Toshiba Canvio Aerocast: 1TB Wireless HDD

Toshiba Europe GmbH‘s storage peripherals division unveils the Canvio AeroCast, an HDD storage device with Wi-Fi connectivity.

The addition to Canvio storage range lets you share and backup media from mobile devices, as well as cast entertainment directly from an external HDD to an HDTV by downloading the Google Cast Ready app⁽¹⁾– all wire free. The Canvio AeroCast creates its own wireless LAN network, so you don’t have to be connected to the internet to access your content.

Offering 1TB of storage, the portable Canvio AeroCast can be accessed by six devices simultaneously – whether it’s a smartphone, a tablet or a laptop – and is a way for families and friends to share media across the home. With the dedicated wireless HDD app for Android and iOS devices, browsing, streaming or saving files on your mobile devices is even easier. The user interface includes preview images and key word search making it really fun and simple to use, and the user’s personal digital content such as movies, music and photos, can be wirelessly transmitted to your home TV for the whole family to enjoy⁽³⁾. Compatible with Windows, the content on the Canvio AeroCast can additionally be accessed by using the Windows Explorer.

Offering up to five hours⁽³⁾ battery life for continuous streaming, it can be used ‘on-the-go’ and can also be used with the AC-Adapter with no time-boundaries. It also features a built-in SD card slot for photo backup, and the Internet Pass-Thru Mode also means browsing the web and accessing the Canvio AeroCast can be done simultaneously.

Arnaud Bonvarlet, GM, storage peripherals division, Toshiba Europe GmbH, said: “The Canvio AeroCast wireless HDD has been designed to be the perfect central backup point for the whole family in the home. We’re increasingly seeing demand from consumers for secure personal storage that’s accessible from different mobile devices. With the Canvio AeroCast you’re no longer restricted to watching and sharing content on small mobile screens and tablets – you can watch everything on the big screen.”

The Canvio AeroCast wireless HDD is compatible with Windows 8.1, 8 and 7, Mac OS X 10.7, 10.8 and 10.9, iOS version 6 to 7 and Android version 2.3 to 4.4. It runs on USB 3.0, as well as supporting older USB 2.0 connections.

Specificationn:

• Capacity: 1TB

• Storage interface: USB 3.0

• Tuxera NTFS driver for Mac

• Wireless LAN interface: IEEE 802.11b/g/n

• SD card slot: Supports SD memory, SDHC, Class 10 compatible

• Rechargeable Li-Ion battery (up to 5 hours continuous playback2)

• Internet pass-thru Mode

• Free apps available for Android and iOS

• Size: 124mm (W) x 86mm (H) x 20mm (D)

• Colour: Black

• Weight: Approx. 260g

Contents:

• Canvio AeroCast wireless HDD

• AC adapter (EU + UK)

• USB 3.0 Cable ( Micro B to A, 45cm )

• Quick start guide

• Warranty leaflet

System Requirements:

• Smartphone or tablet: iOS version 6 to 7, Android OS2.3 to OS4.4

• PC or Mac: Windows 8.1 Windows 8, Windows 7; Mac OS X 10.7/10.8/10.9

• Available wireless LAN interface

 (1) Chromecast media streaming device (sold separately) required. Application software required and will need to be downloaded from the Toshiba website and/or other websites.
(2) Chromecast media streaming device (sold separately) required. Application software required and will need to be downloaded from the Toshiba website and/or other websites.
(3) Battery life may differ depending on user’s hardware configuration and OS.