Toshiba Canvio Basics USB-C 1TB Portable HDD + Protective Case
The Toshiba Canvio Basics USB-C 1TB Portable HDD is a modern and convenient external hard drive. It's an evolution of the classic Canvio Basics line, offering a key upgrade with its USB-C connectivity, which is becoming the standard on many new laptops and devices.
Hard Drive Features and Specifications
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Capacity: 1TB (Terabyte). This is a great size for backing up essential files, photos, videos, and documents without being overly large or heavy.
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Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (formerly known as USB 3.0), with a USB-C port. This is a significant advantage, as the included cable is a USB-C to USB-C cable, allowing for direct connection to modern devices without needing an adapter. It is also backward compatible with older USB 2.0 ports.
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Compatibility: The drive is pre-formatted in NTFS for out-of-the-box use with Microsoft Windows 11, 10, and 8.1. For users of macOS, the drive will need to be reformatted to a compatible file system like exFAT or HFS+.
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Ease of Use: This is a "plug-and-play" device. There is no special software required for installation or use; you can simply drag and drop files to and from the drive.
- Matt finish -Superspeed USB 3.2 Gen 1
- USB-powered
- USB Type-C Cable
Basic Specifications:
- Interface USB 3.2 Gen1 (USB 2.0 compatible)
- Max. transfer rate ~ 5.0 Gbit/s -File system NTFS (MS Windows) Requires reformatting for Mac OS
- Power USB bus power (max. 900mA)
- System Requirements Formatted NTFS for Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1, One free port of USB Type-C Requires reformatting for macOS v10.15 / v10.14 /v10.13
What's in the box
- 1 x Toshiba Canvio Basics USB-C 1TB Portable HDD
- 1 x Protective Case
- 1 x Basics USB-C 1TB Drive
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 cable (Type-C to Micro-B)
- 1 x User 's manual (pre-installed on the hard drive)