Catering to consumers on-the-go, WD introduced its new 500 GB capacity My Passport Portable USB Drives which are designed to make it easy to store a half a terabyte of music, videos or photos and carry them in the palm of your hand. Available now at WD’s online store, the new 500 GB capacity is offered on the My Passport Elite and My Passport Essential portable drive models.

WD’s My Passport Portable USB Drives with 500 GB capacity are available now. MSRP for the My Passport family of portable drives with 400 GB and 500 GB capacities ranges from $179.99 USD to $219.99 USD 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.