Toshiba Canvio Basics Portable Hard Drive 750GB
- 750 GB capacity, 2.5 inch drive
- USB 3.0 powered, works with USB 2.0
- Internal shock sensor and ramp loading
- Plug and play, no software to install
- USB cable included, 5.12 ounces
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A no-frills portable drive for adding storage to a Windows PC with plug and play setup and drop protection. Mac users must reformat it before using Time Machine.
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ASIN: B005J7YA4GCategory: External Hard Drives
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Overview
A student or home user who wants extra storage without installing anything plugs this drive into a USB port and starts copying. Power comes over the same cable, and a shock sensor with ramp loading guards the disk against bumps.
Plug and play simplicity plus a long warranty make it an easy add-on for school or home files. It ships without backup or encryption software, so protection of the data is up to you.
Who it's for
Students, families and office users who need a place for photos, music and documents get easy add-on storage. People who want automatic backups or password protection should look at drives with software.
Pros and cons
- No software to install
- Bus powered over USB
- Shock sensor and ramp loading
- Works on older USB ports
- Needs reformatting for Time Machine
- No backup or encryption software
- Mechanical disk, slower than flash
Performance notes
Transfer speed depends on the port, with the newer USB standard giving quicker copies than older ports. Ramp loading parks the heads off the platters when idle, which lowers the risk from bumps. Large files copy steadily, while folders of small files slow down.
Specifications
| Brand | TOSHIBA |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 5.12 ounces |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 750 GB |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0, backward compatible with USB 2.0 |
| Installation Type | Plug and play |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 3-Year Limited |
| Other details | |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 inches |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical hard disk |
| Hardware Platform | Windows XP, Vista, 7 |
| BuiltIn Media | USB cable |
| Drop resistance | Internal shock sensor, ramp loading |
Frequently asked questions
How do I set up the Toshiba Canvio Basics 750GB?
Connect it to a USB port on your computer. It is plug and play with no software to install, and works with Windows XP, Vista and 7.
Does the Toshiba Canvio Basics work with a Mac?
It works with drag and drop, but the description says it needs to be reformatted for Time Machine backup.
How many files fit on the Toshiba Canvio Basics 750GB?
The description says up to 214,000 digital photos, or 197,000 music files, or 610 downloaded movies.
Does the Toshiba Canvio Basics need a power adapter?
No. It is USB 3.0 powered through the included USB cable.