Toshiba Canvio 3.0 Portable HDDs

Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., announced that its Canvio 3.0 and Canvio Basics 3.0 portable hard drives will now offer consumers up to 1.5 terabytes of storage and Mac compatibility, without the need for reformatting, on a select Canvio 3.0 model.

These offerings come equipped with USB 3.0 technology for data transfer speeds and enable consumers to store, transfer and backup their data.

"We understand that consumers have choices when it comes to computing and as a result, have varying storage needs," said Maciek Brzeski, vice president of product marketing and development of branded storage products, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. "With our newest Canvio 3.0 portable hard drives, consumers can easily swap data between Mac and PC devices, eliminating the hassle of reformatting to work the way they want."

Canvio 3.0: Complete backup solution
Canvio 3.0 is a portable storage device that addresses storage needs. Featuring up to 1.5TB of storage, it has the capacity to backup consumers’ computer systems and data transfer speeds are now faster with the inclusion of USB 3.0. Additionally, the 1.5TB solution includes a NTFS driver for Mac computers that allows users to swap data between Macs and PCs without having to reformat the drive.

It also comes equipped with software that provides file, folder and system backup and recovery. Users can run a system backup and file/folder backup simultaneously, as well as pre-set their backup sessions using a scheduling feature. It also offers a free 30-day trial for its cloud-enabled backup feature.

To ensure data protection, the Canvio 3.0 has an internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology to safeguard consumers’ data against accidents and drops. Available in colors including black, silver, white, red, blue and green, this storage device is the marriage between style and data protection.

Canvio Basics 3.0: Simple add-on storage
The Canvio Basics 3.0 is a simple storage solution. There is no software setup necessary and the device is ready to use out of the box, allowing users to plug it into their PC and start saving their digital files. It offers up to 1.5TB of storage and supports USB 3.0 for transfer speeds. Similar to the Canvio 3.0, it is also equipped with a special internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology to protect consumers’ files against accidents and drops.

Pricing and Availability
Pricing for the Canvio 3.0 line will range from $119.99 MSRP to $199.99 MSRP. The 1.5TB solution, which includes the NTFS driver for Mac compatibility, will be available for $199.99 MSRP, while the 1.0TB offering will be available for $149.99 MSRP, the 750GB will be available for $129.99 MSRP and the 500GB will be available for $119.99 MSRP.

Pricing for the Canvio Basics 3.0 line will range from $109.99 MSRP – $180.99 MSRP. The 1.5TB solution will be available for $189.99, the 1.0TB will be available for $139.99 MSRP, the 750GB will be available for $119.99 MSRP and the 500GB will be available for $109.99 MSRP.

All products will be available in select retail locations and on ToshibaDirect.com in early June 2012.