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However, it behaves in the normal way on my friends win 8. Downloads download software and updates for your wd product at. The wd my book is ready to go with time machine or superduper. Ive got 4 my book studio edition ii 2tb 3 at work and one at home. On other note, i did experienced some issue with my new hitachi xl2000 2tb hd. Tips for getting started with the wd my book backup drive. The my book studio lx drives which are in brushed aluminum cases to complement your macbook, we suppose boast firewire 800 and usb 2.
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