Canvio Portable HDDs With USB 3.0 From Toshiba

Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS), announced its Canvio 3.0 portable HDD line featuring cloud-based backup capabilities.

With storage capacities of 500GB, 750GB or one TB2, the new Canvio 3.0 line also features plug-and-play operation, pre-loaded backup software, and is compatible with personal computers and other devices equipped with USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 ports.
 
Designed to meet the needs of consumers who increasingly rely on the cloud for digital storage, the Canvio 3.0 drives are pre-loaded with Windows-based NTI Backup Now EZ software that provides step-by-step and customizable backup capabilities to the cloud and to the drive. Users create a cloud account with NTI BackupNow EZ where they can backup specific folders, certain file types, and conduct a complete system backup to the Canvio 3.0. The backup software also scans the user’s system and files and recommends which files to backup to cloud-based or on-device storage.
 
Toshiba also announced the expansion of the Canvio Basics family to include the support of USB 3.0, enabling Canvio Basics users to take advantage of the faster data transfer speed of USB 3.0-enabled devices. The Canvio Basics 3.0 features a new design and is also available in 500GB, 750GB and 1TB capacities. With a black satin finish, the Canvio Basics 3.0 is the most recent addition to Toshiba’s entry-level storage line to store documents and digital content.
 
"Digital consumers need to quickly backup high resolution photographs, important documents, high definition videos and large music files in a seamless storage system. HDDs with cloud-based backup capabilities offer consumers a digital safety net against system failure," said Maciek Brzeski, vice president of HDD retail products, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. "With cloud-based backup, Canvio 3.0 offers consumers a simple and easy backup solution for all types of digital files that need reliable storage."
 
For advanced users, the Canvio 3.0 also offers password protection with up to 256-bit data encryption to prevent unauthorized access to data; an on-screen Drive Space Alert monitor also sends an alert when storage space is running low. The internal Shock Sensor and Ramp Loading Technology protect the drive during daily movement from a pocket, desk, bag, or beyond.
 
The Canvio 3.0 is available in black, white, silver, red, green, and blue. It includes a three year limited warranty.

The Canvio 3.0 and Canvio Basics 3.0 are available on Toshiba’s web store, national retail stores, and online retailers.
 
Manufacturer’s Estimated Single Unit Price (ESUP)
by capacity:

• $89.99 for 500GB Canvio 3.0
• $109.99 for 750GB Canvio 3.0
• $139.99 for 1TB Canvio 3.0
• $79.99 for 500GB Canvio Basics 3.0
• $99.99 for 750 GB Canvio Basics 3.0
• $129.99 for 1TB Canvio Basics 3.0