The drive runs enhanced Windows-based synchronization and encryption software, enabling data to be transferred between home and work locations on PCs running Windows 2000, XP and Vista, as well as Mac OS X. Weighing less than 5 oz., My Passport Essential draws its power from a PC USB port, which eliminates the need for a separate power adapter. He declined to elaborate further on the plans for the older line, except to say that it will coexist with the new drive 'for months.'
The new hard drive line will eventually replace the company's WD Passport drives, a spokesman said.
