I purchased this external hard drive for my own usage. I removed it from the box, plugged it in, tried to back-up some items from my computer, and then never used it again. My back-up was unsuccessful, but that was no fault of the device. I'm 100% computer literate, and get so frustrated with little gadgets like this, so I unplugged it, put it back in its original box, and it's been sitting in a drawer. So, I guess you could say that it's as close to new as possible.
Per online info from PC Magazine:
-Includes WD SmartWare suite for Windows, which offers an automatic backup application with an intuitive visual interface that shows your data being backed up. Easily customize the backups to protect the files and directories that you select, and restore files from backups with ease
-Drive Lock for Windows allows you to protect your data from unauthorized access, locking the drive using advanced 256-bit encryption with password protection
-Bus-powered USB 2.0 interface
-Compatible with Windows and Mac systems
-500GB holds 37.5 hours of DV video, 125,000 MP3 songs, or 106 DVD movies
Per the box:
Compatibility: Windows 7, Vista, XP
You will receive the external hard drive, the USB 2.0 cable, and various informational paper items all in the original packing and outer box.
This item is returnable for a period of up to 5 days from the date on the delivery confirmation tracking from the US postal service. Seller must be advised before returning item. If returned, item must be in same condition as when received, including all packaging. Buyer to pay return shipping charges.
Delivery will be via USPS Insured Flat Rate Priority Mail from California. Buyer to pay delivery charges of $7.95.
SHIPPING CHARGE INFO:
I do combine shipping on multiple items purchased. However, my web host is not set up to calculate multiple item shipping costs. At checkout, you will be charged full shipping price on each item purchased and I will refund the appropriate amount of overpayment. If you are uncomfortable with that, you can send me an email with your zip code and stating which items you'll be purchasing and I'll calculate the correct combined shipping charges and send you a custom invoice.
Also, every January the postal service increases shipping charges. This year, many price increases were a bit steep with some package categories adding as much as a dollar on to an already high shipping charge. I try to absorb some of the new charges but that's getting harder with each increase.
International shipping charges also took a tremendous leap. International shipping will now depend on the country. Buyer must contact seller for international shipping charges before making a purchase. Seller reserves the right to void any international transactions where contact has not been made prior to purchasing.
All items in my listings come from either estate or garage sales. I do not know if they came from homes where smoking or pets were present. All items are sold in the same condition as when I received them.
