Toshiba Canvio USB2

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Pros:

Good performance, rugged build, free-fall sensor protection
Storage space, Small size, Backup software
The included backup software is surprisingly versatile and easy to use.

Cons:

Price is slightly high
Price, Glossy finish, Average speeds

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Last revision on August 24, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Good performance, rugged build, free-fall sensor protection
Storage space, Small size, Backup software
The included backup software is surprisingly versatile and easy to use

Reviewers Didn't Like

Price is slightly high
Price, Glossy finish, Average speeds
The drive lacks durability and is not compatible with Mac operating systems

Expert reviews and ratings

The Toshiba Canvio with its good performance doesn’t surprise us. Most of the drives we’ve tested in the past come with more or less the same kind of scores. The USB 2.0 speed limitation has never made external portable hard drives an...

By Tech2 on March 22, 2011

The Toshiba Canvio 500GB is a very good performer. It sports simple yet elegant looks and the build quality is good. It comes with a drive with free fall sensor for extra protection of your data. The drive comes with NTI BackupNow EZ software to take...

By TechTree on December 16, 2010

With backup capabilities and average transfer rates, it's a great entry-level...

By TopTenREVIEWS on June 01, 2010

Portable hard drives have become in demand almost next to the laptop in today’s environment. Be it for work or simple data sharing, portable hard drives have become the preferred medium. In fact, more and more users are substituting USB flash...

By CIOL on August 05, 2010