The new My Passport Go is completely different, with a grey plastic body and a bright trim – you can choose between Cobalt and Amber. We have previously reviewed the WD My Passport SSD, which has a slick, premium black-and-silver look. WD My Passport Go SSD design and features The WD My Passport Go has a short integrated USB cable and space for stowing it
Let's see how the WD My Passport Go is different from other products, and whether it's your best choice. That could make it a great tool for creative professionals who work in the field a lot, or for those who travel a lot. This portable SSD is designed to be tough enough to withstand harsh usage conditions. The product that we're reviewing today is the relatively affordable 500GB WD My Passport Go. Western Digital is catering to this growing market with multiple products under its WD, SanDisk, and G-Technology brands.
More importantly, consumers are becoming more aware of this product category and are showing that they're willing to make the tradeoff, just as they have with their desktops and laptops. Of course you don't get anywhere near the same capacity as you would with a spinning hard drive at each price point, but it's hard to argue with the convenience, durability, and speed that SSDs offer. External SSDs have been falling in price and are now becoming viable options for everyday PC and laptop users.
