Product Description

The Toshiba Canvio Basics portable drive is compact and perfect for taking with you on the go. Add more storage space to your computer instantly and take large files with you when you travel. Setup is straightforward, simply connect a single USB cable and you are ready to go. The drive is powered from the USB cable, so there is no need for an external power supply. Plus, it is automatically recognised by your Windows operating system, so there is no software to install and nothing to configure. Saving files is easy - simply drag and drop. Take advantage of the fast data transfer speeds by connecting to a USB 3.0 port. USB 3.0 is backward compatible with USB 2.0 for additional system compatibility.

System requirements:
  • Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating system
  • USB 3.0 port (required for USB 3.0 transfer speeds, or backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports at USB 2.0 transfer speeds)
  • Also compatible with PS4 and XBOX ONE
Box Contains
1 x Toshiba Canvio Basics Portable External Hard Drive
1 x USB cable
1 x Quick start guide



Toshiba Canvio Basics
Super speed storage made simple. Quickly transfer files with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and store up to 3 TB of data on Canvio Basics external hard drives. These devices are ready to use with Microsoft Windows and require no software installation, so it couldn’t be easier to start storing all of your favourite files. Whether at your desk, or on the go, its timeless design means it'll always look good. What's more, the hard drive also allows you to connect to older hardware, with USB 2.0 compatibility.

Fast transfer speeds
Powered by new USB 3.0 technology, these portable hard drives are far faster than—but still compatible with—USB 2.0 technology. That's important for speedy transfer when organising your files.
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.
Compact casing
High capacity storage in a conveniently compact, classic matt black casing. Available in several capacity sizes (up to 3 TB), 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.