Mumbai
March 14, 2007

Western Digital, a hard drive manufacturer, announced that it would increase warranty periods on its range of external storage products. The My Book Essential, My Book Premium, My Book Premium II and WD Passport products will have three-year limited warranties as compared to the earlier one-year limited warranties. The My Book Pro and My Book Pro II will have a five-year limited warranty as compared to the earlier three-year limited warranty.

The new limited warranty policy will be effective beginning March 01, 2007, and will be valid on purchases made through authorized WD distributors. The limited warranty will be a standard feature on these drives, requiring no upgrade or documentation by customers. Details regarding the limited warranty can be found at http://support.wdc.com/warranty/policy.asp.

With the introduction of these warranty extensions, WD claims to be the first hard drive manufacturer to offer such warranty policies on its external storage products in India. Currently, all WD internal drives carry a standard five-year limited warranty in India.

Commenting on the move Sharad Srivastava, Sales Director, South Asia and India, Western Digital said, “WD is committed to the India market including the country's growing consumer segment. As we continue to bring new and innovative products to the market, we are also looking to provide consumers with the best service, support and value for money. This warranty extension is a move in this direction and we expect to generate tremendous demand for our external storage products through it.”

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