Western Digital has unveiled a 500GB capacity portable drive in its My Passport Elite and My Passport Essential lines. The new drives which can be connected to your PC’s USB 2.0 port include a built-in 128-bit encryption for security and they are fully compatible with most gaming consoles like Sony’s PlayStation3 and Microsoft’s Xbox 360. Aside from the built-in software that automatically back up users data, the new drives include a capacity gauge that shows how much space is still available. The new drives also include a MioNet Key software that allows users to retrieve forgotten files while they are away from home using a MioNet-enabled Windows PCs that allow remote access and sharing.

The 500GB My Passport Elite is available at $220 and the 500GB My Passport Essential is priced at $200.

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