Thanks to WDC, 500gig storage capacity in the palm of your hands is now a reality. The My Passport Portable USB Drive is designed for storage craving geeks who likes to have large capacity drive in their pocket. The 500gig capacity is currently offered in My Passport Elite and My Passport Essential portable drive models. Weighing in at less than 7 ounces and designed to withstand the rigors of everyday use, the new 500GB My Passport portable drives are small enough to fit in a pocket or backpack for easy portability.

Both the drives are USB-bus powered, which eliminates the need for an external power adapter. They feature synchronization software that lets users sync their changes and protect their information with 128-bit encryption, plug-and-play capability with gaming consoles, and makes it easy to play music and view photos and video files on a TV.

Also, the My Passport Elite offers capacity gauge that enables you to know at-a-glance how much space is available, and automatic backup software.

Price of My Passport family of portable drives with 400GB and 500GB capacities ranges from $180 to $220 depending on model. The My Passport Elite and My Passport Essential portable drives are offered in the following capacities: 160 GB, 250 GB, 320 GB, 400 GB and 500 GB.