Toshiba Unveils Aluminum Cased Portable External HDD: Canvio Alu

Toshiba Europe GmbH Storage Peripherals Division announced the launch of the Canvio Alu portable HDD, the solution for storing your personal data – whether you’re at home or on-the-go.

Powered by USB 3.0 technology, it automatically backup your content, whilst keeping it protected in a sleek aluminium casing. It also features a shock sensor and ramp loading technology to guard against accidents and drops.

Available in black or silver, it boasts a compact design, encased in an aluminium chassis for durability. Whether you use it for school, work or as a hub for your digital entertainment, the portable HDD comes in several capacity sizes (up to 2TB) and is the way to transport your data – whatever your style.

Featuring NTI software, it automatically backups and restores up to 2TB of files and folders scanning your system to offer customizable backup options to suit your needs. You can schedule backups to run automatically, throughout the day so you’ll know all of your important data and media files are in safe hands. Utilizing a USB 3.0 port, it is also compatible with USB 2.0.

Arnaud Bonvarlet, GM, storage peripherals division, Toshiba, said: “In today’s data-driven world, image-conscious consumers need a storage solution that couples design with reliability and speed. The Canvio Alu has been designed to bridge the gap between functionality and aesthetics, providing a solid yet stylish way to quickly access important data with ease, whilst ensuring it stays protected.“

It will be available for purchase from September. It comes in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB models for €67, €93 and €145 respectively. It is encased in a classic aluminium case. Compatible with Windows 8.1, 8 and 7, it comes with a two-year limited warranty, has a transfer rate of up to 5Gb/s and can be reformatted to HFS+ file system for Mac compatibility.

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