Toshiba Enhanced Canvio Basics Series 2.5-Inch Portable HDDs with USB 3.2 Gen 1 Up to 4TB
Ready for Windows, reformatting required for macOS
This is a Press Release edited by StorageNewsletter.com on December 21, 2022 at 2:01 pmToshiba Electronics Europe GmbH enhanced its Canvio Basics series of 2.5-inch portable HDDs.
These models offer the storage capacities that customers need for leading increasingly data-centric lifestyles – while also having a stylish and compact design.Canvio Basics 2.5” format HDDs have matt black finished enclosures, with dimensions of 78x109x14mm for the 2TB [1] and 1TB versions, and 78x109x19.5mm dimensions for the 4TB version. Their compact form factors combined with lightweight construction (217.5g for the 4TB version, and less than 150g for all other versions) means they are to carry and take up very little room in bags or luggage, and can even fit into coat pockets.
These drives connect to laptop and PCs, making them a plug-and-play storage solution. Their USB 3.2 Gen 1 interfaces allow transfer speeds of up to 5.0Gb/s to be supported (though they are compatible with legacy USB 2.0 interfacing too). Powered directly from a connected USB source, they draw only minimal current.
Canvio Basics drives have been designed to offer assured long-term operational reliability. They are ready for use via Windows OS, with no software installation necessary, while reformatting is required for macOS.
“Our Canvio Basics hard drives have seen really strong market uptake since their initial release, presenting customers with simple and convenient data storage solutions at attractive price points,” states Larry Martinez-Palomo, VP, storage products division. “By continuing to enhance the value proposition of this series, we are making them even more alluring, and this is certain to be appreciated.”
Theses HDDs will be available in 1Q23.
[1] Definition of capacity: 1 terabyte (TB) = 1 trillion bytes, but storage capacity actually available may vary depending on operating environment and formatting. Available storage capacity (including examples of various media files) will vary based on file size, formatting, settings, software and operating system and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual formatted capacity may vary.