Western Digital released an updated version of their My Book World Edition network storage drive designed to address the ever growing needs of today’s home networks. The new network-connected drive is available in either 1 or 2 terabyte configurations and will automatically (and continuously) back up all PCs and Macs connected on a home network. Any changes to files on the computers will also be automatically backed up to the drive.

The My Book World Edition also acts as a media server to any DLNA compatible media player device such as the Xbox 360, and Sony PlayStation 3.

Other features of the My Book World Edition include:

• Simple file recovery for lost or damaged files
• Works with both PCs and Macs
• DLNA 1.5 and UPnP certification
• iTunes  Music Server software
• USB 2.0 Utility Port allows users to connect a USB drive and turn it into an instant network drive or add additional capacity to the My Book
• Capacity gauge to see how much space is available on the drive
• Gigabit Ethernet

The 1 terabyte drive is available now with the 2 terabyte drive expected later this month. The 1TB drive retails for $229.99 while the upcoming 2TB drive will retail for $449.99.

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