Western Digital My Book Premium 500GB USB/FW 400 Ext Hard Drive
Failure
I was initially drawn to the My Book from Western Digital because of the size, price, and footprint.  Unfortunately, I hadn't researched enough reviews from previous owners.   <br /> <br />After bringing the drive home, I plugged it into the computer and it loaded right up.  I downloaded 6 or 7 gigs of important documents onto it, and went to bed.  The next day it turned on once more, and then never again.  After numerous e-mails to their tech department, I have yet to get a response.   <br /> <br />If the previous reviewer is right, (and I'm afraid he is), I'll be lucky to get a replacement, and have no chance of getting my data back.  With what I've lost, it is the most expensive piece of computer equipment I've ever bought.