This particular review refers to the Western Digital Elements 6040GB HDD WDE1U6400A and Western Digital Elements 320GB HDDWDE1U3200A

i bought these HDD’s as a support for my expanding library, from office works on or about the 30/8/2008 (for the 640GB) and the 5/28/2008 (for the 320GB). Unfortunately the power supply for the 320 died late last year , and was replaced very quickly by Western Digital support. The power supply for the 640Gb HDD died earlier this year and i have spent much of the last 3 months with the ability to use the HDD. Like its 320Gb brother, the power supply apparently seems prone to failure. both of mine have had to be replaced now which is somewhat annoying, and prompting me to go internal for the next expansion.
The rest of the HDD is brilliant, with ease of use been its main attribute. A simple USB connection enables quick or as needed connectivity, so its not necessary to keep the drive connected, if you do not require data from it.
the value for money was quite attractive at the time, although now its possible to buy the 1TB version for around the same money. I have to say these Elements range of HDD’s are quite good with the exception of the problematic power supply. My first request for a replacement was dealt with in a most expediant manner by the Western digital support staff, however the second time around, for the 640GB HDD the service was exceptionally slow, which caused me to buy another HDD to use while this one was out of service.

Overall i have to say external elements HDD’s are not a viable solution for me , i will be going internal 100% from now on. and as i am quite content with the HDD abilities. My new HDD is the WD Caviar Green SATA Hard Drive