Toshiba Unveils Canvio Connect II External Portable HDD, Up to 3TB to Come

Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., announced the Canvio Connect II portable HDD.

Available with up to 3TB of storage capacity, remote access capabilities, local and cloud backup and the ability to share and stream content, the Canvio Connect II portable HDD is an all-in-one portable storage solution2,3.f

It makes it simple to backup not just files and folders, but a complete system – or customize backups to your needs and specifications. Users can secure backups with user defined password protection, or cloud storage. With the ability to schedule backups to run automatically, the portable HDD will take care of the rest.

The companu will offer portable storage with capacities up to 3TB, to accommodate expanding content libraries. The Canvio Connect II portable HDD is available in five colors: black, white, blue, red and satin gold.

“Digital content creation has grown exponentially. The Canvio Connect II was created with this understanding in mind,” said Maciek Brzeski, VP, branded storage, Toshiba America Information Systems, digital products division. “With expanded storage capacity, sleek design and five vibrant color options, the Canvio Connect II takes portable HDD storage to a new level.“

Additional features include:

Store and Backup

• Store your files in a centralized place next to your PC or Mac
• Complete backup solution for protecting digital memories: Files and folder backup and restore; full system backup & recovery
• Cloud-enabled backup
• Schedule backups to run automatically
• Secure backups with user defined password-protection

Access and Share

• Access and share content from your devices anywhere via the internet
• Upload and download content from your devices
• Share massive files and folders instantly from the PC and Canvio Connect II HDD
• Includes 10GB of free cloud storage for storing copies of important files (Includes free downloadable copy of Pogoplug PC with 10GB of free cloud storage. Internet connection required for remote access. Cloud storage/backup and streaming requires Pogoplug PC with cloud storage).

Mobility

• Access content remotely from mobile devices
• Backup content from mobile devices
• Pocket-sized

Easy to set up and use

• Intuitive user interface
• One connection set up
• USB powered

Compatibility
Stores and access files from PC and Mac without reformatting

Includes Toshiba 2-year limited warranty

The Canvio Connect II will be available for purchase later this month in 500GB – $99.99 MSRP (€72 with VAT), 1TB – $119.99 (€99) and 2TB – $199.99 (€151) sizes at various retailers and on toshiba.com/us.

A 3TB model will release later this year.