives that WD...
