Toshiba Storage Device Division (SDD), the industry pioneer in small form factor hard disk drives (HDDs), today introduced the next generation of its USB 2.0 portable hard drives, featuring complete system backup, password-protected encryption for added security and enhanced software features. The Toshiba Portable Hard Drives provide a comprehensive and easy-to-use solution to increase protection against computer failure and unauthorized access to data.
Toshiba’s easy-to-use portable hard drives take the complexity out of computer backup. These new personal storage products now feature software specifically customized for the Windows and Mac environments.
For Windows users, Toshiba is the first storage manufacturer to include NTI(R) BackupNow EZ(TM) software, which allows users to backup their complete system with a single click. NTI BackupNow EZ enables the user to restore the complete system, even if Windows is unable to start. In addition, the software will scan a user’s system and provide personalized recommendations on the best coverage for files, folders and the entire computer.
For Mac users, Toshiba’s new backup drives come bundled with NTI Shadow(TM) 4 for Mac, enabling users to easily identify files and folders to back up and select a convenient schedule for storage. Toshiba’s external hard drives also are compatible with Apple’s Time Machine right out of the box.
On both the Windows and Mac software platforms, Toshiba has added a password-protected security option with up to 256-bit encryption to address the growing need for data protection, giving consumers more peace of mind in securing their digital content from unauthorized access. A new Drive Space Alert feature monitors the backup hard drive’s capacity and signals users when storage capacity is running low.
Available in 500GB(2) and 320GB(2) capacities, Toshiba’s new portable storage products provide consumers with storage for up to 142,000 digital photos, 131,000 digital music files, or 410 downloaded digital movies(2). These new products are available in an array of color choices, such as Vivid White, Liquid Blue, Komodo Green and Rocket Red.
