Western Digital Celebrates 20 Years of My Passport with Emerald Anniversary Edition
Twenty years ago, Western Digital revolutionized personal storage with the launch of the first My Passport drive. This compact 2.5-inch external hard drive offered a convenient and accessible way to back up essential files without needing a power outlet. From storing photos, music, and videos to supporting game installations and backups, My Passport quickly became a staple for PC and console gamers alike.
The original My Passport drive, released in 2004, boasted a maximum capacity of just 40GB. Today, the My Passport line-up has evolved dramatically, offering a staggering 6TB capacity, making it the world’s highest-capacity 2.5-inch portable hard drive. To commemorate this remarkable milestone, Western Digital has introduced the new
WD My Passport Ultra, 20th Emerald Anniversary Edition.
Available in 2TB and 6TB capacities, this special edition drive embodies the spirit of innovation and reliability that has defined the My Passport legacy. “With 20 years, dozens of industrial designs, and approximately 130 million My Passport drives sold, Western Digital is proud to honor this important milestone for one of our most popular product lines and, more importantly, to celebrate the significance of its innovation and how it has positively impacted the lives of consumers around the globe,” said Ravi Pendekanti, Senior Vice President of Product Management and Marketing at Western Digital.
The
20th Emerald Anniversary Edition
is more than just a celebration of the past; it’s a testament to the future of reliable storage. With its sleek anodized metal body and a USB-C interface compatible with Windows PCs, Macs, and various iOS and Android devices, this drive seamlessly integrates into modern tech ecosystems.Western Digital’s commitment to security is evident in the