Five new and reliable SATA hard drives for desktop PCs, laptops and consoles

01 September 2015 – Toshiba launches an impressive new range of five SATA hard drive (HDD) models, tailored to support a diversified array of applications. There are three 3,5-inch hard drives: the quiet E300 Low-Energy Desktop Hard Drive, intended for generic users, the P300 High-Performance Desktop Hard Drive to give your PC a powerful boost and the X300 High-Performance Desktop Hard Drive for power application users such as graphic designers and PC gamers. And two 2,5-inch hard drives for laptop users: the L200 Mobile Hard Drive, and the H200 High-Performance Hybrid Drive, a solid state hybrid drive that also suits console and PC gamers’ needs.

The X300 with extreme performance for professionals is especially geared for the real ‘techies’, high-end or professional users such as graphic designers and gamers as all other users with high-end demands on performance and reliability. It offers high storage density and capacity, with enhanced real-time performance and data protection technology. The drive operates with 128 MB data buffers, 7,200 rpm speed and a dual-stage actuator to realize reliable performance and speed. The hard disk drive comes in 4, 5 and 6 TB[1].

The P300 is a high-performance model great for running demanding applications. The drive operates with 64 MB data buffers, 7,200 rpm speed and SATA 6 Gbit/s interface. The disk is Native Command Queuing (NCQ) compatible, features special data protection technology, and is available in four sizes: 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB and 3 TB.

The E300 eco-conscious desktop hard drive with its low noise level design and silent operation  technology is more energy efficient (with up to 25% less consumption compared to 7,200 rpm hard drives), which increases its reliability, and guarantees extended use and high performance. The disk is available in  2 and 3 TB.

In the 2,5-inch range the H200 ultra performance and productivity solid state hybrid drive is the high-speed 2,5-inch disk in 500 GB and 1 TB to upgrade your PC or game console for both generic users and gamers. It combines SSD-like performance with HDD-like capacity by fusing Toshiba NAND-technology with the proven merits of a hard disk drive, for a superb balance between performance and capacity at a stellar operational level.

The L200 offers reliable performance for everyday users and gamers in 500 GB or 1 TB, featuring high capacity storage, compatibility with NCQ and ramp loading data protection technology, especially for mobile computing environments.

The new product family focuses on high performance and reliability, with features such as Toshiba’s Dual-Stage Actuator (DSA) for positional accuracy in reading and writing to disk, RV sensors that compensate possible rotational vibrations, silent operation technology and Native Command Queuing (NCQ) for efficient command processing. User data is better integrated with Advanced Format (AF), is stored in a higher density thanks to Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR) Technology and the Tunnel Magneto-Resistive (TMR) Recording Technology offers improved stability. Ramp Load Technology ensures better disk protection when a drive is being transported, and the shock sensor helps to prevent data loss.

[1] One Gigabyte (1GB) means 10 = 1,000,000,000 bytes and One Terabyte (1TB) means 10 = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. A computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity 30 40 using powers of 2 for the definition of 1GB= 2 = 1,073,741,824 bytes and 1TB = 2 = 1,099,511,627,776 bytes, and therefore shows less storage capacity. Available storage capacity (including examples of various media files) will vary based on file size, formatting, settings, software and operating system and other factors.

The new Canvio Ready offers up to 3 TB of storage capacity and
an easy plug-and-play design 

25th, August 2015 – Toshiba today unveils the Canvio Ready, a new external hard disk drive (HDD). The latest addition to Toshiba’s popular Canvio HDD range – which already spans eight models – the Canvio Ready combines incredible storage space of up to 3 TB, with superfast transfer speeds and a portable design that means you can take your favourite files with you wherever you go.

The Canvio Ready is available in a range of storage capacities – from 500 GB through to 3 TB – so you can store up to 856,500 digital photos, 789,000 of your favourite music tracks, or 2,460 digital movies. Powered by USB 3.0 technology, the Canvio Ready offers incredibly quick transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbit/s for fast download or transfer of large files in short timeframes. It’s also compatible with USB 2.0 ports found on older hardware, so if you upgrade your laptop you will still be able to transfer your data to your new device. The simple plug-and-play operation also means you can instantly use the Canvio Ready with Microsoft Windows devices, without the need for additional software installation. Offering a reliable and robust way to back up and store data, the Canvio Ready features an internal shock sensor which safeguards your data. The Canvio Ready features a chic dot pattern and is so compact – it can be easily carried in a pocket or backpack, so you can take your files, photos, films and music with you wherever you go.

Arnaud Bonvarlet, General Manager, Storage Peripherals Division, Toshiba Europe said: “With the increasing amount of data we are producing during the course of our lives it’s important that consumers have reliable and speedy ways to store and transport their digital data. We’re always looking for new and innovative ways to evolve our hard drive range, to offer storage solutions that can be carried easily and accessed quickly on the go. As it is available in up to 3 TB but is compact in size the Canvio Ready is the perfect solution for those that need to carry lots of data with them and keep it secure as they go.”

The new Toshiba Canvio Ready will be available from mid-September.

[1] One Gigabyte (1GB) means 10 = 1,000,000,000 bytes and One Terabyte (1TB) means 10 = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. A computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity 30 40 using powers of 2 for the definition of 1GB= 2 = 1,073,741,824 bytes and 1TB = 2 = 1,099,511,627,776 bytes, and therefore shows less storage capacity. Available storage capacity (including examples of various media files) will vary based on file size, formatting, settings, software and operating system and other factors.
[2] Tested by Toshiba under the specific test settings at the time of publication and is not an estimate of the number of photographs, minutes of video or hours of audio that can be stored under any conditions other than the specific test settings. Music storage based on 128 Kbps, 11:1 compression with an average song length of 4 min. Photo storage based on 6 MegaPixel digital camera using JPEG compression, average photo size 3.5 MB/Photo. Movie storage based on 13.5 MB/Minute @ 90min, typical iTunes® download at 1800 kbps. The amount of data needed to record still pictures and movies differs depending on the device used, the subject photographed, and the shooting conditions. These variables, among others, may increase or decrease the number of pictures and/or movies that can be stored. Your results may vary.