Toshiba HDTB305EK3AA 500GB Canvio Basics USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive -Black

Product Details

Size Name: 500 GB
Style Name: Portable 2015

• 2.5" external hard drive
• 500 GB capacity
• High speed USB 3.0 port

Size Name:500 GB  |  Style Name:Portable 2015 Product Description: Fast Transfer Speeds Easy Plug-and-Play Operation Compact Casing Super Speed Storage Made Simple Quickly transfer files with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and store up to 2TB of data on Canvio Basics external hard drives. If you want an easy way to hold your growing library - files, pictures, music and videos, Toshiba's Canvio Basics portable hard drives are a great solution, offering simple drag-and-drop storage that's ready to roll right out of the box. It requires no external AC adapter and it's Plug & Play compatible. Future-proofed with USB 3.0 technology, the Canvio Basics hard drive significantly improves file transfer speed for large media files and dramatically minimizes the wait time for backup and recover processes. Plus it's backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. Fast Transfer Speeds Powered by new USB 3.0 technology, these portable hard drives are faster than - but still compatible with - USB 2.0 technology. So you'll still be able to plug into older PCs with USB 2.0 ports. That's important for speedy transfer when organizing your files. Future-proofed with USB 3.0 technology, the Canvio Basics hard drive significantly improves file transfer speed for large media files and dramatically minimizes the wait time for backup and recover processes. Plus it's backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. Easy Plug-and-Play Operation Simple Plug-and-Play operation. Ready to use with Microsoft Windows and no software installation required. Intuitively drag and drop files to and from your PC or laptop. Just connect it into the USB port of your PC and you're good to go. Portable Peace of Mind and Ease of Use High capacity storage in a convenient compact, classic matte black casing. Available in several capacity sizes (up to 2TB), Canvio Basics hard drives are perfect for storing data, music, pictures, and thanks to a special internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology they are ideal to guard your data wherever you go. Toshiba's Canvio Basics portable hard drives deliver one of the easiest ways to add storage to your computer. One of the simplest storage solutions out of the box. Toshiba's Canvio Basics offers plug-and-play, and drag-and-drop convenience. Extremely portable with a compact design, the sleek looking and postcard sized Canvio Basics hard drives are an idea travel companion. Specifications Interface - USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible) Max Transfer ate ~ 5.0 Gbps Enclosure - matte casing Available Colours - black Available Capacities - 2TB, 1TB, 500GB File System - NTFS (MS Windows) The drive can be re-formatted to HFS+ file system for full Mac compatibility Power - USB bus power (max. 900 mA) Dimensions - 119 x 79 x 15 (mm) (up to 1TB) / 119 x 79 x 20.5 (mm) (2TB) Box Contains Stor.E Basics USB 3.0 micro-B cable Quick Start Guide User's Manual (pre-installed on the hard drive) Warranty Leaflet

Q: Does that USB 3.0 external drive also work with USB 1.1 port?
A: Yes, it is backward compatible with USB 1.1 port 

Q: Does it need any power supply?
A: No. It draws power from USB ports.

Q: Does this work with Mac?
A: Yes, it works with Mac OS 8.6 or newer but will need formatting as Fat32. Important - please send us a message if this is for Mac use.

Q: Do I need to format the drive?
A: No. It is pre-formatted before we send it to you. It is ready to plug and play.