WD Intros My Passport Wireless Pro

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Western Digital announces a heavier duty version of the 2014 My Passport Wireless external HDD-- the My Passport Wireless Pro.

My Passport Available in 2 or 3TB capacities, the My Passport Wireless Pro retains the same features as its predecessor. It connects to PCs via USB 3.0 for use as a regular external HDD, but the addition of wifi connectivity turns it into a miniature private cloud, allowing wireless uploading and downloading of files.

A browser-based dashboard provides access to drive battery life, remaining capacity and settings, and WD provides companion iOS and Android apps for smartphone and tablet file access. Also included is an SD card slot, making the drive ideal for photographers wanting to feed files from a camera to an HDD without need for a PC.

Interestingly, the My Passport Wireless Pro also has some standalone functionality-- included Plex media player software allows users to push media to Smart TVs and Roku, Chromecast or Fire TV STBs. As for power, a built-in battery promises up to 12 hours of use on a single charge.

The My Passport Wireless Pro is available now.

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