Toshiba Canvio Basics 1TB Portable External Hard Drive 2.5 Inch

SUPER SPEED STORAGE MADE SIMPLE Quickly transfer files with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and store up to 3 TB of data on Canvio Basics external hard drives. These devices are ready to use with Microsoft Windows and require no software installation, so it couldn’t be easier to start storing all of your favourite files. Whether at your desk, or on the go, its timeless design means it’ll always look good. What’s more, the hard drive also allows you to connect to older hardware, with USB 2.0 compatibility.

From the Manufacturer

Fast Transfer Speeds

Quickly transfer files with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and store up to 2 TB of data on Canvio Basics external hard drives. If you want an easy way to hold your growing digital library – files, pictures, music and videos Toshiba’s Canvio Basics portable hard drives are a great solution, offering simple drag-and-drop storage that’s ready to roll right out of the box. It requires no external AC adapter and it’s Plug & Play compatible. Future-proofed with USB 3.0 technology, the Canvio Basics 3.0 hard drive significantly improves file transfer speed for large media files and dramatically minimizes the wait time for backup and recovery processes. Plus, it’s backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices.

Fast Transfer Speeds

Powered by new USB 3.0 technology, these portable hard drives are far faster than—but still compatible with—USB 2.0 technology. That’s important for speedy transfer when organising your files. Future-proofed with USB technology, the Canvio Basics 3.0 hard drive significantly improves the file transfer speed for large media files and dramatically minimizes the wait time for backup and recovery processes. Plus, it’s backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. Canvio Basics USB 3.0 portable hard drives are far faster than – but still compatible with – USB 2.0 technology. So you’ll still be able to plug into older PCs with USB 2.0 ports.

Easy Plug-and-Play Operation

Simple plug-and-play operation. Ready to use with Microsoft Windows and no software installation required. Intuitively drag and drop files to and from your PC or laptop. Just connect it into the USB port of your PC and you’re good to go.

Compact Casing

Portable Peace Of Mind And Ease Of UseHigh capacity storage in a conveniently compact, classic matt black casing. Available in several capacity sizes (up to 2 TB), Canvio Basics hard drives are perfect for storing data, music, pictures, and thanks to a special internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology they are ideal to guard your data wherever you go. Toshiba’s Canvio Basics 3.0 portable hard drives deliver one of the easiest ways to add storage to your computer. One of the simplest storage solutions in a box, Toshiba’s Canvio Basics offers plug-and-play, and drag-and-drop convenience. Extremely portable with a compact design, the sleek looking and post card sized Canvio Basics 3.0 portable hard drives are an ideal travel companion.

Specifications

• Interface – USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible)
• Max transfer rate ~ 5.0 Gbps
• Enclosure – matt casing
• Available colours – black
• Available capacities – 2TB, 1TB, 500GB
• File system – NTFS (MS Windows) *The drive can be re-formatted to HFS+ file system for full Mac compatibility
• Power – USB bus power (max. 900 mA)
• Dimensions – 119 x 79 x 15 (mm) (up to 1 TB) / 119 x 79 x 20.5 (mm) (2 TB)