Toshiba USA: Canvio Portable HDD Storage Lineup

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. announces models of the Canvio portable storage lineup.

Canvio Flex models with USB-C are portable storage designed for PCs/Mac computers/iPad Pro mobile digital devices/tablets for cross platform compatibility. Canvio Gaming models are portable game storage designed for game consoles and gaming PCs. The company is introducing two Canvio models, Canvio Flex and Canvio Gaming, as well as a refresh to 2 current models, Canvio Advance and Canvio Ready.

The Canvio Advance and Canvio Ready models boast a new design that offers portable storage that’s easy to access and take anywhere. This next gen of Canvio designs delivers portability, storage capacity and compatibility for various USB devices.

“The Canvio series delivers storage excellent for a broad range of use cases and applications. The two new models, Canvio Flex and Canvio Gaming, allow gamers and multi-platform users respectively to expand storage seamlessly and across various devices. They can take their favorite content on the go in a sleek, portable design,” says Michael Cassidy, VP, consumer HDDs. “The next gen models of Canvio Advance and Canvio Ready drives come in a distinctive new design that deliver portability, storage capacity, and broad capability for your PC, making them a great option for those who like simple but reliable storage.“

Canvio series delivers storage solutions for range of consumers and use cases:

• Canvio Flex – The Canvio Flex portable storage drives feature up to 4TB ⁽¹⁾ of storage in its most compatible form – offering both USB-C and USB-A cable, that enables users to store and access their data on multiple devices, including Mac computers, Windows PC, iPad Pro mobile digital devices, and supported tablet devices ⁽²⁾ interchangeably.

Canvio Gaming

• Canvio Gaming – With the Canvio Gaming portable storage drives, users will be able to expand their game library easier with the ability to carry up to 100 games ⁽³⁾ (4TB) in a stylish portable case designed for popular gaming consoles and PC game systems ⁽²⁾. They feature a firmware-customized ‘Always-On’ mode to support responsive gameplay.

Canvio Advance

• Canvio Advance – Featuring a textured design with new colors, the Canvio Advance portable storage drives help content creators and photographers protect their content on the go. With portable storage, using with both auto backup, and data security software, users will be able to take life anywhere.

Canvio Ready

• Canvio Ready – A storage solution for students and other entry-level users who want simple storage – now featuring a new 2-tone design, this portable storage offers USB plug and play, file drag and drop, and simple storage expansion for PCs.

The Canvio models will be available at major retailers in the fall of 2020.

⁽¹⁾ 1GB means one billion bytes and 1TB one trillion bytes. Total available capacity will vary based on operating environment, and results and storage capacity will vary accordingly. A computer OS, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1TB=240=1,099,511,627,776 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity.
⁽²⁾ Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and OS. Please check device compatibility and connecting instructions by reviewing the applicable user manuals for such device. Compatibility is based on information currently available and is subject to change and subject to restrictions per hardware specs.
⁽³⁾ Estimated game storage is based on assumption of average game size of 36GB for current gen games. The number of games actually stored may vary depending on file size, formatting, console software, and other programs or factors. Original discs may be required to verify ownership for games purchased and loaded from disc. Internet connection and original game owner’s account may be required.